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Independent Care Group Welcomes Government’s Social Care Funding Pledge but Urges Swift Action
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to allocate additional funding for social care but is calling for urgent action to ensure…
Incredibly Brave’ Ula, 102, Honoured For Wartime Civil Defence 80 Years On
An ‘incredibly brave’ 102-year-old veteran of the wartime Auxiliary Fire Service has been officially honoured for risking her life to save others during the terrifying…
United Response Welcomes Kate Terroni As CEO
Kate Terroni, CQC’s outgoing deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed CEO of the national disability charity, United Response. Kate has dedicated her 23-year career to…
Cygnet Social Care Expands With New Acquisitions
Cygnet has announced the expansion of its social care services with the acquisition of three specialist care homes previously operated by Oakview Care Services. Bryn…
Residents At Harefield Care Home Enjoy Visit From MP
HC-One’s Cedar House Care Home in Harefield, Middlesex, was visited on Friday, March 21, by Member of Parliament (MP) for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, David…
Care England Calls for Judicial Review on NI Increases
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent care providers, have instructed Aston Brooke Solicitors, the respected sector lawyers, to begin a…
NHS Plan Will See Funds Allocated “More Effectively” To Social Care, Health Secretary Says
The government has outlined plans to integrate social care more effectively within the healthcare system to enhance patient outcomes and improve value for money. Health…
Priory Chief Executive Rebekah Cresswell To Become Member Of New Care England Policy Board
Priory chief executive officer Rebekah Cresswell will become one of the founder members of a new Care England Working Age Adult Policy Board, ensuring that…
Anti-Amyloid Drug May Delay Symptoms For People With Rare Genetic Form Of Alzheimer’s
A new study published today in the journal, Lancet Neurology looking at longer term use of the anti-amyloid drug, gantenerumab, may indicate it can delay…
Dr Arun Chopra Appointed As CQC’s First Chief Inspector Of Mental Health
Dr Arun Chopra has been appointed as the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) first Chief Inspector of Mental Health. Arun was previously Medical Director of the…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by 0.25 percentage points. This brings the cost of borrowing down…
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Unlocking Occupancy Growth – Prioritising the Prospect Experience for Sustainable Success
By Ali Powell, CEO and Founder at Commercial Acceleration (https://comaccel.co.uk) The latest UK Care Homes Trading Performance Review 2024 shows occupancy levels rising to 88.3%,…
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Introducing the Treat-Eezi Pressure Relieving Mattress Overlay from Dan Medica South Ltd
The Treat-Eezi full length pressure relieving mattress overlay (very high risk to stage 4 pressure ulcers) is designed to be laid on top of mattresses….
