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NHS and care sector: Safety a ‘big concern’ in England

October 15, 2015 Carers, disability, DOH, Featured Article, hospital

By Nick Triggle Health correspondent

The Care Quality Commission review found three-quarters of hospitals visited under its new inspection regime so far had safety problems.

Over 40% of care and nursing homes and home care services and one in three GP services also had problems with safety.

October 10, 2015 Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia, Featured Article

The first two parts of this story are here, and here.

Just as the words “make a wish” come out of my mouth, Lila* walks into the living room with the cutest kitten I’ve ever seen cradled in her arms.

“Oh my goodness! Speaking of kittens, look Mom!”

“Here’s a real live one,” Shirley joins in.

“Would you like to hold the kitten Patti?” Lila offers.

October 6, 2015 Carers, Depression, family, Featured Article, Older care

Study is thought to be the first to examine the impact of different types of social contact on the elderly

It also highlights just how important it is to spend time with our older generation – among whom th
Study is thought to be the first to examine the impact of different types of social contact on the elderly
There is said to be an ‘epidemic’ of loneliness
Speaking on the phone or being contacted online was not enough to replace seeing elderly face-to-face
Those forms of contact did nothing to cut depression risk, experts say

Published: 00:09, 6 October 2015 | Updated: 06:19, 6 October 2015

Families should visit their older relatives three times a week to help prevent them from becoming depressed, experts say.