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Salford Care Home Resident, Elsie Goodall, Celebrates 109th Birthday
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Salford Care Home Resident, Elsie Goodall, Celebrates 109th Birthday

August 20, 2026
First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome

August 20, 2026
Mayor of Rochdale Opens 16-Bed Expansion of Specialist Dementia Community in Middleton
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Mayor of Rochdale Opens 16-Bed Expansion of Specialist Dementia Community in Middleton

August 20, 2026
Inspiration, Innovation, Practical Learning and Leadership Take Centre Stage at the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026, 14th – 15th October
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Inspiration, Innovation, Practical Learning and Leadership Take Centre Stage at the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026, 14th – 15th October

August 20, 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
Community Integrated Care Teams Up with Formula E for London E-Prix
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Community Integrated Care Teams Up with Formula E for London E-Prix

August 20, 2026
Over 100 Veterans March into a Basingstoke Care Home for a Special Celebration
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Over 100 Veterans March into a Basingstoke Care Home for a Special Celebration

August 20, 2026
NACC National Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
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NACC National Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

August 19, 2026
St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit
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St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit

August 19, 2026
New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk
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New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk

August 19, 2026
Eight Care Homes Across the South of England Sold to Holmwood Care Group
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Eight Care Homes Across the South of England Sold to Holmwood Care Group

August 19, 2026
Cambridge Manor Care Home Celebrates Outstanding Dementia Care Achievements
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Cambridge Manor Care Home Celebrates Outstanding Dementia Care Achievements

August 19, 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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Salford Care Home Resident, Elsie Goodall, Celebrates 109th Birthday
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Salford Care Home Resident, Elsie Goodall, Celebrates 109th Birthday

August 20, 2026

Elsie Goodall, a resident at Anchor’s Beechfield Lodge in Salford, has celebrated her 109th birthday, a milestone that makes her the oldest resident across…

First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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First Specialist Scheme in the South West for People with Prader-Willi Syndrome

August 20, 2026

A specialist Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) residential service in Brixham, Devon, is nearing completion, creating employment opportunities for local social care professionals.

Mayor of Rochdale Opens 16-Bed Expansion of Specialist Dementia Community in Middleton
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Mayor of Rochdale Opens 16-Bed Expansion of Specialist Dementia Community in Middleton

August 20, 2026

Langfield Care Home in Middleton, Manchester, has expanded its Reconnect specialist dementia community with 16 new bedrooms, increasing capacity for people living with dementia and their families.

Inspiration, Innovation, Practical Learning and Leadership Take Centre Stage at the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026, 14th – 15th October
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Inspiration, Innovation, Practical Learning and Leadership Take Centre Stage at the NACC Training & Development Forum 2026, 14th – 15th October

August 20, 2026

As the countdown begins to the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Training & Development Forum 2026, excitement is building around a programme that promises to inform, inspire and equip care catering professionals with practical ideas they can put into action immediately.

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

The Government’s immigration reforms are worsening the social care staffing crisis, trade union UNISON has warned.

Community Integrated Care Teams Up with Formula E for London E-Prix
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Community Integrated Care Teams Up with Formula E for London E-Prix

August 20, 2026

Three motorsport superfans with learning disabilities have lived out their dream of getting up close to Formula E, after national social care charity Community Integrated Care launched a search to find its biggest racing fanatics.

Over 100 Veterans March into a Basingstoke Care Home for a Special Celebration
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Over 100 Veterans March into a Basingstoke Care Home for a Special Celebration

August 20, 2026

A care home in Basingstoke opened its doors to veterans and other VIP guests for a special garden party. 120 veterans walked into Care UK’s…

NACC National Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
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NACC National Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced

August 19, 2026

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has revealed the shortlist for the NACC National Awards 2026, which this year include a new category – The Innovation Award.

St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit
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St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit

August 19, 2026

St Christopher’s Hospice, the home of the modern hospice movement, was pleased to welcome the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Scott Roche, to visit the hospice on Thursday 6 August.

New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk
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New Research Suggests Where Physical Activity Takes Place Could Influence Dementia Risk

August 19, 2026

Physical activity is widely recognised as an important component of healthy ageing, with previous research linking regular exercise with improved cardiovascular and brain health and a reduced risk of dementia.

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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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Why I Created MiCode

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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Dishwashing Advice for Care Homes

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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A Tale From The Manor

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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Grahame Gardner: Supporting Professionalism, Comfort and Confidence in Care

Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be
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Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be

Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection
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Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection

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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Serve in Style with Euroservice Trolleys
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Alarm Radio Monitoring – Wireless Nurse Call & Staff Alarm Systems
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