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Charity chiefs 'shocked' as one in five dementia care homes rated 'substandard' in England
The Alzheimer’s Society and Age UK have said it is ‘unacceptable’ that out of 7,589 care homes registered in England with a dementia specialism, 153 are rated as ‘inadequate’ and 1,483 as ‘requires improvement’. Source: Care Feeds
Dementia care specialist awarded MBE for dedication in training staff
A dementia care specialist who has dedicated her “exceptional and inspiring” career in training staff to provide the best person-centred care for residents has been awarded an MBE for services to dementia care. Source: Care Feeds
Immigration raids carried out on care homes during lockdown were 'irresponsible and insensitive'
During the pandemic when care homes were struggling to get GPs and ambulances “to come to their assistance,” it has been reported the Home Office were enforcing one immigration raid, on average, every three months in the 21 months to September 2021. Source: Care Feeds
Free PPE to all front line workers for another year will be a 'welcome relief,' say care chiefs
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced free PPE for all frontline health and care staff has been extended until 31 March 2023. Source: Care Feeds