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WBWCare

  1. My carers legal workshop went well at Olive Carers Centre in Torquay (part of Crossroads Care). Keep your eyes peeled for the next one!
  2. Interesting article on elder abuse and protecting the elderly: bit.ly/KGgZft from @IrishTimes
  3. Please see link to article detailing DoH deadlines for Retrospective Reviews for #NHS Continuing Healthcare funding wbw.co.uk/news/12-04-27/…
  4. Retrospective Review for Continuing Healthcare deadline introduced by stealth m.dailymail.co.uk/money/bills/ar…
  5. new breakthrough test for #Alzheimer's could delay symptoms by years express.co.uk/posts/view/314…
  6. Court decudes that "true consent" was not given by #elderly woman bullied into moving into a care home mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/DL_v_A_Local_A…
  7. #CQC to inspect 320 #abortion clinics.Does a wider remit detract from their regulation of care? Absolutely. communitycare.co.uk/Articles/23/03…
  8. National Cut Off date for Retrospective Reviews for CHC Funding revealed and deadlines loom dh.gov.uk/health/2012/03…
  9. Poor management and shocking standards in home care: A further threat to the vulnerable, as exposed in #Which? report which.co.uk/news/2012/03/w…
  10. Assisted dying back on the agenda following High Court ruling that "right to die" case will progress to a full hearing bbc.co.uk/news/uk-173367…
  11. Dying with #dignity and ensuring your wishes are met: @WBWCare explains Advanced Directives wbw.co.uk/news/12-03-09/…
  12. @WBWCare: back after radio silence. See my article on care fees, which hopefully sheds some light on this complex area wbw.co.uk/news/11-03-02/…
  13. Lasting Powers of Attorney are not just for the elderly! linkedin.com/news?viewArtic…
  14. A reason why Social Workers close their files on new self funding care home residents and do not re-assess them?guardian.co.uk/social-care-ne…
  15. £84 million raised by Councils hike in charges by the #vulnerable for their #care. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2…
  16. Social engineering at its most outrageous.Housing minister to encourage the elderly to downsize their homes. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2…
  17. I'm supporting @age_uk's #careincrisis campaign. Add a #twibbon - twb.ly/x6xPzB - and sign the petition now - bit.ly/carecrisis