Archive for February 2019
More than 3m older people rely on friendly neighbours to brighten up their days
Age UK has urged the UK public to stop and chat with their older neighbours in a bid to combat loneliness, following new research. The findings of the research led by Age UK showed the importance neighbours are in the lives of older people, with 3.4 million over-65s relying on chats with their neighbours to…
Read MoreProviders warn cuts could be soon be felt by vulnerable adults
A new report, ‘A red flag for the future of social care’, has suggested the financial pressures crippling the social care sector could start to directly impact the vulnerable adults it supports. The independent research, commissioned by Hft, a national charity who support adults with learning disabilities, found that last year alone 59% of providers…
Read MoreIndependent Care Inspection Company Changing the Industry
Social care expert wins top award by leading business magazine RDB Star Rating is delighted that company director and founder, Sue Brand, who has spent most of her working life committed to improving the lives of vulnerable people living in care homes, has won a 2018 CEO Today award for her contributions to the social…
Read MoreCare home and ‘meals on wheels’ suppliers stockpile food for no-deal Brexit
Two major food suppliers to care homes and elderly who rely on ‘meals on wheels’ are stockpiling food to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. Apetito and Bidfood provide specialist food to care homes, elderly and disabled people living at home and hospitals, many of whom have complex needs. Apetito provide ready-made meals to 450 care…
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