Government Publishes The Older People’s Housing Taskforce Report
The Government has today published the report of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce: ‘Our future homes: housing that promotes wellbeing and community for an ageing…
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Month: November 2024
Chippenham Care Home Hosts Community Bake Off Competition
Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham invited local professionals to a networking event with a twist – the Great Cepen Bake Off. Taking place on…
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Bury St Edmunds Care Home Resident and Student Pen Pal Meet Up For The First Time
Care home resident Pat Herd (90 years old), who lives at RMBI Care Co. Home Cornwallis Court, in Bury St Edmunds, was overjoyed when she…
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Young Achiever’s Shine! Local Care Home Duo Inspire With Diploma Success
Staff at the Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech were delighted when our two care assistant’s, Cameron Drew-Peck and Khaye Riet completed their National Diploma…
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Care Homes Reminded About Clarity Of Contracts Following Ombudsman Investigation
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a complaint that a care provider inappropriately withheld Free Nursing Care (FNC) payments. A man complained to…
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Tripping The Light Fantastic At Local Care Home
Hyacinth House in Stapehill, Wimborne, recently kicked off the countdown to Christmas in style with a magical Christmas light switch-on. Residents, their families, friends and…
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75% Of Care Providers Will “Reduce Or Stop Digital Transformation” Survey Reveal
A new survey highlights a serious risk to the care sector, as providers feel forced to redirect expenditure away from digital developments in order to…
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CQC Chair Ian Dilks Will Not Seek Reappointment
Ian Dilks, Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed that he will not be seeking reappointment when his three-year term ends on 31…
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North London Care Home Raises Funds For Children In Need
A recent charity fundraiser at Minchenden Lodge care home in Southgate raised £100 for Children in Need. As well as a raffle and cup-cake sale,…
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Ed Davey Launches Bid For Christmas No.1 Hit With “Love Is Enough”
Photo Credit: Harry Moon Ed Davey has turned Ed Sleigh-Vey to take on Wham! and Mariah Carey in this year’s battle for the coveted Official…
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Oakland Care Completes Purchase On 70-Bedroom Care Home Scheme In Fleet
Care home provider, Oakland Care, have completed the purchase of a 70-bedroom, sustainable, care home development site in Fleet, Hampshire. Planning consent has been granted…
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Care Providers Back Councils’ Call Over NIC Rise
Social Care providers have thrown their weight behind council chiefs who are warning of a rationing of care due to rising costs. Today Melanie Williams,…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Named Care Home Group of the Year at LaingBuisson Awards 2024
Care home provider Signature Living has been awarded Care Home Group of the Year at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2024. Signature Senior Lifestyle operates 10…
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In Loving Memory of Sylvia Mawson
It is with the deepest sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Sylvia Mawson, Sales Manager of…
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Residents and Staff Shine at Talent Show
The Freedom Centre in Hull was the venue for a spectacular talent show recently organised by social care provider HICA Group, bringing together residents and…
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