Artist Lucy Freud Leads Poppy Painting Classes at Veterans’ Care Home
Celebrated artist Lucy Freud led painting classes for residents living at Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton. She visited the Surbiton care home on two…
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Social Care Under-Funding Blamed for Ambulance Queue
A chronic lack of funding for social care is a major reason why a queue of up to 14 ambulances was seen outside Scarborough Hospital…
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Seas of Red as Colten Care Residents Honour the Fallen
Residents at Colten Care homes in the south have knitted, sewn, crocheted, painted and sculpted thousands of poppies as heartfelt tributes for Remembrance season. Many…
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The Economy Needs a Healthy Social Care says Care England
Care England has called for immediate and long-term investment in the adult social care sector ahead of the Government’s planned fiscal statement on 17 November….
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Army Recruits Visit Fareham Care Home Residents Ahead of Remembrance Day
Care home residents in Fareham enjoyed a special visit by some army training recruits to share stories ahead of Remembrance Day. Hamble Heights welcomed 20…
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People with Parkinson’s Waiting Years for Care Due to NHS Workforce Crisis
People with Parkinson’s are waiting YEARS for care due to the NHS workforce crisis – and a lack of essential data is hiding the true…
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Cygnet Health Care Employee Initiative Scoops National Award
A provider of services for individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism is celebrating after its employee initiative was recognised at the Engagement…
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Poole Care Home Residents Walk 14km to Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Society
Team members and residents from Care South’s Dorset House care home in Poole have walked 14km to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society who…
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Studley Care Home Launch Food Bank Initiative for Local Community
The home participated in a month-long food bank collection to support the Studley community as part of Harvest Festival, which took place during the month…
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Runwood Homes Care Home Drapes Exterior in Poppies to Mark Remembrance Day
Low Furlong care home in Shipston-on-Stour have worked alongside the community to create a beautiful wave of poppies, to honour those who have lost their…
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Charity Warns Older People Will Become Increasingly Isolated as Rising Costs Start to Bite
Increasing numbers of older people are finding themselves unable to afford transport costs to vital activities aimed at combating loneliness and isolation, according to research…
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Surrey Care Home Arranges Mobile Farm and Pony Visit for a Resident’s 102nd Birthday
A resident of a Surrey care home has celebrated her 102nd birthday in style, with the home organising a day of fun-filled surprises to mark…
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An Innovative Programme to Tackle Energy Costs Launches
As social care providers and those they support grapple with sharply rising energy costs this winter, Community Integrated Care, a member of the National Care Forum…
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Anchor Wins RSPCA Gold Pawprints Award
Anchor, the not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received the RSPCA’s Gold PawPrints award, in recognition of it’s continued…
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Shortage of Care the ‘Perfect Storm’ Charity Warns
Unpaid carers and the older and disabled people they support are facing serious difficulties getting NHS treatment and their health is deteriorating as a result,…
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