https://www.carehome.co.uk/sitemaps/ch/newsrss/rss.xml Latest News articles from carehome.co.uk en-gb Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:01:02 GMT Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:01:02 GMT https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602321/wendy-mitchell-dementia-cat-fatter Billy the cat was on a diet but he kept getting fatter and no one knew why. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:24:00 GMT 1602321 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602319/Anchor-becomes-care-home-group-with-the-most-CQC-outstanding-ratings After gaining its eighth CQC ‘outstanding rating’, Anchor has now become the UK care home provider with the most CQC ‘outstanding’ ratings. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:11:00 GMT 1602319 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602294/Care-minister-backs-cma-action-to-stop-elderly-being-taken-for-ride-by-unscrupulous-care-homes A crackdown on care homes is underway, with new guidance for care providers to protect elderly from "unfair care home practices and secretive fees" - a move backed by Care Minister Caroline Dinenage who is keen to stop residents being “taken for a ride” by some care providers. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:32:00 GMT 1602294 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602286/Care-provider-fined-300000 A care provider has been fined £300,000 for allowing a man in its care with a history of sexual assaults the freedom to prey on vulnerable people. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:27:00 GMT 1602286 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602233/Care-Workers-Charity-chief-resigns-to-create-loneliness-start-up Alex Ramamurthy, the chief executive of the Care Workers Charity (CWC) is stepping down from his job on 30 November to work on a booking platform enabling care homes to rent their communal space to host adult day clubs. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:42:00 GMT 1602233 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602206/Care-England-chief-says-creativity-can-turn-the-mundane-into-inspirational-care “Changing the mundane to the inspirational... Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:27:00 GMT 1602206 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602170/Government-must-raise-taxes Increasing income tax or National Insurance (NI) contributions must be urgently considered by the Government to rescue the future of adult social care, councils have warned. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:44:00 GMT 1602170 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602129/Helo-shwmae-care-workers-learn-Welsh-to-ask-elderly-how-are-you Care workers across Wales are going back to school to learn Welsh and communicate with elderly people in their ‘mother tongue’ - to make them feel at home. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:05:00 GMT 1602129 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602102/Night-time-positioning-reduces-pain-medication Sleep positioning has been found to improve the quality of life and reduce pain medication for people with conditions such as Parkinson’s, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and dementia. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:08:00 GMT 1602102 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602061/Churchillian-effort-needed-to-stop-care-crisis-dicing-with-death “Blood, toil, tears and sweat” was what Winston Churchill famously offered the British people to win the Second World War but sacrifices must be made again says Lord Warner, to end to the suffering of millions of elderly and disabled needing care. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:14:00 GMT 1602061 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602059/Live-music-should-be-essential A major new report has recommended that live music should be essential in all UK care homes. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:37:00 GMT 1602059 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601949/Care-home-boss-stole-14000-from-elderly-to-spend-on-christmas-gift-and-petrol A care home boss who admitted stealing more than £14,000 from elderly residents, squandering some of the cash on a Christmas gift for her son, has been spared jail. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:29:00 GMT 1601949 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601948/lancashire-care-home-outstanding-music-laughter Longfield Residential Home in Blackburn has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, with inspectors saying ‘the home was filled with laughter and music and staff interacted with people in a caring and respectful manner’. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:23:00 GMT 1601948 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601904/Government-says-sleep-in-care-workers-arent-entitled-to-minimum-wage Care workers should not be paid the National Minimum Wage for every hour of a sleep-in shift, the government has announced. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:14:00 GMT 1601904 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601870/Care-minister-chats-with-elderly-during-tour-of-West-Midland-care-homes Care minister Caroline Dinenage undertook a whistle-stop tour of care homes across the West Midlands this week and met with residents, war veterans and care staff to gather their views. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:41:00 GMT 1601870 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601787/health-minister-advocates-more-social-prescribing-and-less-dishing-out-drugs Matt Hancock, minister for health and social care, has spoken about how social prescribing should be seen as a viable alternative to “dishing out drugs”. