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Stephany Bardzil @stephanybardzil.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

So proud of my colleague Monique representing our charity at #ProvidersUnite day of action today #ValueSocialCare

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Beyond Dementia @beyonddementia.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

'It's the perfect antidote to anyone who believes life stops when #dementia begins.' Beth Britton's blog on her and Liz Jones' visit to #OldSilkWorks club - in CMM today. She nailed our ethos and we loved hosting you both! www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk/blog/alzheim... @ncfcareforum.bsky.social

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Alzheimer's Support does day care differently

Beth Britton reports on her recent visit with Liz Jones, Policy Director at the National Care Forum (NCF), to see award-winning Alzheimer's Support service in action.

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Beyond Dementia @beyonddementia.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Congratulations to Phil Horton and Susan Dixon, who have each clocked up 20 years as support workers. Thank you for making life richer for people affected by dementia, for always seeing the person first and for continuing to be be such an important part of our team 💙

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Beyond Dementia @beyonddementia.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

We're on the BBC explaining what the autumn budget means for our #dementia #charity in #Wiltshire. BBC News - Wiltshire charity 'will cost £200k more to run' after Budget - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Wiltshire charity 'will cost £200k more to run' after Budget

Alzheimer's Support Wiltshire says it is facing higher costs following changes in the autumn Budget.

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 26/11/2024

In a letter to NCVO and @acevo.bsky.social, Rachel Reeves confirmed the government's decision to provide exemptions to public sector employers only and not to charities

thirdsector.co.uk

Charities will not be exempt from employer National Insurance hike, Chancellor confirms

The rise in employer NI contributions are expected to cost the sector £1.4bn per year

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Stephany Bardzil @stephanybardzil.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Not the response we wanted. Social care charities in particular work alongside the health sector, delivering statutory services that are increasing being funded through fundraising. Neither right nor sustainable!

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Saba Salman @sabasalman.com · 25/11/2024

How good to see a photo like this in a story about #dementia Also, these words from a care home volunteer translate to, well, everything: 'I never judge a book by its cover now, as you have no idea what people have been through or how they might feel' #socialcare www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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A new start after 60: I became a ‘hummingbird’ for people with dementia

When Ann Thomas-Carter retired, she lost her sense of purpose. Then she began volunteering in a care home and found six hours could fly past in six minutes

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It's nearly hellebore season. Brace for this kind of thing from me:

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Beyond Dementia @beyonddementia.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Tough interview but we have a new therapy dog for #MillSt Club. Welcome to the team Bella!

Jack Russel Bella rests calmly in the lap of head of day care Grant

Three dogs with Grant kneeling down. Therapy whippets Higby and Dottie meet the new recruit.

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Beyond Dementia @beyonddementia.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Sobering read from @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social - and the threat is real. Our relatively small charity provides #dementia #socialcare in the community and faces £200k cost increase after the #autumn #budget. And some difficult choices...

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