Share Your Christmas Celebrations with THE CARER to Win!
We here at THE CARER are offering care homes the opportunity to win A PRIZE FOR YOU AND YOUR CARE HOME. We are inviting Care Homes around the UK to share…
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Happy New Year from The Carer!
We would like to wish all readers of The Carer a very happy and prosperous New Year! We hope that 2023 has been a healthy…
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New Guidance On Vitamin D Supplements For Residents In Adult Care Homes
The Care Inspectorate (Scotland) has this month published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes. Vitamin D is important…
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NHS Workforce “Dangerously low” with Patient Demand Soaring, Scottish Government Warned
The Scottish government must take serious action in 2024 to secure the future of the NHS after a snap survey from BMA Scotland revealed that…
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“Spoonful Of Fresh Honey A Day” Secret To Long Life For Resident At Hastings Home Who Turns 107
A resident at a Hastings home has put her love for bees and a “spoonful of fresh honey a day” the secret to her having…
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Hugh Grant “Spreads Festive Cheer” Serving Christmas Lunch to Elderly Residents
PHOTO: KEVIN POOLMAN/H&F COUNCIL Hugh Grant shared some “festive spirit” by spending Christmas Day serving a joyful lunch to elderly residents in London in what…
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‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly At Tewkesbury Care Home
Residents at Barchester’s Ashchurch View care home in Ashchurch, Tewkesbury have struck up a wonderful friendship with the children from Alderman Knight School. The children…
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Gold Care Homes Pays Tribute to Chairman, Ravi Gidar
Gold Care homes has announced the death of its co-founder Ravi Gidar who sadly passed away just before Christmas at his family home. Ravi, together…
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“Stress and Inadequate Hours” Biggest Care Worker Concerns Report Reveals
A report by trade union Unison reveals that stress, inadequate hours leaving workers unable to pay bills are among the biggest concerns the co-workers according…
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George Receives the Arctic Star Medal for Second World War Navy Service on His 104th Birthday
Boultham Park House resident George Pearson was presented with the Arctic Star Medal by members of the Royal Naval Association as part of his 104th…
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Risk of Young Onset Dementia Linked to Health and Lifestyle as Well as Genetics
A new study suggests that a wide range of risk factors, including health and lifestyle factors, could be linked to young onset dementia. Researchers in…
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Care Home Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Mayor Visit
A Welsh care home has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a day filled with entertainment, food and a variety of awards and gifts to be…
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Shining Stars Of The Community Praised At Awards Ceremony
Staff at a specialised day centre have been commended by their employer for their commitment to providing high-quality care to members of the community living…
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It’s ‘Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow’ For Kind-Hearted Care Worker Raising Money For Alzheimer’s Research
A kind-hearted professional carer working for an Eckington Court nursing home has shaved her head for charity his month, raising over £100 so far for…
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Meddyg Care’s Criccieth Home The Venue For Unforgettable Family Occasion
A memorable family celebration of five generations with a combined age of 250 years was made possible thanks to the support of a Gwynedd care…
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