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Thousands of Pensioners taking out ‘Pay When you Die’ Deals

19/08/2015

In light of recent increases to costs of homecare, nearly 20,000 British pensioners have been forced to sign contracts which effectively give councils permission to take money from their property after death. ...

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CQC Chief:Budget Cuts Putting Enormous Pressure on Underpaid Care Workers

11/08/2015

The chief of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) warned recently that social care services for adult in the UK is experiencing “stress and strain.” ...

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The Failure of the CQC to raise awareness of their service update

05/08/2015

The CQC (Care Quality Commission) has been criticised for its inability to raise awareness of its updated services. The organisation, which is tasked with inspecting care, requires that individuals seeking employment in the care sector undergo a criminal records check known as a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check (formerly CRB check). This is in order to attest to the potential employee’s good character and suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. ...

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Severely disabled planning to sue after Oxfordshire County Council imposed 50% cut on his care funds

28/07/2015

Nearly a month after the government has ended the Independent Living Fund (ILF), an Oxfordshire man who is severely disabled is planning to sue his council. ...

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New Drug has Potential to Stop Effects of Alzheimer's

24/07/2015

The first drug that may stop the effects of Alzheimer's has been revealed. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly divulged initial data of the effects of its new Alzheimer’s drug solanezumab at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Washington, DC last July 22, 2015. ...

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Funding Cut Spells End Independent Living for Disabled Individuals

20/07/2015

The severely disabled in Brighton and Hove who has been living independently may be forced to move out of their homes due to cuts in national funding. ...

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