Government Unveils Major Mental Health Care Reforms
New laws will give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care in long-awaited updates have been introduced in…
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Camberley Manor in Deepcut Launches Popular Canvas Painting Masterclass
Camberley Manor, a care home in Surrey Heath, has introduced a unique canvas painting masterclass, bringing together residents and the wider community for a fun…
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Nuneaton Care Home Unveils Moving Knitted Poppy Memorial
Residents and staff at the 60-bed care home in Nuneaton, along with their families and friends, worked together to create the poppies, pouring their time,…
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‘Strictly’ Dance Moves Help People With Dementia
Volunteers from UK Power Networks swapped desks for dance moves, as they helped lead activities for elderly people at Stones End Day Centre in Southwark….
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Residents At Local Care Home Enjoy Visit From Friendly Pony
The Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton, Stamford, was full of animal mischief on Wednesday 6th November when we were delighted to welcome ‘Darwin’ the…
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Hartford Care Acquires Newly Built Care Home In Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Hartford Care has entered into a partnership with the Highwood Group to develop a state-of-the-art residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The new 70-bedroom care…
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Festive Care Home Hosts ‘Blaze Of Multicoloured Light’ For Community Friends
More than 200 community friends came together for an evening ‘festival of light’ in the garden of a New Forest care home. Staff at Colten…
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Military Band Musician Reflects On Memories Of Remembrance Day Performances
A military band musician will lead a special Remembrance Day service at the Ringwood care home where she is receiving respite care. Sue, who is…
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NHS Launches Major New Stroke Campaign As Thousands Delay Calling 999 By Nearly 90 Minutes
Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that the average time between onset…
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Bristol-based Charity Warns Autumn Budget Measure Could Lead to Almost £1 million in Extra Costs
Brunelcare, a Bristol-based charity caring for older people in their own homes, Care Homes, and Extra Care Housing sites, are concerned about the increase to…
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Age UK Calls For A Radical ‘Sea Change’ In How We Think About Older People And About Ageing
New research by the Charity finds a third of people aged 65+ and almost a quarter of those aged 50-64 say they have been discriminated…
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A Life of Adventure at 104… and Still Going Strong!
From climbing the iconic O2 Arena at the age of 96 to riding a camel in her late 80s, Yvonne Davies, an extraordinary 104-year-old, is…
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ADASS Publishes ‘Damning Report’ Revealing £564m Adult Social Care Overspend
A report from directors of adult social services indicates that eight out of ten councils are projected to exceed their adult social care budget for…
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Hickathrift House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so…
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Pat’s Poppies Perfect for Remembrance Commemorations at Winchester Care Home
A Union Jack flag made of knitted poppies will take pride of place at a Winchester care home during its Remembrance commemorations. Creator of the…
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