News

The watchdog responsible for overseeing NHS hospitals and care homes is being urgently investigated by the Department of Health over a series of alleged failures that could have risked patient care.

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In partnership with The Albany, the Barbican, English National Ballet, Roundhouse and Watermans we are looking for outstanding individuals aged 19-24 who want a career in producing outdoor events. We are offering five full-time NVQ Level 2 paid apprenticeships to help produce London’s most ambitious festival from July – September 2012.

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Do you know someone who deserves an extra speacial surprise this christmas? Text Santa is a new show on ITV1 that aims to raise awareness and money for those most vulnerable during the festive period. Carers UK are among nine charities that are involved in this year’s Christmas appeal. If you want to nominate someone for a money-can’t-buy experience, click the link below for an application form.

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The Department of Health want to hear your views on the future of care and support. What priorities do you think this Government needs to focus on to improve the care and support system?

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Homeowners in their later years may have to find cash from equity release to pay for carers to visit them in their own property.

As part of new care rules, owners may be expected to pay for carers in their homes for the first time.

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We have received a warning which we have been asked to pass onto you regarding a new phone scam which has recently started.

Our colleague received a call from a ‘representative’ of BT, informing them that they were disconnecting their phone because of an unpaid bill. The caller demanded payment immediately of £31.00 or warned it would cost £118.00 to re-connect at a later date.

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From Monday 5th December Southwark Carers will be based at:

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A dossier containing “shameful” stories about the care elderly patients receive in NHS hospitals in England has been published by campaigners.

The Patients Association said the 16 cases include people being denied pain relief, left to sit in their own faeces and going without food and drink.

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The latest edition of the Southwark Carers News is now available to download.

Southwark Carers News Nov / Dec 2011

A new campaign to raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of dementia has being launched. Aimed at encouraging more people to seek an early diagnosis of dementia, the campaign targets the family and friends of people at risk of dementia who are likely to be the first to see the signs and can encourage their loved one to see their GP.

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