Category Archives: Care UK

Care UK treatment centre celebrates ophthalmology milestone

Posted on April 11th, 2013

Colleagues at a treatment centre in London are celebrating after discovering they have reached an ophthalmology milestone. The team at North East London NHS Treatment Centre, which is managed by independent healthcare provider Care UK, were thrilled to hear that a recent cataract operation for patient Frank Gordon from Seven Kings clocked in at number [...]

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Care UK acquires supported living service in Lancashire and Salford

Posted on April 10th, 2013

Care UK has today (10th April) announced that it has acquired a local supported living service for adults with learning disabilities in Lancashire and Salford. Care UK purchased Living Ambitions from Peter Watson for an undisclosed sum.  It provides support services for over 50 people living in around 25 different locations. Living Ambitions began life [...]

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New rights for NHS patients

Posted on November 8th, 2012

Proposed changes to the NHS Constitution will give patients stronger rights Health Minister Norman Lamb announced today. Single sex accommodation will be included in the constitution for the first time, along with stronger rights for patients to be told about mistakes and a right to have complaints acknowledged within three working days. The change is [...]

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Government announces cash to cut dementia diagnosis times

Posted on November 7th, 2012

The Prime Minister announced funding grants from the government’s Biomedical Catalyst fund for technology to slash dementia diagnosis times. The fund, managed by the Technology Strategy Board, provides funding for life science technology in the UK. The £29.6 million pound grant will include funding for a healthcare system that will enable faster, earlier and more [...]

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Healthy Living and Social Care theme launched as part of Red Tape Challenge

Posted on November 7th, 2012

The Healthy Living and Social Care theme of the Red Tape Challenge launches today. The 6-week long initiative invites healthcare professionals and the public to comment on regulations covering a range of areas including quality of care, mental health, the NHS,  public health and professional standards. Since its launch in April 2011, the Red Tape Challenge [...]

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What is the Liverpool Care Pathway?

Posted on November 2nd, 2012

There have been several recent news stories about the Liverpool Care Pathway – a programme for delivering palliative care to people with a terminal illness. For example, the Daily Mail described the Liverpool Care Pathway as a “death pathway” and called it a “scandal”, claiming that patients are being put on it without the consent [...]

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Dementia Roadshow tour visits Wales to provide lifeline to local families

Posted on October 29th, 2012

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Community Roadshow has begun a tour of Wales. With more than 43,614 people estimated to be living in Wales with dementia, Alzheimer’s Society’s Roadshow is an essential service which will provide much needed information and advice about the condition. The vehicle, funded by Tesco, will be touring Wales in October and [...]

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Double stigma around dementia and death leaving families in the dark

Posted on October 29th, 2012

Many people with dementia are not dying in the place they want to, with their families unaware of their end of life wishes because of a double stigma around dementia and death. According to new research published by Alzheimer’s Society today (Thursday 25 October 2012) My Life Until The End: Dying Well With Dementia, found [...]

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Cold Weather Plan for England 2012 published

Posted on October 29th, 2012

The Cold Weather Plan aims to prepare for the effects of winter weather on people’s health. It provides advice for individuals, communities and agencies on how to prepare for and respond to severe cold weather. And it is supported by a Met Office cold weather alert service that starts on 1 November and runs until [...]

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New hospital 2 home discharge pack to support care of older people

Posted on October 26th, 2012

Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it easier for health and social care professionals involved in hospital discharge to support older patients in returning home safely after a hospital stay [...]

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