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New Nursing Workforce Report Launched
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New Nursing Workforce Report Launched

August 27, 2026
Dream of Pulling a Pint Comes True For Resident at Leamington Spa Home as Part of Seize the Day Initiative
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Dream of Pulling a Pint Comes True For Resident at Leamington Spa Home as Part of Seize the Day Initiative

August 27, 2026
Penrose Croft Celebrates Grand Opening with More Than 300 Guests
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Penrose Croft Celebrates Grand Opening with More Than 300 Guests

August 27, 2026
Sway Community Joins Care Home Residents For Ultimate Circus Experience
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Sway Community Joins Care Home Residents For Ultimate Circus Experience

August 27, 2026
HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large UK Study
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HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large UK Study

August 27, 2026
Council Warns of £27m Budget Shortfall as Care Demand Outstrips Funding
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Council Warns of £27m Budget Shortfall as Care Demand Outstrips Funding

August 27, 2026
Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan
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Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan

August 26, 2026
NHS Hospital Patients Report Improvements In Communication and Involvement – But Challenges Remain
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NHS Hospital Patients Report Improvements In Communication and Involvement – But Challenges Remain

August 26, 2026
Summer Fair at Lytham St Annes Home Raises Over £750
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Summer Fair at Lytham St Annes Home Raises Over £750

August 26, 2026
Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley
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Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley

August 26, 2026
Quarter Of Over-40s Unable to Name a Single Dementia Risk Factor, New Research Finds
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Quarter Of Over-40s Unable to Name a Single Dementia Risk Factor, New Research Finds

August 26, 2026
Warrington Care Home Turns Back the Clock for Show-Stopping 80s Summer Party
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Warrington Care Home Turns Back the Clock for Show-Stopping 80s Summer Party

August 26, 2026
Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan
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Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan

August 26, 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

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New Nursing Workforce Report Launched
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New Nursing Workforce Report Launched

August 27, 2026

Scottish Care has this week launched its Nursing Workforce Survey 2026 Briefing Report at the Scottish Care Nursing Conference.

Dream of Pulling a Pint Comes True For Resident at Leamington Spa Home as Part of Seize the Day Initiative
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Dream of Pulling a Pint Comes True For Resident at Leamington Spa Home as Part of Seize the Day Initiative

August 27, 2026

A resident living at a Leamington Spa home had the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream of hers thanks to an initiative run by the owners of her care home.

Penrose Croft Celebrates Grand Opening with More Than 300 Guests
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Penrose Croft Celebrates Grand Opening with More Than 300 Guests

August 27, 2026

Penrose Croft care home in Helston celebrated its official Grand Opening on Saturday 22nd August, welcoming more than 300 guests and raising over £200 for Helston Memory Café.

Sway Community Joins Care Home Residents For Ultimate Circus Experience
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Sway Community Joins Care Home Residents For Ultimate Circus Experience

August 27, 2026

Residents, relatives and the local community have rolled up for a weird and wonderful event at a care home in Sway.

HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large UK Study
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HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large UK Study

August 27, 2026

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women – according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.

Council Warns of £27m Budget Shortfall as Care Demand Outstrips Funding
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Council Warns of £27m Budget Shortfall as Care Demand Outstrips Funding

August 27, 2026

A south coast council has revealed it is forecasting a £27 million shortfall in its budget for 2026-27, with rising numbers of children and adults requiring care support identified as the main driver.

Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan
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Families Warned Not To Wait For Social Care Reform Before Making Urgent Care Plan

August 26, 2026

Families are being warned not to wait for long-promised social care reform before planning later-life care, as fresh Government proposals restart the national debate on how support should be funded.

NHS Hospital Patients Report Improvements In Communication and Involvement – But Challenges Remain
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NHS Hospital Patients Report Improvements In Communication and Involvement – But Challenges Remain

August 26, 2026

The care that people experience as inpatients in NHS hospitals improved between 2024 and 2025, according to survey data published today.

Summer Fair at Lytham St Annes Home Raises Over £750
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Summer Fair at Lytham St Annes Home Raises Over £750

August 26, 2026

A Lytham St Annes home managed to raise over £750 as more than 80 people attended their summer fair.

Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley
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Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley

August 26, 2026

A dementia friendly coffee morning to support those living with the condition is proving popular in Barnsley – with a full house at the last three events.

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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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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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