https://www.carehome.co.uk/sitemaps/ch/newsrss/rss.xml Latest News articles from carehome.co.uk en-gb Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:01:02 GMT Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:01:02 GMT https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604725/uk-care-homes-fall-larger-new-builds The number of care homes in the UK has fallen, however the number of beds has risen, due to larger new build care homes swallowing up smaller, unsustainable homes. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:56:00 GMT 1604725 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604673/chainsaw-sculptor-carves-squirrels-care-home A chainsaw sculptor has been creating a menagerie of woodland animals for residents at a care home in Wales. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:05:00 GMT 1604673 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604632/people-with-psychosis Over a thousand people with psychosis are waiting to start treatment on the NHS, new research has found. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:32:00 GMT 1604632 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604610/care-home-worker-jailed-six-months-stealing A care home worker, who stole £11,500 from an elderly woman who suffers from agoraphobia and severe anxiety, has been sentenced to six months in prison. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:23:00 GMT 1604610 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604569/andrea-sutcliffe-joins-nursing-and-midwifery-council-as-new-chief-executive-and-registrar Former chief inspector of the CQC, Andrea Sutcliffe, today starts her new role at the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as chief executive and registrar. Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:04:00 GMT 1604569 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604556/patients-confess-to-having-concerns-about-receptionist-confidentiality-at-gp-surgeries A significant number of patients are worried about receptionist confidentiality at their GP surgery, according to new research by The Patients Association. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:41:00 GMT 1604556 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604551/90-year-old-fitness-care-home-residents-workouts A 90-year-old fitness instructor has been putting residents at a Sanctuary care home through intensive workouts, telling them to “never give in” and to “think about your thigh muscles”. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:06:00 GMT 1604551 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604479/over-half-care-home-staff-residents-dementia-dolls Dementia therapy dolls are becoming increasingly used in care homes, with over half of staff saying their residents use doll therapy and one in ten revealing their residents use robotic therapy pets, according to new research. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:31:00 GMT 1604479 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604446/older-people-face-unfair-improper-care-assessments-say-human-rights-body Unfair and ‘’improper” care assessments are stripping England’s older people of their dignity and independence, according to Human Rights Watch. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:20:00 GMT 1604446 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604435/Excess-body-fat-linked-to-shrinking-brain Carrying extra body fat, especially around the middle, may be linked to brain shrinkage, new research suggests. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:58:00 GMT 1604435 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604410/First-website-for-music A new website has been launched to provide information on why music is essential for people living with dementia and their carers. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:41:00 GMT 1604410 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604370/public-define-what-they-think-oldis-with-eye-opening-tweets As the new year rolls on with nobody getting any younger, the older people’s charity Independent Age has been asking the public to tweet what they think being old means using the hashtag #OldIs. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:19:00 GMT 1604370 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604369/the-key-to-ageing-well Positive thinking, supporting grandchildren or completing a satisfying project are linked to walking faster, sleeping better and experiencing less chronic pain in later life, new research has found. Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT 1604369 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604336/the-new-long-term-nhs-plan-blueprint-futureproof-nhs NHS England has unveiled its ten-year plan which will focus on prevention and shift money away from hospitals to community care, mental health services and GP surgeries. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:02:00 GMT 1604336 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604311/we-were-lucky-to-find-it A care home In Gateshead has been celebrating after it received an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the health and social care watchdog. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:31:00 GMT 1604311 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604257/hearing-loss-in-old-age Older people with age-related hearing loss have an increased risk of depression, new research suggests. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:58:00 GMT 1604257 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604192/eu-care-workers-shun-uk-visa-regulations Concerns are growing over how Brexit immigration proposals will hit Britain’s care workforce, according to the Immigration Advice Service (IAA). Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:04:00 GMT 1604192 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604162/82-year-old-volunteer-care-home-bem A great-grandfather, who has been volunteering at The Royal Star & Garter Homes for a quarter of a century, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours List. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 13:21:00 GMT 1604162 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1604156/cancer-breathalyser-test Cancer could soon be detected through a revolutionary breath test, scientists have revealed. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:45:00 GMT 1604156 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603824/care-home-sector-needs-strong-whistleblowing-culture The charity Protect is campaigning for care home managers and owners to adopt a strong whistleblowing culture in their homes to benefit residents, staff and the business itself. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:21:00 GMT 1603824 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603979/one-uk-oldest-slimmers-never-too-late Betty Lodge aged 99, is one of the UK’s oldest slimmers and has been attending Slimming World accompanied by care workers, for the last three months. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:47:00 GMT 1603979 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603797/welsh-farmer-produces-natural-dementia-drug-daffodils A sheep farmer in the Welsh Black Mountains has turned his farm into fields of yellow daffodils, after a drug derived from the flower was found to be effective in slowing the progress of dementia. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:25:00 GMT 1603797 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603739/care-home-set-stage-for-brief-encounter-reenactment An 81-year-old man with Parkinson’s and his wife of nearly 60 years have re-enacted iconic scenes from the Film Brief Encounter at a care home in Newquay, echoing the night they first met in the 1960s. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:53:00 GMT 1603739 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603676/care-workers-can-apply-for-year-long-visas-post-brexit ‘Low skilled’ care workers from the EU will lose the automatic right to work in the UK’s care sector post Brexit but could apply for short-term visas lasting a year, according to new immigration proposals. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:23:00 GMT 1603676 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603585/Meghan-Markle-makes-elderly-star-struck-at-royal-variety-care-home Pregnant Meghan Markle popped in to meet retired entertainers and actors living at the Royal Variety Charity’s Twickenham-based care home – bringing her own star quality to liven up residents’ day. