Community
Residents Warned To Take Care With Doorstep Traders
Residents are being asked to beware of companies selling security and fire alarms by using high pressure sales techniques ... Full story
Shopmobility recruits two new rascals to the fleet
The Cheltenham Shopmobility service has some new additions to their extensive fleet of modern mobility equipment with two new Rascal scooters, which incorporate the very latest in design features. ... Full story
Frauster uses disabled badge to shop at Westfield
A fraudster - who used her mum's disabled badge to park near West London's Westfield shopping centre - has been found guilty today (9 August), fined and ordered to pay court costs. ... Full story
Lifting the lid on disability hate crimes in Cumbria
A new project in Cumbria is aiming to uncover incidences of violence and abuse against disabled people and encourage more people to report them. ... Full story
Future of day care services
At a meeting on 26 July Brent Council's Executive agreed to consult on the future of day care services for vulnerable people. The consultation began on 2 August with events at day centres throughout the month ... Full story
Watch Out For Rogue Traders
The Tandridge Community Safety Partnership is warning residents to watch out for unscrupulous salesmen or workmen in the area, who try to pressurise elderly and vulnerable residents into having unnecessary work and repairs carried out to their homes. ... Full story
West Sussex Buy With Confidence scheme teams up with Which?
The Buy With Confidence scheme run by West Sussex County Council Trading Standards Service to protect consumers from rogue traders has forged a link with Which? ... Full story
Personalisation in Enfield
The way that people receive social care is changing across the country, this is known as personalisation, it is in line with Government guidance, and has to be in place by April 2011. Personalisation allows people more choice and control about how they live their lives. ... Full story
NEW GOLFING THE WAY TO HEALTH SESSIONS
The 'golfing the way to health' scheme will be hosting two new sessions in the East Riding. ... Full story
Olympic medallist Sally Gunnell opens new fitness suite
Former Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell inspired Gravesham ... Full story
DISABILITY INFORMATION DAY
A drop-in disability information day is to take place on Thursday, 29 July 2010, between 10am and 4pm in Sainsbury ... Full story
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A NEW mobile information service offering advice and support to older residents in West Sussex will be in Southbourne on Friday July 30. ... Full story
'AIMING HIGH
West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member Pete Bradbury has made it clear that the ... Full story
Staff Complete Midnight Walk for Charity
Staff from Epping Forest District Council ... Full story
Help Older People Feel Safer at Home
Safe and Sound is a new home security check and accident prevention service helping anyone aged over 60 ... Full story
Excellence in social care is celebrated
Middlesbrough Council and Enfield Council were awarded Beacon status for their outstanding work in ... Full story
Making life easier for the over 65s
Enfield residents aged 65 and over, who have not already registered for this service, can now get some extra support when they register with the council ... Full story
Caring as a career
Gloucestershire County Council is helping young people take their first steps on the path to a career in care. ... Full story
GET READY FOR DISABILITY SPORT MONTH
People in North Tyneside with a disability are being encouraged to try out a new sport throughout July. ... Full story
Get up and go to avoid fatal falls in later life
Older people are being encouraged to keep active by taking part in regular exercise to avoid injuring themselves in later life. ... Full story
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Too many older people are suffering in silence as a result of abuse they face in their day to day life. ... Full story
County council opens new doors for carers with confidence-boosting courses that prove a top 10 hit
Gloucestershire County Council has received national recognition for breaking down the barriers faced by carers in gaining support. ... Full story
New Enfield Carers Centre throws open its doors
Monday 14th June sees the formal opening of a brand new resource for Enfield in the shape of a state of the art Carers Centre. ... Full story
The Fairfield Centre Supports National Falls Awareness Week
The Fairfield Centre in Leatherhead is supporting this month ... Full story
Charities In Cash Boost
More than 20 charities will gather in Newcastle town centre on bank holiday Monday (31 May) to raise funds and awareness of their good work. ... Full story
East of England News
- What support is available in your community?
