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More support needed to help people self manage diabetes, says CQC
A report published today has said that diabetes sufferers are not receiving enough support to successfully self-manage their condition. The Care Quality Commission study, which explores diabetes...
64% of MS sufferers live in areas with nurse shortages, says MS Trust
2 out of 3 Multiple Sclerosis sufferers, in the UK, live in an area where there aren’t enough nurses to provide the necessary care, an MS Trust report has said. The report, published today,...CQC takes action to protect people at Southport care homes
Community Care Direct, Southport, Merseyside continues to be in special measures to protect people using this service, after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) again rated it as Inadequate following...
Rethink health targets so they don’t discriminate against elderly, urges University of East Anglia
Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) are urging experts to rethink current health targets, which they say, currently place the provision of healthcare to younger groups over the...
Orchard Care Homes Set up in-house awards to Recognise staff
Orchard Care Homes have launched a new award scheme to recognise the activity coordinators of the group. This scheme comes as part of the company’s national initiative to develop a high...
‘Game-changing’ £6.9million Alzheimer’s study launched
A £6.9million study to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been launched this week. Funded by the Medical Research Council and the National Institute of Health...
Government announce first wave of successful bids to £15million mental health fund
The government has today announced the first successful wave of bids to a £15million fund to improve the care and facilities available for individuals suffering a mental health crisis. ...
Researchers identify gene associated with age-related hearing loss
A new gene closely linked with age-related hearing loss has been identified by researchers. The gene’s discovery could lead to the development of screening programmes to identify...
Dementia ‘atlas’ reveals care disparities across England
The publication of an online ‘dementia atlas’ today has revealed significant variations in the provision and quality of care for those with dementia across England. The area where...
Andrew Sykes urges care providers to monitor temperatures during heat wave
Andrews Air Conditioning is encouraging care providers to remain vigilant when the temperature is higher than normal over the coming weeks. They are particularly concerned about residents in a care...
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