An important survey is being launched to help shape future research to improve healthcare for people living in care homes. Research is essential for developing better ways of providing care,
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have issued two new quality standards on managing medicines in care homes and preventing falls, both aimed at improving the quality
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A local authority is moving its residents from a care home following the launch of a police inquiry in to the death of five residents. The action has been taken
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A care home for adults with learning disabilities in Clackmannanshire has been praised by Scotland’s social care regulator. The Care Inspectorate graded ARK Alloa Care Home “excellent” for all quality
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A care service for vulnerable people in the Borders has been heavily criticised by the Care Inspectorate. Inspectors said that failings at the Duns-based Community Integrated Care (CIC) could be
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Admissions to a care home in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis have been suspended amid concerns over the diet of residents. Western Isles Council have now moved to carry
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A Gwynedd adult care home manager has been struck off the Register of Social Care Workers for neglecting older people in her care. Joan Lesley Heatley, formerly employed by a
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A council has been attacked for pressing ahead with plans to close six care homes for elderly people. Surrey County Council’s cabinet took the next step to close the final
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Residents of care homes and their families will be able to review the quality of care in a pioneering new scheme to improve standards of care in homes across Gwent. ‘Think
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A Dundee care home has been saved from closure after it accepted an offer to take over its running by the Diocese of Dunkeld. The Wellburn Care Home which was
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