1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. Halton Haven - March 2020

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    We completed an announced visit at Halton Haven Hospice on 2 March 2020, on the request of the hospice, to learn about their work and patient care.

  4. Widnes Hall - January 2020

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    Report on our visit to Widnes Hall on 28 Jan 2020.

  5. Simonsfield Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Simonsfield Care Home on 27 Feb 2020

  6. St Patricks Care Home

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    Report on our visit to St Patrick’s on 14 January 2020

  7. Madeline McKenna Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Madeline McKenna Care Home on 10 December 2019

  8. Trewan House Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Trewan House on 21 November 2018

  9. Halton View Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 16 October 2018

  10. Norton Lodge Care Home report

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    Report on our visit to Norton Lodge on 12 September 2018

  11. Getting social care right starts with good information and advice

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    Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

  12. Visiting regulations consultation

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) held a consultation in June 2023 on visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices. They received over 1,400 responses from people receiving care, their friends and families, and health and care staff, and found clear support for introducing in law a new fundamental standard for visiting and accompanying.

  13. Ferndale Court - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Ferndale Court on 9 January 2024.

  14. Halton View Care Home - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 17 January 2024.

  15. Young Carers Action Day 2023

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    Young Carers Action Day takes place on Wednesday 15th March 2023. A young carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.
    There are an estimated 800 000 young carers in the UK.

  16. Understanding the experience of caring for a friend or family member after their stroke – a research study.

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    Have you looked after a loved one following a stroke? The University of Manchester would like to hear the experiences of those who have cared for a friend or family member after a stroke. This study is part of a thesis project for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester.

  17. Carers views sought by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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    Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, formally St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust, are interested in hearing carers experience of hospital.
    They would like to find out about your experience as a carer, whilst the person that you care for was in hospital, to enable them to make any improvements required.
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  18. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.