Health Secretary confirms costs for individual social care to be capped
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that any new system of funding social care will be capped. Addressing a conference of social care workers in his first policy speech since taking responsibility for social care reform back in January of this year, Hunt also pledged to find new ways to support councils struggling to meet […]
Dire Straits help Parkinson’s patient recover brain function
A Parkinson’s patient is on the road to recovery, thanks to rock band Dire Straits. The patient was played Dire Straits’ hit song ‘Walk Of Life’ with surprising consequences, recovering brain function and balance. Scientists are exploring the connection between certain rhythms that allow the brain to bypass sections damaged by stroke, traumatic injury or […]
Robotic dog ‘Biscuit’ helps Dorset care home residents
A robotic dog has moved into a Dorset care home to help care for the elderly residents. The dog, named ‘Biscuit,’ has become a favourite with the residents from Templeman House, Bournemouth. With realistic fur and ‘BarkBack’ technology, robotic dogs and cats are nothing new, with Hasbro launching its ‘Joy For All’ brand of Companion […]
Do you specialise in Nurse Call Systems? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Care Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and in April we’ll be focussing on Nurse Call Systems. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Nurse Call […]
Staff wellbeing, CQC guidelines & safety training in focus at the Care Forum
New CQC guidelines and safety training will be high on the agenda at the Care Forum, which takes place July 2nd & 3rd at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The event brings senior care, residential and nursing home professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Over two working days delegates will […]
New dementia unit uses smart care technology
Green Park Care Home in Warrington has recently opened a new 18-bedroom home for residents with dementia. The SMART care technology is among the new home’s initiatives to provide residents with outstanding care. Orchard Care Homes, which runs Green Park, designed a new Dementia+ unit to create an enhanced setting that meets the needs of residents […]
Olympian Ron Hill facing ‘biggest challenge of his life’ after dementia revelation
Olympian and marathon legend Ron Hill says he is ready to fight ‘the biggest challenge of my life’ after it was revealed he is suffering from dementia. The 79-year-old has vowed to battle the disease and not let it ‘get him down.’ “I can’t be ashamed of it because I haven’t done anything to deserve […]
£2.5m boost for ‘dementia friendly’ Scottish communities
Scottish charity the Life Changes Trust has doubled its national investment in communities that are dementia friendly, with a second wave of funding of £2.5 million. This brings their total investment to £5 million in the last three years. According to the Life Changes Trust, communities that are inclusive and dementia friendly play a crucial […]
5 minutes with… Chris Donnelly, Aid Call
Chris Donnelly is the National Sales Manager for Aid Call, a brand of Legrand. Here he talks about the lack of funding in the sector, technological advancements and his desire to meet Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Jeremy Hunt… Tell us about your company, products and services. Aid Call, a brand of […]
Secure your VIP place at the Care Forum
The Care Forum takes place on July 2nd & 3rd – Join 65 other senior care professionals at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. This highly-focused event will put you in touch with innovative new suppliers and solutions providers, as well as giving you access to insightful seminar sessions. It is entirely free for you to attend […]
