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Charities can ease the burden on healthcare
Organisations close to their communities can often respond to needs in a more targeted way, find solutions and co-ordinate services Lisa Weaks Guardian Professional, Tuesday 25 March 2014 08.50 GMT...
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How to hire a carer: 10 ways to ease the pain of getting help
HERE expert Sigrid Daniel suggests ways to make the process of finding care for an elderly relative easier By: Laura Milne Published: Fri, March 28, 2014 There are ways to make finding a carer for an...
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Call for merged ‘super’ health and care budget
A merged NHS and social-care budget in England By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News A merged NHS and social-care budget in England is needed to stop vulnerable people falling into the gaps...
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Older people in NHS care suffering in silence.
Dame Julie Mellor believes over-65s either fear a backlash if they raise issues or don’t like making fuss James Meikle theguardian.com, Monday 7 April 2014 10.37 BST Dame Julie Mellor, the...
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News Society Older people ‘Most of these elderly people have a simple need –...
For thousands of isolated older people whose families are far away and whose council help has been cut, innovative community schemes are tackling the ‘generation strain’ of lonelinessare Yvonne...
View ArticleTechnology offers solution to loneliness among elderly
In tens of thousands of households across Scotland the day begins early with a key turning in the lock. Colette Douglas Home Columnist Tuesday 22 April 2014 ‘It’s only me,’ cries a professionally...
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The tablets with no side effects
Tablet computers such as iPads improve the quality of life for dementia sufferers – but many care homes still lack the internet Jeannette Williams creates virtual pottery on her iPad Photo:...
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Ageing without children: why is no one talking about it?
Without family carers, the health and social care system would collapse yet no one is addressing the growing number of older people without family to care for them A new report from the IPPR predicts...
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How will the care bill affect social care
The new legislation will bring huge changes, so it is important to be prepared for the forthcoming reforms to practice Julia Skelton Guardian Professional, Monday 28 April 2014 08.30 BST ‘Legislation...
View ArticleNew care workers will have to earn certificate
3 May 2014 Last updated at 11:06 New care workers will have to earn a training certificate within 12 weeks of starting a job, the BBC has learned. New care workers will have to earn a training...
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