World Alzheimer’s Day: The emotional impact of dementia care
From changes in personality to loss of identity, dementia can rob a person of their memories and experiences. The emotional impact can open the door to uncertainty…
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Inside the life of a young carer
Caring for a loved one can include cleaning the house, making dinner, distributing medication and arranging hospital appointments. According to the Scottish Government there are…
To grow and learn: a carer’s rewarding journey to fostering
Entering the world of fostering can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Taking the step to foster a child with a disability can be…
More than 3,000 younger people with MS living in care homes for the elderly
New research from the MS Society has found that thousands of younger people affected by the condition in England are not receiving sufficient support –…
15-minute care visits are being commissioned by councils
For many people who receive visits at home from carers, this is the only time that they’ll be able to chat to another person, talk…
Britain’s first guide horse trots into town
What happens when you need a guide dog but you’ve got a serious fear of man’s best friend? Mohammed Salim Patel has been causing quite…
Government must not be allowed to duck its responsibility for statutory social care
The retrospective care costs for people with serious learning disabilities should be met in full As the Government’s self-imposed deadline of 2 October approaches and…
‘Therapony’ proves big hit with care home residents
Residents of a care home for blind and partially sighted older people were paid a visit by a special four-legged friend. Residents of Braeside House…
Award winning campaign calls for increasing number of accessible homes
Champion of accessible and inclusive housing, Habinteg is campaigning for the government, councils and developers to recognise the importance of increasing the supply of accessible…
Home for blind and partially sighted adults rated ‘Very Good’ in first inspection
The Care Inspectorate has praised the ‘positive and happy atmosphere’ of Royal Blind’s new residential home for disabled adults in its first ever inspection of…
Campaign to end 15-minute care visits taken to heart of government
One in five councils provided rushed visits for personal care of disabled people despite Government guidance 10,000 plus people have signed petition to end ‘flying’…
Lewis Is Determined To Earn His Independence
Lewis Partridge is determined to prove that learning difficulties are not necessarily a barrier to securing paid work, paving the way for a much more…
Hundreds of disabled people empowered to cook thanks to 100 inclusive kitchens
Hundreds of disabled people across the country can enjoy the many benefits of cooking after 100 new inclusive kitchens were fitted at Leonard Cheshire Disability…
Leonard Cheshire Disability – Investigating the history of disability
Activity team leader at Leonard Cheshire Disability, Kerry Pidwell, runs the day care service at Chipstead Lake care home, Sevenoaks, Kent. Kerry investigated what her care…
New services for blind people in the west of Scotland
Edinburgh-based Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded are expanding their services this autumn, with exciting new projects launching on the west coast. We found out…