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Join us on Tuesday at Care Roadshow Derby - 14th June 2013
Are you a busy care professional in the Midlands?
Do you want to keep improving on your care setting?
Do you want to stay up to date with the current issues in this ever evolving industry?
Cut Price Deal for Care Homes - 13th June 2013
Employer support organisation the Forum of Private Business is offering a cut price deal for care homes as it kick starts a recruitment drive in the sector.
Save time and money for your care home - 11th June 2013
Tracking down the right suppliers can be an arduous task for care home owners and managers, taking up precious time surfing endless websites and trudging through catalogues.
CQC updates, Dementia seminars and much more! - 7th June 2013
Care Roadshow Derby will be bringing an informative and educational seminar programme to your doorstep on Tuesday 18th June at Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
Roadshow to bring Midlands Care Industry together- 3rd June 2013
Care Roadshows have been winding their way down the country; three of this year’s six events have taken place and the next stop is to be Derbyshire County Cricket Club on 18th June.
Three weeks until Care Roadshows visit the Midlands - 29th May 2013
In three weeks’ time Care Roadshows will be setting up at Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
Ideas and Inspiration for your Care Home - 17th May 2013
Care Roadshows will be making their way to Derbyshire County Cricket Club in just over four weeks’ time.
What's in store for the South? - 15th May 2013
Care Roadshows will be heading to the south this year visiting Bristol on 24th October and Brighton on 19th November.
Take the apetito challenge- 10th May 2013
apetito's Care Home Divisional Manager, Lee Sheppard, will be speaking at this month's Care Roadshow in Liverpool on the topic of Dignity & Nutrition In Care Homes.
Visit Care Roadshow Liverpool on Tuesday- 10th May 2013
It is not too late to register for your regional Care Roadshow which is taking place on Tuesday 14th May at Aintree Racecourse from 9.30am until 3pm.
One week until we come to you- 7th May 2013
It is now just one week until Care Roadshows set up at Aintree Racecourse bringing the regions care industry together for a day.
Alzheimer’s Society to train all CQC staff in dementia awareness- 2nd May 2013
Staff at the body responsible for standards of care in care homes and hospitals will for the first time be trained in dementia awareness.
Stay ahead with Care Roadshow Derby - 2nd May 2013
Care Roadshow Derby is back again with another great event for care home owners and managers in the region.
Good Food and a Good Time - 1st May 2013
Elior improving nutrition, hydration and social engagement for vulnerable residents in care homes
Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of memory problems by a fifth, study shows - 30th April 2013
Following a ‘Mediterranean diet’ including eating foods such as fruit, vegetables and olive oil, and avoiding saturated fat and red meat are linked with preserving cognitive function according to a study published in Neurology today.
Care Roadshows winding through the UK- 19th April 2013
Care Roadshows have been winding their way down the country with two of the six events this year having already taken place in Glasgow and Leeds Bradford.
There is still time to visit Care Roadshow Leeds Bradford- 12th April 2013
We appreciate how hard it can be to take time out of your day so we want to make sure this event is worth your trip. Here are five reasons we think Care Roadshow makes a rewarding day out and with entry, seminars, workshops and parking all FREE it will cost you nothing but your time.
One week until Care Roadshows come to you - 9th April 2013
It is now just one week until Care Roadshows set up at Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford.
Ideas and inspiration for your care home - 8th April 2013
Care Roadshows will be making their way to Liverpool’s Aintree Racecourse in just five weeks’ time.
Care Shop will launch 2013 Catalogue at Care Roadshow - 5th April 2013
Read about the latest news from Care Shop, a leading distributor into the Care Home market.
Help and support for people with severe vision impairment- 5th April 2013
In the UK there are currently more than 68,000 men and women with vision impairments who served in the Armed Forces at some point, including many former National Service personnel.
Specialist event for care professionals to take place in Leeds Bradford - 26th March 2013
Tracking down the right suppliers can be an arduous task for care home owners and managers, taking up precious time surfing endless websites and trudging through catalogues.
Medication Errors in Care Homes - 25th March 2013
As commissioners are directly increasing funding towards the care of service users with multiple and complex conditions, this in turn may lead to problems for providers around medication management, which is emerging as the area of significant risk for social care providers, according to Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors
Access 21 revive Elliscombe House - 20th March 2013
Access 21 care interiors have worked their magic on Somerset based care home Elliscombe House and revived the property creating a beautiful space for its residents to enjoy. Read their story about this transformation.
Race along to Care Roadshow Liverpool - 19th March 2013
Care Roadshow Liverpool is back again with another great event for care home owners and managers in the region.
