User And Community-Owned Care Poorly Understood, New Research Finds
With social care in need of transformation and political parties focused on finding solutions, the new report published by the Co-operative Care Forums for England…
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Half Of Care Home Staff Say Residents Are Banned From Smoking In The Home
New figures released by leading care home reviews website carehome.co.uk reveal that half (49%) of care home staff say care homes are protecting their residents…
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The Carer Issue #37 – Summer 2017
Click to read issue #37 of The Carer – Published Summer (July) 2017.
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New Research Could Improve Care For Thousands Dying From Dementia In Nursing Homes
New research funded by Marie Curie provides evidence that stands to improve the care received by those dying from dementia in nursing homes across the…
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It Doesn’t Add Up: Hft Responds to the Low Pay Commission Consultation
Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has warned that further unfunded increases in the National Living Wage could have devastating consequences…
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They Shore Love a Fete at Kingfishers Care Home
Residents at Colten Care’s Kingfishers care home shore had a great time at their beach themed fete. Everyone at the New Milton home embraced the…
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Fire Industry Association to Provide Fire Safety Advice for Care Homes
Following the terrible incident at Grenfell Towers, the Fire Industry Association is providing fire safety advice and guidance to employers, responsible persons, and business owners at care homes, hospices, and…
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Meallmore Ltd Celebrates 30 Years of Making Care Mean More
Meallmore Ltd, one of Scotland’s largest independent care providers, is celebrating 30 years of providing care. The company marked the milestone with a garden party at Meallmore Lodge, its original home outside…
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‘Outstanding’ News for Colten Care Home
A family-owned residential and nursing home has received some ‘outstanding’ news after gaining top marks in an independent inspection. Colten Care’s Kingfishers in New Milton,…
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Apex Medical Acquires NEXUS DMS Limited
Apex Medical Corp. (APEX) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of NEXUS DMS Limited, a leading UK provider of specialist healthcare profiling beds…
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Worcester-Based Academics Appointed To Help Care Home Provider Deliver Great Dementia Services
Care UK has selected the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, as its new partner to help it invest further in its…
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USA in Stockton with Care Home’s Independence Day Party
AMERICAN flags flew high in Stockton-on-Tees as elderly care home residents joined in the Independence Day celebrations. The Beeches Care Home, on Green Lane, brought…
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The State Of Adult Social Care Services 2014 To 2017 Report Published
The Quality Care Commision (CQC) has presented the findings from its comprehensive programme of adult social care inspections. This is the first time such focused…
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Race Night Raises Hundreds For Teesside Elderly
A TEESSIDE race night has raised hundreds of pounds for care home residents across the region. Fairfields Sport and Social Club, in Stockton on Tees,…
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Painting, Pinecones, And Pals… Local Care Home Launches Intergenerational Playdate Programme
Residents at The Oaks Care Home, Lexden, entertained seven children from the Lexden Lodge Kindergarten recently. The children visited for a lively morning, which they…
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