Charity responds to NHS 10-year plan, welcoming the opportunity to make the NHS the most “carer-friendly” health service in the world
Carers UK has responded to the NHS Long Term Plan, welcoming the NHS’ plans to better recognise and support unpaid carers. The Long Term Plan…
New dementia-friendly hub set to help the lives of dementia patients and their carers
Helping people with dementia and their carers stay active, a new programme of activities is set to be launched at the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub…
Dementia Friendly Walking project given funding boost to encourage dementia patients to get involved in physical activity
Scottish walking charity, Paths for All, has been given £50,000 to help those living with dementia get outdoors and get walking. The funding, which has…
TGA looks to engage with healthcare professionals and showcase its award-winning products at upcoming OT Show
TGA Mobility will be showcasing its range of award-winning ergonomic products at the 2018 OT Show Taking place from the 21st-22nd of November, TGA will…
New reports highlight insightful statistics within adult social care sector
Skills for Care has published two reports presenting a detailed overview of the adult social care workforce in England. The reports, ‘State of the adult…
Nominations open as annual awards look to shine spotlight on outstanding care
Allowing care organisations to showcase their talent, entries are now open for Skills for Care’s Accolades awards which recognise and celebrate outstanding service provision. Created…
New movement monitor could prove the SmartMove for healthcare providers
A new Smart Sensing Patient Movement Monitor has been developed by MediSmart Technologies to help nursing and care staff quickly and easily identify if a…
Research highlights the difficulties unpaid carers face and how that could impact on their future
Eight national charities have come together to call for urgent support for unpaid carers to be healthy and connected as new research reveals the toll…
Charity welcomes cross-party report which supports carers
Carers UK has welcomed a cross-party report from MPs on the House of Commons Select Committee which calls for important changes to support unpaid carers…
Innovative bed to help patients and carers in the mental health arena
Bed choices for mental health patients can be very limited, with some beds in the most extreme cases fixed to the floor and being nothing…