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Queen’s speech 2012: Draft bill on social care announced

Posted on May 9, 2012 by bunburyadmin

A draft bill on overhauling care and support for elderly and disabled people in England has been announced in the Queen’s Speech. The bill will put “people in control of their care and give them greater choice,” ministers say. The contentious issue of how social care is paid for is … Continue reading →

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Elderly Care – Residential and Daily

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Our ‘ROSY ROTA’ Carer and Companion service is unique to the Bunbury Agency. As experienced Elderly Care Providers we offer a very personal and bespoke service, supplying carefully selected Carers and Companions who look after all your needs on a continual rota basis in most areas of the UK. Our … Continue reading →

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Dementia cases ‘to double by 2030′ says World Health Organisation

Posted on April 11, 2012 by bunburyadmin

A new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds Less than half of dementia cases are routinely recognised even in high-income countries The number of people suffering dementia around the globe is expected to nearly double to 65.7million sufferers by 2030, the World Health Organisation has warned. By 2050 … Continue reading →

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NHS ageism ‘harming elderly care’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

The elderly are being passed around hospitals in England like parcels, often going without treatment because of ageist attitudes, a report suggests. The King’s Fund review said treatable conditions such as incontinence and depression were sometimes ignored. And even diseases like cancer and heart disease were not always tested for, … Continue reading →

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Childcare cost rises ‘may make parents quit their jobs’

Posted on February 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Some parents could be forced out of work and into poverty as the rising cost of childcare outstrips wage rises, says a report. A survey by the Daycare Trust charity showed that the average cost of nursery care in Britain for children under two rose by nearly 6% last year. … Continue reading →

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Good Care Guide launch prompts concerns

Posted on February 19, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Concerns have been raised about a new website that lets people post their thoughts on care providers in England. The Good Care Guide aims to give relatives a place to go to share their views on the service they have received from care homes and nurseries. Government watchdogs helped develop … Continue reading →

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Genetic Parkinson’s disease brain cells made in lab

Posted on February 13, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson’s disease. The breakthrough means they can now see exactly how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease in an estimated one in 10 patients with Parkinson’s. And … Continue reading →

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Elderly ‘suffer as social care spending cut’

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year – despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests. The Age UK report said £7.3bn was being budgeted this year – the same as in 2011 – but it represented a drop of 4.5% once … Continue reading →

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Middle-income families with children to lose more than £1,000 a year

Posted on January 7, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Families with children will be worst hit financially over the next few years, according to a new report. The Institute for Fiscal Studies research, commissioned by the Family and Parenting Institute, which examines the impact of tax and benefit reforms introduced between 2010 and 2014, reveals that families will be … Continue reading →

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£150m home care boost for elderly patients

Posted on January 3, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Ministers have allocated an extra £150m for patients to get care at home after warnings that local authority cuts were creating a “crisis” in social care. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said the cash for England has been found from efficiency savings in his budget. Another £20m will also be directed … Continue reading →

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