Mobility News
New research project aims to help those with mobility issues lead more active lives
26th January 2016
The University of Bath is encouraging people over-65 with limited mobility to take part in a new research study that hopes to use physical activity as a means to reducing the issues they have around moving.
Care Awards launch to recognise the work of caregivers in the South West
21st January 2016
Care Focus, the community interest organisation based in the South West, has opened nominations for this year’s awards highlighting outstanding care provision in the independent, public and voluntary sectors.
Carers UK urges politicians to support carers after Attendance Allowance changes
14th January 2016
Carers UK is alarmed to hear that the management for the current Attendance Allowance could be placed under community authority in the future, following a statement made by the Government in December.
Success for community group that aims to tackle isolation amongst the elderly
13th January 2016
A community group set up in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, which helps elderly residents has gained wide support in 2015 and is hoping to encourage even more faces in the New Year.
Disability charity calls for more Lifetime Homes
30th December 2015
The number of disabled people on the waiting list for council housing has increased by 17 per cent over the last five years according to UK disability charity Leonard Cheshire Disability.
London charity connects older people with their neighbours
28th December 2015
North London Cares has set up a befriending scheme to combat loneliness in older people and bring communities together.
Life Lessons from Inspirational Older People
22nd December 2015
With the season of reflection upon us, we have asked some of the most inspirational people we could find, what, upon reflection, their life lesson would be in order to live life to its fullest.
Hertfordshire Council takes unusual step to support carers
15th December 2015
Hertfordshire County Council in partnership with the county’s CCGs has now come up with a way to help families that have struggled – they are encouraging those with caring responsibilities to come forward and make themselves known so that they can undergo a free assessment.
