Advice for care homes |
Nutrient guidance for care homes |
The Food Standards Agency has published nutrient and food-based guidance for those providing residential care for older people.
The advice for care homes includes guidance on appropriate nutrient intakes, healthy eating, allergy and food hygiene tips. There is also an example menu plan to help caterers for care homes follow the guidance, with a technical report showing how the menus follow Agency advice.
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Skills for Care |
Working in consultation with carers, employers and service users, Skills for Care aims to modernise adult social care in England, by ensuring qualifications and standards continually adapt to meet the changing needs of people who use care services.
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The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) |
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) acts as a 'one-stop-shop' for organisations, checking police records and, in relevant cases, information held by the Department of Health (DH) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
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Working in the UK |
The Border and Immigration Agency, provides information and guidance for both employers seeking to fill their vacancy with someone from overseas and for individuals wanting to apply for a work permit.
On their website you can find an Online toolkit that has been produced by the home office to support employers who wish to employ migrant workers.
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Care Home Authorities |
Care Commission |
The Scottish Commission for the regulation of Care (SCRC) registers, inspects and reports on social care services in Scotland.
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Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales (CSIW) |
The CSIW regulates social care, early years and private and voluntary health care services in Wales to make sure that care services meet the standards that the public has a right to expect.Their purpose is to safeguard vulnerable people.
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Commission for Social Care Inspection |
The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) registers, inspects and reports on social care services in England.
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Care Products |
Adapting Technology - Changing Lives |
AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. Whatever your health condition or age you can find a solution that will help you stay in touch and enjoy life to the full. We supported 850,000 people in 2006 including care professionals, employers, teachers and central and local government.
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Mangar International |
Mangar International has evolved to become a globally focused company with an extensive range of award winning and internationally acclaimed products. Our bath lifts, pillow lifts, emergency lifting cushion and other lifting equipment provide solutions to a wide variety of lifting, moving and handling problems to ensure independent living is a reality.
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Mobility Scooters-Bath Lifts, Riser Chairs and Riser Recliner Chairs |
Scooter bargains: online sale of all new brands mobility scooters with offered 12 months warranty if customer not satisfy by products then money back guarantee within 16 days.
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Safe Touch |
Safe Touch Ltd retail Biocidal products designed to assist in the reduction of Cross-Contamination of infections in both Private and Public sectors. Aimed primarily at the medical sectors.
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Sure Grip Glove |
The Sure Grip Glove helps the hands & fingers perform similar to normal hands & fingers. It is ideal for those people with hand disabilties.
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The Nutri Centre |
The Nutri Centre, opened by Prince Charles in 1988, has become Europe's leading Centre for Complementary Medicine. Situated in the heart of London, it houses not only some of the UK's most eminent practitioners, but also Europe's leading natural medicines dispensary and an extensive Library and Bookshop on Complementary Medicine, thus integrating all the services under one roof.
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Tinnitus Treatment and Remedies |
Find out more about the causes of Tinnitus and information on how to cope with tinnitus and the treatments and remedies to effectively and safely relieve tinnitus and Meniere's Disease.
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Dating |
Dating over 50 at FiftyAlready.com |
FiftyAlready.com is the top dating and friendship site for the over 50s in the UK and Ireland. Join for free and meet 1000s like you!
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Family Tracing Services |
Looking for adult relatives in the UK |
Find out how The Salvation Army can help locate missing relatives. - The Salvation Army's Family Tracing Service was officially established in 1885. It has developed to become one of their most distinctive international services.
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Health Care Information |
Good for you Good for your brain |
There is mounting scientific evidence showing that positive lifestyle decisions you make now, will help to reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life.
Making the right changes in diet, exercise, mental stimulation and social interaction are good for you, good for your brain.
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Online Cancer Guide |
A comprehensive resource providing complete information on various types of cancers such as prostrate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, throat, blood cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, etc. Also know about the causes of these cancers, symptoms, various treatment methods.
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Reverse osmosis water filter guide and reviews |
A comprehensive online guide and review source for reverse osmosis drinking water systems. A must-read for buyers who demands top quality water filters.
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Health Care Suppliers |
Made 4 Me Scrubs |
Design your own Scrubs! Buy custom made scrubs at ready-to-wear prices. Made4Me Scrubs will custom design your scrubs to your specific design, your choice of fabric and to your body measurements. You will look fashionable, comfortable AND attractive in the workplace.
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Heathcare Organisations |
Age Concern |
Age Concern promotes the well-being of all older people and helps to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
They support all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life, providing essential services such as day care and information. They also campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.
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Alzheimer Scoland |
We provide the national Dementia Helpline, and local services all over Scotland for people with dementia and their carers. Find an Alzheimer Scotland service in your area.
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Alzheimer's Society |
The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.
The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Arthritis Care |
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. We are the UK's largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis. We are a user led organisation which means people with arthritis are at the heart of our work - they form our membership, are involved in all of our activities and direct what we do.
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Counsel and Care |
Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding.
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Dignity in Dying |
Dignity in Dying is the leading campaigning organisation promoting patient choice at the end of life. We are also a major information source on end-of-life issues. We are independent of any political, religious or other organisation. We are supported entirely by voluntary contributions from members of the public.
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The Huntington's Disease Association |
The HDA is a UK registered charity which supports people affected by Huntington's disease (HD).
They also provide information and advice to families, friends and health care professionals whose task it is to support Huntington's disease families.
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Mental Health Services |
A funny farm |
A funny farm is a new site brought from Cooltan Arts . It aims to give a grassroots voice to those of us using or involved with mental health services providing each other with support, advice and sharing experiences, it is a creative place, where we can put drawings, paintings, photographs,creative writing, music and spoken word poetry.
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Rethink |
Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life. Find services and support near you.
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