Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Chief Executive Named Co-Chair of National Mission to Tackle Dementia
In August 2022, Scott Mitchell – Alzheimer’s Research UK Ambassador and husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor – was invited to Downing Street to…
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Care Group Launches Dementia Awareness Campaign Ahead of Mother’s Day
A Surrey care group has launched a dementia awareness campaign ahead of Mother’s Day, as it looks to shine a light on the condition –…
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Africa Comes to Salford Care Home
Africa was brought to a care home in Salford when a community group showcased their traditions, festivals, and culture for elderly residents and staff. Members…
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Healthy Outlook for UK Care Markets in 2023 says Report
Investors capitalise on the persistent demand for quality healthcare property underpinned by the fundamentals of the elderly care market, according to the latest UK Healthcare…
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‘Adopt a Grandparent’ Secures Co-operative Support for Fundraising Push
‘Adopt a Grandparent’ has been nominated to benefit from Co-op’s Local Community Fund – being named as one of its charities of the year and…
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Why Are We Stuck in Hospital? Research Reveals Barriers When Leaving Long-Stay Hospital Care
Care England has welcomed the new research from the University of Birmingham and the rights-based organisation Changing Our Lives, ‘Why are we stuck in hospital?’,…
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Oldest Resident in Essex Celebrated 108th Birthday at Runwood Homes Care Home
Elizabeth House care home in Benfleet, Essex, celebrated Violet Shipp’s 108th birthday on Friday the 3rd of March, making her the oldest resident in Essex….
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Tool Launched to Help Patients and Carers Improve Safety Across Health and Care
A first-of-its-kind free guide that helps patients and carers to take greater control of their healthcare and improve their safety has been launched, today (7…
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St David’s Day: Dragons, Daffodils and Lamb as Veterans Celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales
St David’s Day has been celebrated by residents at Royal Star & Garter. Staff filled the Homes with daffodils and put up red dragon flags…
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Older People Waiting Far Too Long for the Social Care Says Age UK
Age UK is handing in a letter to the Chancellor this week, signed by more than 30,000 people, urging him to use the Spring Budget…
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Laundry Assistant at Lincoln Care Home Get Long Service Award
A laundry assistant at a Lincoln care home was given a long service award for her work anniversary and says the job “gave her purpose”….
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Guide Dog Visits Wellington Dementia Care Home
Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington responded with lively interest to a recent visit by a local guide dog user, accompanied with her…
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Best Selling Author Frederick Forsyth CBE Gives Exclusive Reading to Care Home Residents’ New Book Club
Care home residents who are part of its newly launched book club were treated to an audience with a best-selling author. Famed for penning…
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Wetherspoon Donates Over £200,000 to Fund Frontline Healthcare Apprenticeships
Pub chain Wetherspoons has invested in the health and care sector through a significant donation to pioneering home healthcare provider Cera, as part of the…
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