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:26:00 GMT 1601787 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601698/care-minister-launches-recruitment-campaign-vacancies Care worker Caroline Dinenage has launched a government campaign to encourage more people to work in adult social care. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:33:00 GMT 1601698 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601681/former-cqc-chief-care-home-hc-one Sir David Behan, who recently stepped down as head of the Care Quality Commission which inspects care homes in England, has joined one of the biggest care providers, HC-One, as a non-executive director. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT 1601681 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601543/Sundowning-and-dementia-unlocking-the-key-to-challenging-behaviour-patterns Understanding why an individual with dementia demonstrates challenging behaviour in the late afternoon and early evening can help care homes deliver on person-centred care. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:21:00 GMT 1601543 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601526/dementia-writer-wendy-mitchell-care-homes-murals A growing number of care homes in the UK are decorating their walls with nostalgic murals of street scenes, but dementia writer Wendy Mitchell warns they may be ‘confusing and visually disturbing’ to people with dementia. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:06:00 GMT 1601526 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601448/People-are-so-generous A 103-year-old World War Two veteran has been named as Britain’s oldest poppy seller. Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:26:00 GMT 1601448 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601441/chancellor-650m-social-care-20bn-nhs Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in the budget that the government is giving local authorities an extra £650m to spend on social care, but only £240m of this is ringfenced for adult social care. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 17:33:00 GMT 1601441 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601409/health-and-social-care-minister-criticises-makers-of-epipen-in-continued-supply-fiasco Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has criticised the US makers of EpiPen adrenaline auto-injectors, complaining of a ‘lack of clear information being supplied by the company [Mylan] on the resolution timescales’. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:21:00 GMT 1601409 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601373/mandatory-learning-disability-training-autism Proposals for all NHS staff to have mandatory learning disability training will now also include autism, according to a commitment made by care minister, Caroline Dinenage, at a Parliament debate. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:26:00 GMT 1601373 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601340/Care-home-residents-made-to-feel-young-again The catwalk is typically known for younger models showcasing the latest trends and designs but care home residents in Suffolk were made to feel ‘young again’ as they strutted their stuff at a popular fashion show. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:16:00 GMT 1601340 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601323/Outstanding-care-home-enables-resident A care home in Worcestershire that has supported a resident and former nurse to administer her own medicines has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:01:00 GMT 1601323 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601237/Care-homes-fear-judge-and-jury-powers-threaten-elderlys-human-rights Care providers are urging the government to protect the human rights of elderly and disabled people from a "poorly-drafted" bill which proposes new powers for care homes and a potential conflict of interest. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:02:00 GMT 1601237 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601183/Stay-away-from-hospitals-warns-108-year-old-fish-and-chip-lover This advice comes from Huddersfield’s oldest living person, Ivy Clegg, who is 108 and has made it her mission in life to avoid hospitals and ‘eat plenty’. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:35:00 GMT 1601183 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601141/MPs-alarmed-only-25-per-cent-of-care-staff-with-elderly-have-flu-jab MPs have expressed shock and disappointment that only a quarter of care staff caring for elderly people are vaccinated against the flu. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:09:00 GMT 1601141 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601111/bristol-residential-drug-rehab-close-saving-lives Gary aged 50 has been hooked on crack cocaine and heroin for all of his adult life. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:42:00 GMT 1601111 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601100/Care-robot-quizzed-by-MPs-says-it-will-help-elderly-in-care-homes-and-at-home A care robot called Pepper has given evidence to MPs in Parliament to explain how it and other robots like it can care for the nation’s elderly population in care homes and at home. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:25:00 GMT 1601100 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601083/Hostility-to-elderly-under-review-as-hate-crime A new review will consider whether ageism should be treated as a hate crime. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:34:00 GMT 1601083 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1601024/Cheeky-butlers-in-the-buff-excite-care-home-older-ladies Cheeky butlers in the buff made a care home full of elderly women swoon when they turned up half-naked to serve them a hot meal. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:01:00 GMT 1601024 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600971/Daily-dose-of-aspirin-is-unnecessary Older people in good health may be taking aspirin 'unnecessarily', new research suggests. