New data reveals that as many as 93% of existing homes do not meet even the lowest existing threshold of ‘visitability’ (accessibility), meaning that...
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London-based homecare start-up, Cera Care, which uses digital and artificial intelligence to transform social care, has acquired care provider Mears Care.
Cera...
Volunteers are a valuable resource that can hugely benefit the quality of life for older people in care and nursing homes.
Two years ago, Sanctuary Care...
Oliver French, Project Manager for Employer Engagement at Skills for Care says that investing in continuing professional development of the social care...
Optalis provides care and support services to older people and adults with disabilities, across the Berkshire region.
Co-production is not just a concept, it...
Damian Hebron and Sophie Kendall, Programme Managers in Nesta’s Health Lab.
At Nesta, we want to see a health and care system that supports people to lead...
“I first knew the care sector suited me after meeting Michael*. He was a very challenging gentleman, who had difficulties with communication. He was...
“Seeing residents smile during our knitting club makes my day. It brings home how transformative and life-changing care work can be.” These are the words...
Joan Sirett, Matron at Sonnet Care Homes, has dedicated her life to caring for others, having received her nursing qualification in 1980. She was...
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