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Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

The Care Quality Commission’s annual report shows that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests have risen dramatically. A backlog of unresolved cases has developed, raising concerns for patient rights. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released its annual report on Deprivation
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Research reveals 12% of care-home pensioners are dehydrated

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Research reveals 12% of care-home pensioners are dehydrated

Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has revealed that 12% of pensioners admitted to hospital from care homes are suffering from dehydration. Researchers say this raises serious concerns. Research published in the Journal of the
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The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

An increasing number of elderly people are becoming what is known as “bedblockers”, even though they are fit and eager to return home, because council care firms are reluctant to take on their care. An increasing number of elderly people
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Paying for Care

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Paying for Care

Chris Miller looks into the financial and legal aspects associated with care and gives helpful information of what to do when you suspect someone you know needs it. Chris Miller looks into the financial and legal aspects associated with care
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‘Meals on wheels’ reaching fewer elderly people

Posted 06 Nov 2019

‘Meals on wheels’ reaching fewer elderly people

The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than halved over the last five years, Freedom of Information requests have found. The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than
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Three quarters of council care visits too short for basic care

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Three quarters of council care visits too short for basic care

A Freedom of Information survey has disclosed that 74 per cent of local authorities are only offering home care for 15 minutes at a time. A Freedom of Information survey has disclosed that 74 per cent of local authorities are
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Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are struggling to cope at home, and thousands are not receiving adequate care. A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are
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Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital admissions over the festive period, as elderly people turn to A&E due to loneliness and isolation. The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital
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Care at Home or Residential Care?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Care at Home or Residential Care?

When assessing long term care options, the first decision is whether residential care or care delivered in the comfort of your own home would most suit one of your clients or even a loved one in your own family. When
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Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Researchers discovered
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