Care Roadshow Leeds Bradford to bring care industry together - 12th March 2013
In five weeks’ time Care Roadshows will be rolling up at Cedar Court Hotel Bradford.
Care Roadshows are off to a Great Start - 8th March 2013
The first of six Care Roadshows touring the UK in 2013 took place earlier this week on Tuesday 5th March.
There is still time to visit Care Roadshow Glasgow - 1st March 2013
Are you a busy care professional in the Glasgow area?
Do you want to keep improving on your care setting?
Do you want to stay up to date with the current issues in this ever involving industry?
Under one week until Care Roadshow Glasgow - 27th February 2013
With the end of February this week spring is on its way, so now is the perfect time to give yourself a boost of inspiration by visiting Care Roadshow Glasgow.
Record numbers of people with dementia in care homes - 26th February 2013
Eighty per cent of people living in care homes – more than ever thought before - have either dementia or severe memory problems according to a new Alzheimer’s Society report published today (Tuesday 26 February 2013).
Design for Dementia at danfloor- 22nd February 2013
At danfloor we keep abreast of the recommendations when it comes to colour and design and have created a range of carpets which is suitable for use within homes that have residents living with dementia.
Get some fresh ideas at Care Roadshow Leeds Bradford - 19th February 2013
If you need some inspiration or fresh ideas to make the most of your care setting, then with entry, seminars and parking all free, Care Roadshow Leeds Bradford is the perfect opportunity to boost your imagination and bring you up to date with the latest in this ever evolving industry.
Guidance on how to safeguard care home residents from infection has been published by the Department of Health. - 18th February 2013
The publication ‘Prevention and control of infection in care homes’ has been compiled to provide ‘clear information’ on standards for providers to adhere to, with residential facilities being particularly vulnerable to diseases like the norovirus, because of the close proximity of residents.
Care Roadshow Glasgow to bring care industry together - 13th February 2013
In just three weeks’ time Care Roadshows will be rolling up at Hampden Park Stadium Glasgow giving you and all care professionals in this region a unique opportunity to get informed, inspired and to help you continue to improve on your care setting.
Prime Minister takes part in Dementia Friends session - 12th February 2013
David Cameron has today (Tuesday 12 February) taken part in one of the country’s first ever Dementia Friends sessions since the Alzheimer’s Society initiative went live this morning.
Famous Friends front campaign to combat lack of public understanding of dementia - 12th February 2013
Comedians and actresses Jo Brand and Meera Syal have become two of the first Dementia Friends as Alzheimer’s Society’s trailblazing awareness movement goes live today.
Care industry professionals to benefit from Care Roadshow Glasgow - 4th February 2013
Care Roadshow Glasgow will be coming to Hampden Park Stadium on 5 March, hosting seminars and workshops from many experts within the care sector.
Need some fresh ideas? - 30th January 2013
If you need some inspiration or fresh ideas to make the most of your care setting, then with entry, seminars, workshops and parking all free, Care Roadshow Glasgow is the perfect opportunity to boost your imagination and bring you up to date with the latest in this ever evolving industry.
Alzheimer’s Society launches new tools to improve dementia care - 29th January 2013
Choosing a care home and caring for people with dementia in care homes is set to be made easier thanks to new tools launched by Alzheimer’s Society today
Calling all Care Professionals - 23rd January 2013
Care Roadshows are touring the UK with six events in 2013. Heading for the centre of the north, the second of these care industry shows will be stopping at Bradford’s Cedar Court Hotel just outside of Leeds on 16th April.
Oomph’s Ben Allen wins £10k Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2012 - 22nd January 2013
The 27yr old from Scarborough won a £10,000 cash prize and trophy for the inspirational work he has been doing with his business, Oomph Wellness Limited, which is on a mission to rejuvenate and revolutionise the care sector for elderly and disabled people throughout the UK.
The New Equinox Colours - 17th January 2013
Danfloor will officially be launching new colours into the Equinox collection in the coming months.
Registration for Care Roadshows 2013 Now Open - 16th January 2013
We are pleased to announce that registration for Care Roadshows 2013 is now open.
Care Roadshows are FREE events for Care Home Owners, Managers, Care Providers and Care Professionals.
Dramatic variation in dementia diagnosis across UK - 15th January 2013
New figures released by the Alzheimer’s Society reveal wide variations in how many people are receiving a diagnosis of dementia in Britain, with rates ranging from 31.6 per cent in East Riding of Yorkshire to 75.5 per cent in Belfast.