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:15:00 GMT 1600971 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600930/Superhuman-efforts-by-care-providers-sees-vast-majority-give-good-care A decline in the number of care homes has not stopped the majority of care services in England getting a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ rating from inspectors - a result linked to ‘superhuman efforts’ by care providers. Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:06:00 GMT 1600930 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600886/jackie-doyle-price-appointed-as-the-worlds-first-suicide-prevention-minister The government has announced the appointment of health minister Jackie Doyle-Price as what is thought to be, the world’s first ‘Suicide Prevention Minister’. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:39:00 GMT 1600886 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600862/Turnbull-and-fry-effect Stephen Fry and Bill Turnbull have been praised for raising awareness of prostate cancer through their own experiences with the disease. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:55:00 GMT 1600862 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600830/care-home-installs-cctv-residents-extra-safety A care home in Sunderland has installed surveillance cameras in both the communal areas and residents’ bedrooms in a bid to be more transparent and ‘regain the confidence of the public’. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:39:00 GMT 1600830 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600824/delirium-isnt-just-dementia-getting-worse-it-needs-checking-out-medically Many people assume delirium is part of dementia or that the two conditions are interchangeable. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:45:00 GMT 1600824 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600814/Health-secretary-we-owe-it-to-everyone Ministers have agreed to work towards parity between mental health and physical health at the first ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit. Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:47:00 GMT 1600814 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600780/investors-still-find-care-home-sector-attractive Care homes in the UK remain an attractive proposition to investors, with property advisor Knight Frank saying it is the sector ‘least affected by Brexit volatility’. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:06:00 GMT 1600780 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600754/Dame-barbara-windsor-joins-the-dementia-revolution Dame Barbara Windsor has spoken on camera about dementia for the first time since being diagnosed in 2014. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT 1600754 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600735/elderly-cake-fry-grill-malnutrition We are always being told to cut down on sugary and fatty foods but new advice from nutrition experts sees the elderly being told to use cream instead of milk in their coffee and tea, fry instead of grill and stock up on cakes and biscuits. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:40:00 GMT 1600735 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600725/Emmerdale-actor-who-played-vicar-with-dementia-delights-fans-at-care-home Actor John Middleton who starred as a vicar with dementia in ITV’s soap Emmerdale, has thrilled elderly fans when he arrived to officially open a care home, as a thank you to the care group which taught him about dementia. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:25:00 GMT 1600725 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600720/care-fundraiser-raises-140000 A fundraising ball hosted by Hallmark Care Homes and Care England’s Avnish Goyal has raised £140,000 for The Care Workers Charity and Alzheimer’s Research UK. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:43:00 GMT 1600720 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600696/Laundry-worker-accused-of-raping-76-year-old-in-care-home-left-condom-behind A man responsible for the laundry at Freshfields care home in St Budeaux, has gone on trial accused of raping a 76-year-old resident who has dementia. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:38:00 GMT 1600696 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600678/people-dementia-lead-control-new-research People with dementia are being given the opportunity to lead and manage research into the disease, with the help of £700,000 from the National Lottery. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:13:00 GMT 1600678 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600673/Care-watchdog-chief-inspector-quits-having-achieved-a-great-deal Andrea Sutcliffe, chief inspector of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is leaving her job at the end of this year to take up a new appointment and has described the watchdog as having “achieved a great deal in the last five years”. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:25:00 GMT 1600673 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600621/ninety-four-year-old-with-dementia-scores-dream-penalty-at-meadow-lane-stadium A 94-year-old man with dementia has achieved his dream of scoring a penalty at Notts County home ground, with the video of the event going viral with nearly one and a half million views. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:53:00 GMT 1600621 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1600593/Old-peoples-home-for-4-year-olds Have a box of tissues at the ready as BAFTA-nominated Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds – a heart-warming documentary series about intergenerational care - will be returning to our television screens once again. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:47:00 GMT 1600593