A new report from the Homecare Association has warned that regulation of homecare services by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has deteriorated over the past 12 months, leaving thousands of people at risk of unsafe, poor-quality care. The report, CQC regulatory performance in homecare one year on, shows that 70.3% of community social care providers […]
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A failure to improve regulation and tackle England’s polluted rivers could pave the way for a Reform UK government, according to the chief of the country’s water industry association. David Henderson, chief executive of Water UK, said Steve Reed had been the “most consequential” environment secretary in a decade, citing his review of the water
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A new report from Care England has revealed how regular, inclusive physical activity in care homes is transforming the health, confidence, and wellbeing of older adults, while potentially saving the NHS up to £96 million. The study highlights a near year-long partnership between Be Great Fitness and Tanglewood Care Homes, where weekly seated exercise sessions
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Leeds Beckett University’s Centre for Dementia Research is calling on social care staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to take part in a new study exploring dementia training in the sector. Commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, the research aims to build a clearer picture of the current provision of dementia-specific education for the adult
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A groundbreaking new research project is being launched on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to improve understanding of self-harm and suicide among children and young people, particularly those with experience of social care. The study, led by Dr Amanda Marchant, Research Fellow at Swansea University Medical School, seeks to identify how vulnerable young people
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A 29-year-old man from Chorley who tragically took his own life had not sought professional help for his mental health for about a year before his death, an inquest has heard. Jordan Dixon was found dead at his home on Foster Street on 26 May 2025. A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as
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A new study has revealed that the sound of a distressed baby’s cry triggers an automatic emotional and physical reaction in adults, causing both men and women to experience a measurable rise in facial temperature. Researchers at the University of Saint-Etienne in France used thermal imaging technology to track participants’ reactions while they listened to
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Newcastle University has been awarded £22 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to continue its pioneering work in identifying new medicines, diagnostics, devices, and digital technologies that have the potential to transform patient care, reduce health inequalities, and create a more resilient healthcare system. The five-year award, starting in April
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A new report from Alzheimer’s Society reveals a worrying picture of dementia care in the UK, highlighting significant gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and support. The Lived Experience Survey, which captured responses from almost 3,500 people affected by dementia, shows that one in five people living with dementia receive no healthcare, social care, or financial assistance
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Boroughbridge Manor Care Home partnered with Right at Home – Harrogate to host a ‘Big Green Picnic’ event, aimed at raising awareness for Dementia Adventure, a charity dedicated to helping people living with dementia experience the wellbeing benefits of nature and the outdoors. The event brought together residents, relatives, staff, and members of the local
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