Vacancy rates in social care have almost doubled in a year, data from Skills for Care show. In May vacancy rates were 10.3%, compared with 5.8% in May 2021. “Following the peak of the pandemic, vacancy rates have been rising and are now higher than they were pre-covid,” Skills for Care said. “An increase in…
Cadbury’s has partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) to provide thousands of free boxes of six, limited-edition retro Diary Milk bars to help stimulate conversations and support memory activities for people living with dementia. Cadbury’s have launched ‘Memory Bars’ in response to requests from families and care homes for nostalgic Cadbury packaging. You can find…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has published a policy report entitled, ‘Dementia Treatments: An Opportunity to Deliver for Patients and Drive Economic Growth’. The policy report urges the UK government to: Alzheimer’s Research UK say: “With 138 Alzheimer’s drugs in 182 trials worldwide – and 31 already in phase 3 – the treatments pipeline is stronger than…
Another report from the UK Dementia Congress. As academic sponsor the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) showcased its ground-breaking research as PhD students Rosemary Davies and Nathan Stephens described their projects. Davies wants to challenge the status quo by improving counselling for people when they have had a diagnosis of dementia. “Evidence…
Dementia UK have launched a new awareness campaign aimed at families with the message: ‘If you love someone living with dementia, you’re living with it too.’ The campaign will run in the UK from January to March 2024 and highlight the practical and emotional support available to families and individuals affected by dementia, most notably…
The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2025 has opened for nominations. The organisers say: “These Awards are designed to reward the hard work, dedication, innovation and excellence of everyone working in the not-for-profit sector who is making a positive difference to people’s lives, whether they are supporting children or adults.” Nominations close on 25 October…