THE closure of a Mackworth care home has been approved by councillors despite its residents and their relatives being unanimously opposed.

Person-centred dementia care can be taught quickly and should standard practice in residential care homes, according to an article to be published in the April edition of The Lancet Neurology.

A residential care home in Sheffield confirmed it has suspended a member of staff and launched an investigation after an 86-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer was found wandering the streets.

The General Social Care Council (GSCC) has praised Lord Laming for highlighting the importance of training and support for social workers and the pivotal role played by those who employ them.

A ruling in the High Court has signalled that the use of an “eligibility criteria” to limit access to disabled children’s services can be unlawful.

Documents and files at the heart of an independent inquiry into the beleaguered children’s services directorate have been shredded.

Care homes need to improve their approach to people with dementia, a report by a firm of health and social care analysts has concluded.

PRIVATE healthcare giant Bupa has announced it is creating dozens of new jobs in Southampton.

A HUGE expansion in care services has triggered a new bout of recruitment for a York company.

NURSING home bosses have been criticised today after staff insisted an 86-year-old resident was safe in bed when she was actually wandering the streets at 10pm.