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North Wales dementia choir on song in first ever live performance

April 26, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

AN inspiring choir for people living with or alongside dementia performed for the first time in front of a packed audience. Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) hosts weekly singing sessions in care homes, communities and […]

Dementia charity on song with new Wales choir sessions

January 25, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

AN INNOVATIVE charity is inviting people living with or alongside dementia to share the joy of singing with weekly chorus sessions in the community. Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC), hosts weekly singing sessions in care […]

The golden oldies helping care home residents beat the winter blues: Music lovers share their favourite feelgood songs

January 12, 2023 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

It’s well known that music can lift the spirts, and research even shows that it can support good mental health. According to recent research by Bupa: – Eight in 10 UK adults say music is […]

Dementia Friendly Shopping: Here’s Exactly What’s Needed From The Retail Sector To Create An Inclusive Shopping Experience

November 2, 2022 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

New research from The International Longevity Centre (ILC) has revealed one in four people living with dementia avoid shopping after diagnosis, despite enjoying it previously. The results of the recent study by ILC should place […]

How to spot the early signs of dementia according to an elderly care expert

July 25, 2022 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

Dementia is a syndrome that affects many people, including loved ones, that we are continuously trying and understand in more detail. For those with elderly relatives, dementia can be a worrying possibility that nobody wants […]

Company launches pioneering technology to improve wellbeing of those with dementia

February 9, 2021 Lisa Baker, Editor, Wellbeing News Comments Off

Healthcare technology company Tover has today announced the launch of Tovertafel 2, a pioneering cognitive stimulation system proven to improve wellbeing and quality of life in those living with cognitive challenges such as dementia or […]

Hospitality

Keeping Your Staff Smiling: How Hospitality Businesses Can Prioritize Wellbeing

The hospitality industry thrives on creating unforgettable experiences for guests. From the warmth of a five-star hotel to the buzz of a trendy bar, it’s the people behind the scenes who turn vision into reality. [...]
News

Wellbeing has plateaued since COVID – despite higher awareness and use of wellbeing support and tools

80% of employees are aware and use wellbeing support and tools in 2023 compared to 77% in 2020 70% of employees in 2023 felt part of a supportive community, down from 79% in 2020 68% [...]
COVID-19 Vaccination

First UK private corporate COVID vaccine clinic delivered

Doctorcall, the longest-standing independent provider of private flu vaccination campaigns, has delivered the UK’s first corporate COVID vaccination clinic. Ten staff were vaccinated using the Pfizer vaccine. The first of three sessions, with 30 staff [...]
Health

Half of employees will have to take time off due to illness or an accident and around 60% of those are left without pay

Over half (52%) of employees have had to take time off work due to sickness or injury Just two in five (38%) received paid time off during absences This comes as 17% admitted their employer [...]
News

3 new ways to think about workplace wellbeing in your business

Wellbeing and work-life balance have become an important discussion point over the last few years. There may be various reasons for this: Generation Z recruits entering the workforce with different workplace expectations; the COVID pandemic [...]

Hospitality

Keeping Your Staff Smiling: How Hospitality Businesses Can Prioritize Wellbeing

April 25, 2024 Comments Off

The hospitality industry thrives on creating unforgettable experiences for guests. From the warmth of a five-star hotel to the buzz of a trendy bar, it’s the people behind the scenes who turn vision into reality. […]

News

Wellbeing has plateaued since COVID – despite higher awareness and use of wellbeing support and tools

April 18, 2024 Comments Off

80% of employees are aware and use wellbeing support and tools in 2023 compared to 77% in 2020 70% of employees in 2023 felt part of a supportive community, down from 79% in 2020 68% […]

COVID-19 Vaccination

First UK private corporate COVID vaccine clinic delivered

April 11, 2024 Comments Off

Doctorcall, the longest-standing independent provider of private flu vaccination campaigns, has delivered the UK’s first corporate COVID vaccination clinic. Ten staff were vaccinated using the Pfizer vaccine. The first of three sessions, with 30 staff […]