Health

Council funded project supporting people with Alzheimer’s

People with Alzheimer’s living in Stone and the surrounding areas are benefiting from an innovative project thanks to a local voluntary group and funding from the county council.   The Stone Alzheimer’s Club’s Better Lives project provides support and special clinics designed for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their family and carers. The project received

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Central Co-op raises £2.5 million for Dementia UK

Central Co-op is proud to announce that its seven-year partnership with Dementia UK has raised over £2.5 million, significantly contributing to the expansion of the charity’s dementia specialist Admiral Nurse services across the country.   The impressive total was achieved through initiatives like “Time for a Cuppa” fundraising events, sports challenges, car washes and even

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Achieve Your Health Goals Locally Through Longevity Transformation

Focusing on health and wellness opens doors to achieving personal goals, providing a foundation for a fulfilling life. In Staffordshire, where community ties are strong and resources are available, embracing wellness can enhance individual and communal well-being. By tapping into local wellness resources, residents can forge a path toward lasting health improvements that resonate personally

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Newcastle care specialist opens dementia café, with free coffee and cake to support community

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month and Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme is inviting local people to visit the Lower Street village and find out about the range of services available to enhance quality of life for people living with dementia. Members of the community are encouraged to drop in any time this month for a chat over complimentary

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Lichfield MP calls for greater support for hospice sector following St Giles visit

Hospice care has been underfunded for decades and more must be done to make the sector sustainable, according to Lichfield MP Dave Robertson. Mr Robertson, MP for Lichfield, Burntwood and the villages, visited St Giles Hospice in Whittington this week (November 18) to discuss the financial pressures it is currently facing. Last week, St Giles

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Newcastle Carers Overjoyed to Be Named Best in Class

Six social care colleagues at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme are celebrating picking up accolades at the Great West Midlands Care Awards, with their passion, dedication and performance in their work all recognised as the best in the region.     Those landing winners’ trophies and high commendations from the panel of judges are:   Jamie Rogers – The

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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Bolsters Critical Care Paramedic Team

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointments of three new highly skilled trainee critical care paramedics to its pre-hospital emergency team. The new crew members, George Duffin, James Cloke and Tom Hillidge joined the charity between July and October 2024.   As trainee critical care paramedics, George, James, and Tom have all undergone a

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