Last call for Welsh care home award nominations
The organisers of the My Home Life Cymru scheme in Wales are calling on members of the public and social care staff to nominate care homes which they believe work
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Inspectorate report 20% increase in care complaints
A 20% surge in complaints about care services was a notable statistic as the Care Inspectorate published its annual report yesterday. The report shows that the number of people who
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Bereaved relatives meet over ‘Britain’s worst care home’
Family members of residents who died at “Britain’s worst care home” said their “confidence” in the system is yet to be restored. Relatives of the men and women who died
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Manager defends care home following critical report
A care home manager in South Wales has defended his home following criticism in a report by social care inspectors. Taliesin Care Home in Tonypandy, Rhondda, was told to improve
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Three charged with neglect after care home probe
Two care home owners and one of their employees have been charged with mistreating elderly residents. The charges are the result of an investigation into alleged neglect at the Briarwood
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Scottish Care announce their award winners for 2014
Scottish Care who represent independent healthcare providers across Scotland have announced their award winners at the National Care Home Conference this week. The conference, which took place at the Hilton
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Welsh care home fined following elderly resident’s death
A care home company failed to ensure an elderly resident’s safety when she managed to overcome a restrictor device to open a window and fall from her first floor room.
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CQC to issue guidance on use of cameras to monitor care
Following a Public Board Meeting today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has agreed in principle to publish information for providers, as well as for people who use services and their
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New Book: Dementia care specialist launches new book
A leading contributor to the advances in best practice in dementia care over recent years, Caroline Baker has launched a new book, “Developing Excellent Care for People Living with Dementia
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Unacceptable quality of life in Welsh care homes, new report
Too many older people living in care homes in Wales have an unacceptable quality of life, according to a report published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. The Report
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