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Yee-Haw! Elm Bank Care Home Embraces The Spirit Of The Wild West
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Yee-Haw! Elm Bank Care Home Embraces The Spirit Of The Wild West

August 25, 2026
New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter
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New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter

August 25, 2026
Brunelcare and University of Bristol Students Create Community Maps to Connect Residents With Local Opportunities
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Brunelcare and University of Bristol Students Create Community Maps to Connect Residents With Local Opportunities

August 25, 2026
Karuna Manor Care Home Celebrates India’s Independence Day
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Karuna Manor Care Home Celebrates India’s Independence Day

August 25, 2026
NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’
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NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’

August 25, 2026
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home

August 24, 2026
Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers
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Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers

August 24, 2026
Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research

August 24, 2026
NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season
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NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season

August 24, 2026
Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home
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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home

August 24, 2026
Nottinghamshire Nurse Marks 40 Years of Service with Prestigious Award Shortlisting
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Nottinghamshire Nurse Marks 40 Years of Service with Prestigious Award Shortlisting

August 24, 2026
ICO Video Helps Care-Experienced People Understand Their Care Record Rights
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ICO Video Helps Care-Experienced People Understand Their Care Record Rights

August 21, 2026
Immigration Changes are Worsening The Care Crisis says Unison
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Immigration Changes are Worsening The Care Crisis says Unison

August 20, 2026
Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak
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Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak

August 12, 2026
Care and Support Alliance Urges Leaders to Back PM’s Social Care Reform Push
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Care and Support Alliance Urges Leaders to Back PM’s Social Care Reform Push

August 11, 2026
One In Six Hospital Beds Filled by Dementia Patients
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One In Six Hospital Beds Filled by Dementia Patients

August 5, 2026

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Yee-Haw! Elm Bank Care Home Embraces The Spirit Of The Wild West
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Yee-Haw! Elm Bank Care Home Embraces The Spirit Of The Wild West

August 25, 2026

Residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering, run by Barchester Healthcare, enjoyed a rootin’, tootin’ afternoon of music, laughter and friendship as they celebrated Cowboy Day…

New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter
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New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter

August 25, 2026

A new Addenbrooke’s Hospital service providing specialist geriatric care directly in care homes has significantly reduced hospital admissions for Care UK residents.

Brunelcare and University of Bristol Students Create Community Maps to Connect Residents With Local Opportunities
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Brunelcare and University of Bristol Students Create Community Maps to Connect Residents With Local Opportunities

August 25, 2026

Brunelcare has partnered with Bristol University Students to create new Community Maps designed to help Brunelcare tenants discover local services, activities and opportunities…

Karuna Manor Care Home Celebrates India’s Independence Day
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Karuna Manor Care Home Celebrates India’s Independence Day

August 25, 2026

Karuna Manor Care Home in Harrow celebrated India’s Independence Day with a vibrant programme that brought residents, staff, families and guests together to celebrate India’s rich history…

NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’
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NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’

August 25, 2026

NHS organisations in England are “systematically failing” to comply with legally required digital safety standards…

WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home

August 24, 2026

A couple have marked an extraordinary double milestone in the space of two days. Navy veteran Stan Field turned 100 on Monday 17 August, and…

Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers
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Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers

August 24, 2026

NHS organisations in England could face unbudgeted costs of close to £1bn a year because of a government crackdown on zero hours contracts, according to…

Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research

August 24, 2026

Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a new  Programme Award as part of a major refresh of its research funding schemes, aimed at accelerating progress in…

NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season
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NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season

August 24, 2026

The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The…

Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home
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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home

August 24, 2026

The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday surrounded by family and friends at her Surrey care home. Ms Caterham marked…

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Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes
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Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes

August 19, 2026

What are the biggest challenges in care homes when it comes to dishwashing? Infection control and compliance. But they’re not the only challenges. Winterhalter’s team…

Pairly partners with The Access Group giving UK home care providers free access to real-time care enquiry technology
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Pairly partners with The Access Group giving UK home care providers free access to real-time care enquiry technology

July 16, 2026
allmanhall Strengthen Care Sector Expertise with Appointment of Jamie Clews
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allmanhall Strengthen Care Sector Expertise with Appointment of Jamie Clews

June 29, 2026
Waste Management Specialist Appointed to Help Care Homes Save Thousands of Pounds a Year
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Waste Management Specialist Appointed to Help Care Homes Save Thousands of Pounds a Year

June 10, 2026
Person Centred Software Acquires Camascope, Bringing Together Best-In-Class Medication Management and Digital Care Solutions Across UK Social Care
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Person Centred Software Acquires Camascope, Bringing Together Best-In-Class Medication Management and Digital Care Solutions Across UK Social Care

June 10, 2026

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How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026
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How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026

August 20, 2026

Health and care businesses are critical to support UK communities. They help provide a safe place for some of the most vulnerable people in society. But this safety relies heavily on the cash in the bank…

A Toast to Tradition: Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week in Care Homes Across the UK
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A Toast to Tradition: Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week in Care Homes Across the UK

August 10, 2026
How E-Invoicing Can Unlock New Standards For Care Providers
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How E-Invoicing Can Unlock New Standards For Care Providers

July 28, 2026
Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care
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Why Bereavement Support Must Be Part Of Good End Of Life Care

July 23, 2026
Why I Created MiCode
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July 6, 2026

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How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026
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How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026

August 20, 2026

Health and care businesses are critical to support UK communities. They help provide a safe place for some of the most vulnerable people in society. But this safety relies heavily on the cash in the bank…

Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes
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Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes

August 19, 2026
Fall Savers – Affordable Fall Monitoring Solution
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Fall Savers – Affordable Fall Monitoring Solution

August 18, 2026
A Tale From The Manor
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A Tale From The Manor

August 9, 2026
The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors

June 29, 2026
How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026
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How to Help Your Health and Care Business Grow in 2026

Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes
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Fall Savers – Affordable Fall Monitoring Solution
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Fall Savers – Affordable Fall Monitoring Solution

A Tale From The Manor
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors

Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes
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Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes

Grahame Gardner: Supporting Professionalism, Comfort and Confidence in Care
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Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be
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Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection
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Setting the Standard: Care Home Compliance Made Simple
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Grand(E) Way To Help Address Barriers To Postural Care
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