Staff at a Fife care home have raised money to buy state-of-the-art virtual reality and other hi-tech equipment to enhance the lives of their residents…
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Responding to the publication of the Competition and Markets Authority’s final findings following an extensive review of the UK care home sector, Cllr Izzi Seccombe,…
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A former SAS serviceman residing at a Caerphilly care home has been reminiscing about his time stationed in Malaya and Korea during the Second World…
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A new study led by researchers at University College London shows that people with a higher body mass index (BMI) in midlife are more likely…
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A NEW bistro has been officially opened by the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees at The Beeches Care Home. Mayor Councillor Maurice Perry and Mayoress Laraine Perry…
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A local registered learning disability nurse has been recognised for his hard work, dedication and passion with an award – thanks in part to a…
Read more...A Dorset care home staged a special day trip so a resident could receive an honorary membership of the beloved golf club he played at…
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Government has announced a process for consultation on social care. This is a step forward that VODG welcomes in principle. But with a predominant focus…
Read more...RESIDENTS at a Dundee care home will be able to enjoy American-style dining and get their hair cut in style, thanks to a generous donation…
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Responding to the Government announcement that it will publish a social care Green Paper in summer 2018, Margaret Willcox, President of the Association of Directors…
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Gloucestershire’s Human Support Group took over the care of hundreds of vulnerable individuals earlier this year and are now celebrating their first CQC rating. Following…
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The UK risks a further round of care home closures and the loss of thousands of jobs unless care home owners plan ahead carefully, experts…
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A rise in National Insurance contributions by 1% would immediately raise up to £5 billion towards social care funding. It tested as the most progressive…
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Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Cardiff has scooped a prestigious dementia design award. Shire Hall Care Home was named ‘Best Interior Dementia Design’ at the…
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Hft welcomes the publication of the Local Government Association’s latest analysis of local council spending data which today warned that the social care sector needed…
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