Hallmark Care Homes Grants Resident’s Wish To Meet Peter Andre
A care home resident has met Peter Andre after winning a wish granting competition. Patricia Martin, 85, was chauffeur driven by Rolls Royce to Peter…
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Month: March 2016
Skills For Care Announce Their First Fellows
Skills for Care has announced the names of their first Fellows who have all made a significant contribution to the adult social care workforce agenda…
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THE QUEEN’s 90th Birthday Will Be Celebrated By Residents At Mandale House Care Home In Thornaby
The home held an arts and crafts afternoon yesterday (23rd March) for the residents to make birthday cards to mark the occasion. The cards will…
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The Laurels & Pine Lodge Grand Re-Opening
Poole Care Home, The Laurels & Pine Lodge welcomed the Worshipful Mayor of the Poole, Ann Stribley MBE JP, to a fantastic St Patrick’s Day…
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‘100 Not Out’ For Frances!
A Stanley care home resident was given a reception ‘fit for a Queen’ as she celebrated her 100th birthday at a special party organised by staff…
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North East Healthcare Initiative Improving Patient Safety
An innovative North East healthcare project is helping to improve patient safety in hospitals, making sure patients feel that they are ‘in the loop’ when…
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St John’s Hospice 30th Anniversary ‘Big Top Ball’ Raises A Staggering £13,000!
A ‘Big Top’ themed ball, organised by St John’s Hospice, has raised more than £13,000 for the charity. The fundraising evening, which took place on…
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The Oldest Easter Bunny In The World? 93-Year-Old Dresses Up For Alzheimer’s Research UK
A grandad fed up with being told “life is over” once you’re in a care home has decided to take to the streets as an…
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Can Computer Science Solve the Complexities of Neurodegeneration?
A researcher based at UCL (University College London) has been awarded just over £100,000 (USD$150,000) to use complex computer modelling to map the start and…
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St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Queensmead Care Home in Christchurch
Residents at Care South’s Queensmead care home in Christchurch celebrated St Patrick’s Day in style, dedicating the whole day to Ireland and its traditions. Kicking…
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Workers Advised To Make Sure They Are Getting New National Living Wage As Government Survey Reveals Almost A Third Of Staff Never Check Their Payslips
Workers are urged to take simple steps to make sure they receive the Government’s new National Living Wage next month, after research reveals nearly one…
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Inadequate Social Care Funding Highlighted As Delayed Discharges Due To Pressures On Adult Social Care Higher Than Ever
As new figures highlight continued pressure on hospital beds and social care, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and Care England are…
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Care Group Puts Health Top Of The Menu
A Lancashire-based care group has launched new health and wellbeing initiatives to help members of staff keep fit and well. Staff at the Springhill Care…
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Women More Severely Affected By Alzheimer’s Than Men
Women with Alzheimer’s have poorer cognitive abilities than men at the same stage of the disease, reveal academics from the University of Hertfordshire in a…
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Friends Applaud Amazing Care Home Resident As She Starts 412 Mile Cycling Challenge
63 year-old Rhoda Gourlay, who has cerebral palsy and is registered blind, was joined by friends and care home staff on Monday 14th March as…
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