Vegetarian Fund grant allows Carolyn P to connect with the world!- 14th January 2013
Carolyn P, a vegetarian in her late 70s is now able to live more independently, do her own shopping and connect with the world thanks to a grant from the Vegetarian Fund.
Miele plays vital role in eradicating superbugs from care homes says director Les Marshall - 11th January 2013
Nearly half of Miele’s sales in the UK are made to the care sector and sales and marketing director, Les Marshall, puts its success down to the “important part Miele Professional Ltd plays in preventing superbugs such as MRSA” in care homes.
Healthcare Interior Design Company Organises a Nationwide Charity Fundraiser - 9th January 2013
Access 21 Care Interiors offering interior design exclusively for the care sector and specialists in dementia design created a fundraising activity involving their suppliers across England to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society.
First Stop Glasgow - 8th January 2013
Care Roadshows are kicking off 2013 at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow on 5th March. It will be the first of six shows for the year and promises to be another important date for the care industry.
A date with the Queen for Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors - 3rd January 2013
Two Alzheimer’s Society Ambassadors have had their tireless work for the charity recognised in the New Year’s honours list.
Government announces £22million to boost dementia research - 21st December 2012
Government spending on dementia research will be boosted by two thirds thanks to a £22million cash injection announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today (20 December 2012).
One Direction take their shirts off in support of Alzheimer’s Society - 19th December 2012
Chart topping boy band One Direction is supporting Alzheimer’s Society by donating a hand signed T-shirt that will be auctioned on Ebay until tomorrow (Thursday 20 December).
New chair of Care Quality Commission David Prior says 'no room for complacency' - 17th December 2012
David Prior has been selected as the new chair of the Care Quality Commission.
Alzheimer Scotland wins Charity of the Year award at SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards 2012 - 10th December 2012
Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to have won the Charity of the Year award at SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards 2012. The award is a recognition of many years of dedicated effort towards improving the lives of people with dementia, their carers, partners and families.
Chancellor George Osborne urged to remember older people in 2013 - 7th December 2012
Campaigners for older people have asked Chancellor George Osborne not to forget the UK’s ageing population in 2013, after yesterday’s Autumn Statement led to concerns that social care services will be seriously harmed by further cuts to local authorities.
Care Roadshows to Host Six Events in 2013 - 5th December 2012
Care Roadshows are to reach even more care professionals in 2013 as organisers Broadway Events announce that they will be holding six editions of the trade events in 2013.
Care Roadshows Wraps up 2012- 3rd December 2012
As 2012 comes to an end we take a look back at the five inspiring Care Roadshows that took place this year. Firstly we would like to thank everyone for visiting and exhibiting at the events all around the UK, and making them the success they were.
Jeremy Hunt announces dementia as one of his four key health priorities - 26th November 2012
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has today announced improving dementia care and treatment as one of his four key priorities between now and the next general election.
Healthcare Interior Design Company Launches New Brand - 23rd November 2012
Access 21 Care Interiors offering interior design exclusively for the care sector and specialists in dementia design announces the launch of its new logo. Established in 1999 the company created the new brand to reflect its services as specialists in the healthcare market.
Only a Couple of Days Until Care Roadshow Brighton - 16th November 2012
It is not too late to visit the last Care Roadshow of 2012; the event will take place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Tuesday 20th November.
Join us for a FREE day out that will equip you with valuable information to help you make your care home the best it can be.
One Week to go before Brighton Care Roadshow - 13th November 2012
The final Care Roadshow of the year will be taking place at Hilton Brighton Metropole next week on Tuesday 20th November.
A million friends to join the fight against dementia - 12th November 2012
A trailblazing campaign will help a million people to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia and carers, Alzheimer’s Society announced today (Thursday 8 November). Dementia Friends, supported and funded by the government, aims to increase dementia awareness and change the way the nation thinks, talks and acts.
Stimulating Workshops and Nutrition Updates - 30th October 2012
If you are based in the South East don’t miss your chance to hear from top name speakers and to discuss your Care Home needs with leading suppliers. Visit Care Roadshow Brighton for FREE on Tuesday 20th November at Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Care Roadshows Comes to Derby in a Couple of Days- 18th October 2012
Don’t miss your chance to receive free comprehensive advice and to peruse leading products and services at Care Roadshow Derby. The event opens Tuesday 23rd October from 10am – 4pm and is your best chance in 2012 to access the latest updates and information regarding the care home sector. It is also a fantastic opportunity to network with experts, suppliers and your peers in a relaxed and informal environment.
