Jun 24 2019
CQC Calls for Improvements to Oral Health in Care Homes
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England. Read Full story
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Jun 20 2019
Care Home Blame Failings on 'Brexit Uncertainties'
A care home where residents had to "bawl and shout" for help has blamed under staffing caused by "Brexit uncertainties" and economic austerity. Read Full story
Jun 17 2019
People with 'Invisible' Disabilities Allowed to Apply for Blue Badge Parking Permits
People with ‘invisible’ disabilities including dementia will soon be able to access blue badge parking permits, thanks to the rollout of new government guidance. Read Full story
Jun 17 2019
PM Debate: Jeremy Hunt and Rory Stewart Vow to 'Sort Out' Unfinished Social Care
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt and fellow PM hopeful Rory Stewart have both promised to make social care their top priority if they become Britain’s next Prime Minister. Read Full story
May 29 2019
English 'Short-Changed on Care Funding'
New analysis undertaken by the Health Foundation using official spending and population data has produced figures which show that public spending on care for the elderly and disabled is much higher in Scotland and Wales than in England. Read Full story
May 23 2019
Nursing Home Provider Fined £24,000 Following Resident Death
A Hartlepool nursing home provider has been fined £24,000 and ordered to pay £14,000 costs following the death of an 83-year-old woman. Read Full story
May 21 2019
Care System Not Working for Most Vulnerable
Patients with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities are being let down by a "broken" care system, a report warns. Read Full story
Apr 30 2019
Social Care: Homeowners Urged to Pay £30,000 Towards Care by Downsizing
A new report, published by the Centre for Policy Studies, argues that wealthier homeowners should be asked to make a voluntary payment of up to £30,000 for their care needs in old age. Read Full story
Apr 17 2019
Leading Healthcare Group Fined £300k Over Death of 14-Year-Old Girl
A leading UK healthcare group has been fined £300,000 over the death of a child at one of its hospitals. Read Full story
Apr 11 2019
Using Smart Meters in Assisted Living
In the UK, the number of people living with progressive neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia, is increasing. Read Full story