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• Care was never shielded from Covid-19

  26-05-2021 18:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Revelations about the Government’s handling of social care settings during the Covid-19 crisis come as no surprise, care providers said today.The Independent Care Group (ICG) said it was obvious from the start that the Government had no plan on how to look after the vulnerable when coronavirus struck and the sector suffered as a result.Their comments came after former Government advisor Dominic Cummings told a committee there was no proper plan for care homes and that it was “catastr
  
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• Deciphering structure of a toxic matter that destroys the nerves in the brain

  26-05-2021 15:30
  Researchers reveal the structure of a hetero-oligomer nano-aggregate - a substance that causes Parkinson's and dementia - through quadruple force mapping.
  
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• Ledbury brain injury unit puts on circus spectacular

  26-05-2021 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Staff and residents at a brain injury unit in Ledbury donned a variety of wacky outfits to raise spirits on World Circus Day.Market Lodge’s lounge was turned into a ‘Big Top’, with staff and residents taking on various roles such as ticket collector, food vendors and fortune teller.Everyone was in high spirits as staff showcased an array of talents, including a ‘strong man’, jugglers and even one as a ‘performing seal’.Tasty delights such as hotdogs, pop
  
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• Northern Ireland Health Minister officially opens new dementia wing at Bangor nursing home

  26-05-2021 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Health Minister Robin Swann has officially opened the new £2m dementia wing at Oakmont Lodge nursing and residential home in Bangor.Operated by Dunluce Healthcare, the 24-bed facility designed specifically for the needs of those living with dementia, provides residential and nursing care of the highest quality, in beautiful and modern surroundings.The extension to the Bangor West home, which employs 100 staff, brought the overall number of beds to 80.Ryan Smith, Chief Executive of Dunluce
  
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