News All Categories ActivitiesAwards and RecognitionsBlogsCare adviceCare of ConditionsCarersCase StudyCompanionshipCompany NewsComplex Care Case StudiesCustom Case StudiesDementiaDietElderly careEventsExerciseFinancesFranchiseFranchise territoriesHealthHealth & Physical FitnessHolidayHome careHome Care Case StudiesHome Care OptionsLegalMental HealthMobilityNewsNursing carePress ReleasesSafetySecurityTestimonials/ReviewsUncategorisedWellbeingWorking in Care Posted 07/01/2016 Social care’s winter crisis and Care City The Office for National Statistics recently reported that 43,900 excess winter deaths occurred among over 65s this winter – many of which were entirely preventable. This is double that of 2013/14, and throws into sharp relief the calamitous effects the winter monthsRead More Read more Posted 26/10/2015 Hospitals to face winter pressure: alternative solutions As winter approaches and the chance of falling ill runs higher, elderly people who are prone to infection will increasingly be admitted to hospitals for conditions that could either be prevented or treated effectively at home. A new report from AgeRead More Read more Posted 02/09/2015 Suitable for no one A recent letter from the County Council Network (CCN) – a constituent of the Local Government Association (LGA) – has revealed that those paying for care themselves (possessing assets below £23,500 is the current threshold for state assistance) pay a surplus ofRead More Read more ‹ 1 … 3 4 5