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New Multi-Million-Pound Initiative to Transform Dementia Research Worldwide

A major new international initiative has been launched to accelerate progress in dementia research and treatment. The Dementia Frontiers Fund, created by Alzheimer’s Research UK in partnership with Gates Ventures, aims to unlock groundbreaking discoveries that could transform understanding of dementia worldwide. Announced on 23 October, the multi-million-pound programme seeks to tackle some of the […]

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Church Farm Care Marks 20 Years of Compassion, Community in Nottinghamshire

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A Nottinghamshire based care group is celebrating a remarkable milestone, 20 years since acquiring its first home, marking two decades of providing compassionate, person centred care to thousands of people across the community. Founded by Lucy and Patrick Atkinson in 2005, Church Farm Care has grown from a single home into a respected group with

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Care Home Exercise Programme Could Save NHS £96m – Care England Report

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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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Social Care Staff Urged to Complete Dementia Training Survey Before 18 September

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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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“I Won’t Let Him Die in Vain”: Mum of Stabbed Teen Leads Drive for Lifesaving Bleed Kits

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The mother of a Norfolk teenager murdered in broad daylight has spoken about the daily torment of losing her son and her mission to prevent other families suffering the same tragedy. Margaret Oakes, from Wymondham, lost her son Raymond James “James” Quigley, 18, when he was stabbed to death in Westgate Street, Ipswich, on 17

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Sandstone Expands in North with Acquisition of 60-Bed Cumbria Care Home

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Sandstone Care Group has announced the acquisition of Dalton Court Care Home, a 60-bed facility located in Cockermouth, Cumbria. The home provides specialist nursing care, dementia support, palliative services, end of life care, and short-term respite for adults of all ages. Dalton Court also supports individuals under 65 who are living with early onset dementia

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