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A charity, a university and a financial services firm have joined forces to set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘largest human image of a brain’ as part of a tribute to those facing Alzheimer’s.

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT RAISES MILLIONS FOR ALZHEIMER’S CHARITY

A charity, a university and a financial services firm have joined forces to set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘largest human image of a brain’ as part of a tribute to those...
Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, has said that not enough is being done to support people with dementia.

VULNERABLE DEMENTIA SUFFERERS ARE BEING FAILED, SAYS NHS CONFEDERATION

Responding to the latest Alzheimer’s Society report on rising A&E admissions for people with dementia last year, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents...
Left to right: volunteer/intern Leah Malone; domestic assistant Stevie Allan; resident Barbara Clubb; activities coordinator Paula Balfour; resident Bert Middlemiss; home manager Denise McCorkindale; resident Jean Reid; volunteer Ella Gibson.

BALHOUSIE RESIDENTS TAKE GOLD IN DUNDEE CHALLENGE

Residents at Balhousie St Ronans care home have shown their strength and determination by placing first in Dundee's Go For Gold challenge. The Balhousie team joined other care homes in the...
Tinky-Winky made a guest appearance at Avante Care’s fundraising event for ’Make May Purple for stroke’.

CARE GROUP MAKES MAY PURPLE FOR STROKE AWARENESS

On Thursday 3rd May, Avante Care & Support Head office staff held a ‘Make May Purple’ fundraising event in aid of the Stroke Association. ‘Make May Purple for stroke’ is...
(L-R) Audrey Smyth (Live In Care Assistant), Tracey Crouch, MP, Mel Marriott (Care Manager), and Nathan Brown, Community Liaison Manager.

MP PRAISES BLUEBIRD CARE’S HOSPITAL VISITS SERVICE

Tracey Crouch MP, the government minister with responsibility for reducing loneliness in the community, has praised a Kent home care provider's new hospital visits service during a visit to a...
Health and care staff who have gone over and above the call of duty could receive UK-wide recognition as part of the NHS’ 70th birthday celebrations.

NHS SEEKS OUT ‘STANDOUT STARS’ TO MARK 70 YEARS

Health and care staff who have gone over and above the call of duty could receive UK-wide recognition as part of the NHS’ 70th birthday celebrations. Patients, staff and the public are being...
Home Instead 30th Outstanding

Home Instead celebrates 30th CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating

Home Instead Senior Care is celebrating reaching a record number of 30 ‘Outstanding’ ratings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – making the company the first home care...
Malcolm Robinson, a scientist from Worthing, has received two awards at the Advancing Healthcare Awards, recognising his commitment to charitable work with severely ill children.

Scientist receives two Advancing Healthcare Awards

Malcolm Robinson, a scientist from Worthing, has received two awards at the Advancing Healthcare Awards, recognising his commitment to charitable work with severely ill children. Now in their...

Resident Dies In Fire At Care Home

A woman has died after a fire broke out at a home for people with learning disabilities. The blaze, at Connington Crescent, in Chingford, north-east London, started at around 2.15 am on Friday 20th...
Glasgow Care Roadshow Big Hit

Scotland visit proves successful for Care Roadshows team

The beginning of the week saw the arrival of the first Care Roadshows in this year’s calendar at Hampden Park Stadium. Care Roadshow Glasgow welcomed nearly two hundred eager care...

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