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:15:00 GMT 1603585 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603544/scientists-study-yoga-elderly-long-term-health-conditions Academics from Northumbria University are carrying out a £1.4m study exploring the impact of yoga on older people with multiple long-term health conditions. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:43:00 GMT 1603544 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603520/Ex-copper-who-jailed-stephen-lawrences-killers-investigates-neglect-in-care-homes The police detective who sent two of Stephen Lawrence’s killers to jail, has come out of retirement to help families investigate deaths and injuries in care homes. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:45:00 GMT 1603520 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603431/Brexit-sees-social-cares-green-paper-delayed-until-new-year The Government has confirmed it is delaying the publication of a social care green paper until the New Year, a move that is in part due to Brexit challenges, despite millions of elderly, disabled and the sector crying out for a blueprint for care now. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:55:00 GMT 1603431 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603411/gogglebox-mary-marina-brexit-tv-stardom Best friends Mary and Marina, who are both grandmothers in their eighties, have become a huge hit with the British public for their funny, cheeky comments on the popular TV series Gogglebox. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:13:00 GMT 1603411 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603358/One-million-people-will-give Millions of people plan to give the gift of time this festive season by volunteering to help others, new research suggests. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:26:00 GMT 1603358 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603357/elderly-encouraged-play-fun-be-silly Baroness Sally Greengross is calling for older people to be given more opportunities to play and have fun, saying we need to combat the assumption that play ends with adulthood. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:13:00 GMT 1603357 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603273/Nations-favourite-bunch Old People’s Home for 4 Year olds will be returning to our television screens once again for an hour-long Christmas special, with a surprise visit from Alfie Boe. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:42:00 GMT 1603273 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603267/hallmark-care-homes-first-assisted-living-scheme Care provider, Hallmark Care Homes, has begun the construction of its new 55 bed assisted living development as well as a 77 bed care home which will provide residential and dementia care. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:44:00 GMT 1603267 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603256/son-arrested-charged-murdering-mum-care-home A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder, after his mum June Knight aged 79 died of injuries in her care home in Essex. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:06:00 GMT 1603256 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603171/australian-pensions-giant-learning-disability-group-CMG One of the leading care providers for people with learning disabilities in the UK, Care Management Group (CMG), has been bought by Australian fund manager, AMP Capital, in a deal thought to be around £200m. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:48:00 GMT 1603171 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603117/BBCs-Care-shows Leading charities have praised 'Care' - the BBC’s latest drama - for showing the true day to day struggles of people affected by dementia. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:53:00 GMT 1603117 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603014/New-charter-demands-airlines-give-disabled-flyers-a-real-break A new Passenger Charter is to be adopted say ministers, to ‘improve experiences’ and tackle poor treatment of disabled and elderly travellers using airports and airlines. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:09:00 GMT 1603014 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603006/bbc-presenter-sally-magnusson-future-of-care TV presenter, Sally Magnusson, who founded the dementia charity, Playlist for Life, is to chair the second annual Future of Care conference, where experts will be discussing key trends in the care sector. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:27:00 GMT 1603006 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1603005/81-year-old-makes A care home resident, who makes thousands of greetings cards every year, is hoping to spread some Christmas cheer as she gets creative for charity. Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:21:00 GMT 1603005 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602980/Christmas-funds-stolen-from-care-home A safe containing funds for Christmas has been stolen from a care home in Musselburgh. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:54:00 GMT 1602980 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602971/Pub-staff-make-room-at-the-inn-for-100-lonely-elderly-at-Christmas Never mind baby Jesus, staff at the Kingslodge Inn made sure there was lots of room at their inn and a Christmas lunch for 100 elderly people living alone. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:32:00 GMT 1602971 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602917/Residents-take-back-control A group of residents with a combined age of 428 have become directors of their own retirement home after becoming “fed up with being fleeced for essential services”. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:13:00 GMT 1602917 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602884/Weightlifting-and-protein-powders Older people would benefit from weightlifting and increasing their protein intake to reverse frailty, new research suggests. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:05:00 GMT 1602884 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602820/Care-homes-activities-coordinator-honoured-for-making-war-heroes-happy A war veterans' care home is celebrating after staff member Raquel Pena Aristizabal was named best activities coordinator at the 2018 National Care Awards. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:29:00 GMT 1602820 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602660/care-home-owner-residents-christmas-dinner A care home owner, who wants to eradicate ‘us’ and ‘them’, has been inviting residents over to his house for Christmas dinner for the last 10 years. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:29:00 GMT 1602660 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602643/No-Brexit-drama-can-the-PM-gift-us-social-cares-green-paper-for-christmas The boss of a care home group is demanding Theresa May’s government clarify its plan for adult social care by hurrying up with the publication of its green paper, as drama over Brexit threatens to oust the PM from office. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:51:00 GMT 1602643 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602593/Low-pay-and-Brexit-risks-shortage-of-almost-400000-care-workers-by-2028 Low pay and Brexit is expected to create a shortfall of nearly 400,000 social care staff in England by 2028, a leading think tank reports. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:14:00 GMT 1602593 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602595/Mum-leaves-family-behind-for-four-years “I might be gone for some time,” says a mother-of-one, who is set to embark upon an adventure of a lifetime to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:13:00 GMT 1602595 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602589/dementias-memory-man-on-the-hunt-for-early-diagnosis-to-with-carers-volunteer Dementia researcher, Dr Michael Craig, is on a mission to find a diagnosis for dementia in its early stages. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:14:00 GMT 1602589 https://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1602566/care-home-group-ditched-uniforms A care home group in the south west of England has revealed that it took the decision to ditch uniforms for staff, due to concerns they were causing divisions between the care staff and the residents. Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:53:00 GMT 1602566