Regulators are to publish guidance on people’s rights regarding care homes following reports that relatives have been banned from visiting loved ones after complaining about poor care. The Care Quality
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The family of a couple who have been together for 70 years were “incredibly relieved” after a council said they could stay in the same home following a social media
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The Scottish Government is today publishing a five-year strategy to control healthcare associated infections and tackle antimicrobial resistance. The strategic framework commissioned by the Scottish Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated
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The finalists have now been shortlisted by judges for the 2016 Scottish Care – Care Awards. The winners will be announced at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on Friday 18th
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New standards to give people the right to high-quality health and care services have been published for consultation today by The Scottish Government. The standards will provide a framework for
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A care home worker obsessed with fire who murdered a 96-year-old resident by setting light to her room has been given 14 life sentences after being convicted of murder. Karen
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A campaigner has called for a county council whose social services bosses asked for a 71-year-old grandmother to be jailed after complaining that she had not complied with judges’ orders
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The Welsh Government has raised the capital limit used by local authorities who charge for residential care from £24,000 to £50,000 as part of its new five-year plan entitled Taking
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Finding the right residential care can be like negotiating a maze. From right to left, and to and fro, Caught in a labyrinth you go, And turn, and turn, and
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Plans to create 2,000 “nursing associate” roles across England have been announced by health officials. The first 1,000 nursing associates, who will deliver “hands-on” care for patients, are due to
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