- Calling all local pensioners
- Clarence Park to host St Albans Mela
- Healthy Living Fair
- Health chief's praise for Thurrock
- Contact and Connect Thurrock visit House of Commons
- Outcome Based Care Pilot Scheme
- Contact and Connect is Working
- Contact and Connect - John Stanley's Update
London News
- Westminster offers best in London for learning disabilities
- London's first pensioners' playground opens in Hyde Park
- Learning Disability Event - June 24th
- Enfield cares for carers
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010
- Make the most of your retirement
- Brent Council prepares to mark Brent Carers' Week 2010
- Online help to ensure deaf people are heard
- Westminster using satellite technology to help people with dementia
- Link Age Plus feature
North East England News
- Health and Happiness in North Tyneside
- Improving Dementia Services
- New opportunities for Day Care
- North Tyneside residents are invited to an open meeting of the Learning Disability Partnership Board.
- James Morrison to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival
- Website offers Learning Disability Support
- Fun, Fitness and Frolics, and its all for Older People
- Topping Out Ceremony For Extra Care Development
North West England News
- Adult social care to be transformed
- Consultation begins on proposals to transform care for older people in Barrow
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- Social workers praised following inspection
- Liverpool praised for care information
- Care for dementia sufferers given fresh boost in Cumbria
- Stray dogs get top treatment in Preston
- Council proposes a more accessible approach to equipment and helping disabled people
- Social care in Liverpool is
- Mayor to make a meal of his civic duty
South East England News
- Disability Awareness Training for Taxi Drivers
- Challenge yourself before London 2012
- Council rewarded for transition work with young people with disabilities
- Happy feet for West Berkshire Residents
- A Return Visit for Colin Fry
- National changes to concessionary travel ahead
- Backing World Social Worker Day in West Sussex
- Free Family Active Session for those with disabilities
South West England News
- County council opens new doors for carers
- Melissa's Story
- Caring for the carers
- Silver surfers encouraged to get online
- A chance to meet, greet and have a cuppa with friendly faces from Fairtide
- Giving people more choice and control
- Town centre drop-in will open doors for people with learning disabilities
- County
- A prescription to a healthier lifestyle
- Community Meals placements prove a recipe for success
West Midlands News
- Health and well-being day gets thumbs up
- Old and young volunteers urged to join project
- New GP walk-in centre opens in Hereford
- Alert Over Bogus Callers
- Council to provide charge points for electric cars
- Flavours of Herefordshire Awards 2009
- Free shed alarms for residents
- Former Land Army girl from Hereford is off to see the Queen
- Film called "Newcastle 1967" takes residents down memory lane
- Residents Invited to Join Mayor's Walk
Yorkshire and Humberside News
- Celebration of creative sessions pilot for older people
- Grandparenting in the Modern Age
- Over 50's Event in Pocklington
- Reducing the Risk of Slips, Trips and Falls in the Home
- Creative sessions are music to the ears of care home residents
- Elvis World Cup Qualifier in Bridlington
- See A Top Chef Cook Inspirational Healthy Food
- Local History Book Fair 2009
- The London Theatre Voices
- Eat, meet and be merry
Wales News
- Gwynedd all set for Radio 1
- Police and mental health training is model for the UK
- Celebrating achievement in Social Care, Health and Housing
- Carers were my Snow Angels
- Caring Shirleys do council proud
- Drink safe and stay safe this Christmas
- Charles is back on his feet thanks to Enablement Service
- Llanelli man regains confidence with Enablement Service
- Flexible care and independent living choices for older people
Charity News
- Local Swimmers Help Raise £2Million For Marie Curie
- UKAF supports the DH Autism Consultation 'Implementing Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives'
- Gail Porter and Terri Dwyer step out for new summertime walks. Walk Ten for Marie Curie Cancer Care
- The MedicAlert Foundation - Speaks for you, when you can’t!
- Dementia UK hits the West End
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- Walk for Skin 2010 hits the UK!
- Why saving lives is simply blooming marvellous
- Epilepsy Action is Celebrating its Diamond Jubilee
- Dementia Awareness Week 4th-10th July Activities from Dementia UK
Cannabis 'can reduce nerve pain'
New research has found that smoking cannabis from a pipe can help reduce chronic neuropathic pain caused by injury or surgery, as well as decrease anxiety and depression. ... Full story
