Aged :: 7,000 care homes share ?67m cash boost, UK

The quality of life for older people in care homes across England will benefit from a ?67m refurbishment fund from the Department of Health, care services Minister Ivan Lewis announced today.

Seven thousand care homes will receive money as part of the Government’s dignity campaign which aims to place dignity and respect at the heart of caring for older people.

Improvements will directly benefit residents, such as:

– replacing worn-out carpeting or floor coverings to reduce the risk of falls
– upgrading dining rooms
– upgrading residents’ bedrooms and bathrooms
– improving gardens or outside spaces used by residents, to encourage outdoor exercise
– alterations that would give the residents greater privacy
– providing information technology that benefits older residents, such as access to internet and email.

Care services minister Ivan Lewis said:

“Throughout the Department of Health’s Dignity in Care campaign I have heard how much dignity matters. I know how important it is for people living in care homes to have an environment they are happy in and that they are proud to call home.”

“By distributing this funding to almost 7,000 care homes throughout England we are able to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people and their families.

“This supports the excellent work of health and social care professionals, the voluntary and independent sectors and carers – both family and paid – who work passionately together every day to continually improve the lives of older people.”


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