My Care My Home's Views on the White Paper "Caring for our future: reforming care and support" - 10th October 2012
The Care Industry is disappointed in the Government’s recent white paper: The headline in “Community Market News” sums it up “White paper fails to offer long term care funding solution”. The industry had hoped that the White Paper might propose a government financed cap on the costs of care which all but the poorest elderly people have to meet out of their own resources. This download provides readers with an overview of My Care My Home's views on this white paper.
Care Roadshow Brighton - All Your Business Needs... - 4th October 2012
The final Care Roadshow of 2012 comes to the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Tuesday 20th November. The event will feature an array of products and services to help to develop your care home as well as a host of free seminars lead by industry experts.
5 Essential Reasons to Attend Care Roadshow Derby - 2nd October 2012
A trip to Care Roadshow Derby will equip you with the products, skills and knowledge to transform your Care Home. The event is free to attend and will be held at Derbyshire County Cricket Club on Tuesday 23rd October. There are many reasons to leave your care home for the day but here are our top five event highlights.
Come to Care Roadshow Brighton to meet with the East Sussex, Brighton & Hove Registered Care Homes Association - 21st September 2012
The East Sussex, Brighton & Hove Registered Care Homes Association (RCHA) care about helping you to provide the highest standards of care. Now more than ever care home business owners need all the support there is to ensure that they are meeting the ever changing government legislation and regulations.
Latest CQC Updates and Nutritional Advice - 18th September 2012
Whether you are a care home owner, manager or professional, you’ll meet with the people and the products you need to be inspired, invigorated and educated by during your visit to Care Roadshow Derby.
Share Best Practice and Receive Expert Advice at Care Roadshow Derby - 3rd September 2012
Care professionals are invited to receive the latest industry updates, discover inspirational ideas and view innovative products and services at Care Roadshow Derby. With standards of care and industry regulations frequently the focus of media attention; it is more important than ever before for homes to provide high standards of care.
Disabled Workers Could be Left Stranded in Emergencies, According to Research by Evac+Chair International - 30th August 2012
One in two companies is under prepared for evacuations in the workplace and wheelchair users and the mobility-impaired are most at risk from being unable to make a safe escape, according to a survey by evacuation specialists, Evac+Chair International.
HET Software announce merger with Australia’s leading provider of care home software solutions -
28th August 2012
h.e.t. software, a leading provider of software solutions for the social care industry, is proud to announce its merger with iCare Solutions (iCare), Australia’s leading provider of clinical, care and medication management software solutions to the Australian care home industry.
Receive Face-to-Face Specialist Advice from My Care My Home - 16th August 2012
My Care My Home, a just launched innovative new service, offers an independent guide to quality care as well as offering a free personal, face-to-face advice service to help people find the right type of care lifestyle.
Broadway Events Announce My Care My Home as Sponsor of Care Roadshows - 2nd August 2012
New independent advice service, My Care My Home has been announced as the headline sponsor of Care Roadshows. The announcement comes amidst promising second year visitor numbers for the trade events designed for the Care Home market.
Supernova Sanitising Wipes Saving Money for the NHS - 23rd July 2012
Quill International is launching Supernova Surface Wipes in a bulk size to help hospitals achieve higher levels of sanitisation at a lower price. The high performance Supernova sanitising wipes have been independently proven effective against 99.9% of bacteria, spores, viruses and fungi including Clostridium difficile, MRSA and Norovirus.
Discover Total Protection Services at Care Roadshow Brighton - 20th July 2012
Find out more about fire safety management with Total Protection Services. Total Protection Services, established in 1989, is a corporate member of the British Fire Consortium and offers first class Consultancy, Assessment and Fire Engineering Services at extremely competitive rates.
Liverpool Completes a Trio of Success Events for Care Roadshows 2012 - 26th June 2012
Broadway Events, the organisers of Care Roadshows, are pleased to announce promising visitor numbers for their first three shows of 2012.
Care Roadshow Liverpool Attracts Leading Experts and Professionals - 3rd May 2012
Join the leading care professionals already registered to attend Care Roadshow Liverpool. This is your chance to access educational seminars, innovative care suppliers and network with other industry professionals.
CQC Advice and Dementia Training at Care Roadshow Gateshead - 1st May 2012
There’s just three weeks to go until Care Roadshow comes to The Lancastrian Suite, Gateshead. The event is free to attend and is packed full of inspiration, industry updates and networking opportunities to help your care home stand out! Don’t miss out, join your colleagues and register today at www.careroadshows.co.uk.
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