Residents at Bowbridge Court Care Home in Newark brought a touch of tropical sunshine to their community this week with a Hawaiian-themed coffee morning. Bowbridge Court Residents Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Newark with Tropical-Themed Coffee Morning appeared first on The Carer.

George Gaterell enjoyed a live concert at Care for Veterans – a Royal Star & Garter Home, on Friday 7 August. He also received a special 100th birthday card from Their Majesties The King and Queen. WWII Soldier Celebrates 100th Birthday at Worthing Care Home appeared first on The Carer.

The Minister for Social Care, Alison McGovern MP, has written to local authorities across England urging them to fast-track access to care and support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)... Minister Writes To Councils Urging Faster Access To Care For People With Motor Neurone Disease appeared first on The Carer.

A family-run care group has strengthened its specialist offering after two of its Homes transitioned to nursing home status, helping residents access higher levels of clinical support without having to move to a new care setting. Kent Care Group Expands Nursing Provision to Meet Rising Local Demand and Support Residents’ Changing Needs appeared first on The Carer.

A team of colleagues from Heanton Nursing Home have raised an incredible £4,502 for Dementia UK after taking on a charity skydive. Heanton Nursing Home Team Skydives to Raise for Dementia UK appeared first on The Carer.

Council leaders across England are being urged to unite behind calls for urgent national reform of adult social care, as new analysis reveals stark differences in what happens to people seeking care and support depending on where they live. Care and Support Alliance Urges Leaders to Back PM’s Social Care Reform Push appeared first on The Carer.

When Bill and Michelle heard about an opportunity to help shape a kids podcast with Made By Mortals CIC and Parkinson’s UK, they immediately wanted to get involved. “We Wanted Children Not to be Scared” – How One Couple Helped Shape a Kids Podcast to Help Families understand Parkinson’s appeared first on The Carer.

Inherited cardiac conditions, including, but not limited to, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, can lead to heart failure. Inherited cardiac condition nurses: why their expertise matters more than ever appeared first on Nursing Times.

Over 100,000 people in England have accessed potentially life-saving treatment for hepatitis C in the last decade as part of a groundbreaking NHS programme, new figures show. NHS data shows that since the roll-out of pioneering antiviral drugs in 2015, over 100,000 people have been diagnosed and treated for Hep C, with England on track […]

Keeping blood pressure under control, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during midlife could be associated with substantially more years of life free from dementia, according to new research involving more than 12,000 US adults. Healthy Midlife Habits Linked to Up to 13 More Years Without Dementia appeared first on The Carer.

CareTrust REIT, the US-listed real estate investment trust, has significantly expanded its presence in the UK care sector after completing the acquisition of a 16-strong portfolio of care homes across England and Scotland... US Care Home Investor CareTrust Deepens UK Footprint with £167m Care Home Portfolio Acquisition appeared first on The Carer.

The Saffron Day Club, based at Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home in Saffron Walden, recently welcomed local residents, charities and community organisations for a special Foodbank Awareness and Donation Day in partnership with Uttlesford Foodbank. Community Comes Together to Support Uttlesford Foodbank at The Saffron Club appeared first on The Carer.