Taunton Care Home Launches Its Own Men’s Shed To Share Skills And Encourage Conversation
A care home in Taunton has launched its own Men’s Shed to encourage residents to get together and join in conversation. The residents at Beauchamp…
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Class Of 2023 Graduate From The Barchester Chef Academy
With expert guidance from Barchester’s Hospitality Development and Standards Manager, Mervyn Knights, 20 talented head chefs – the Class of 2023 – have just completed…
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Government Unveils Increased 2024 Funding For Nursing In Care Homes
NHS-funded nursing care rates provided to care homes for the nursing needs of their residents are rising in April The rate paid to care homes…
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‘I’d Do it All Again Next Week!’: World of Fun as Winchester Care Home Celebrates Cultural Diversity
Team members from a dozen countries have helped a Winchester care home celebrate cultural diversity. Colleagues from Europe, Africa and Asia partied with residents at…
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Westgate Healthcare With Two New Care Homes In Hertfordshire
Westgate Healthcare has announced a strategic expansion initiative aimed at meeting the increasing demand for high-quality and compassionate care for seniors. The expansion plan includes…
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Chartwell House Brings Generations Together On World Book Day
As the world celebrated the joy of reading on World Book Day, Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes opened its doors to a heartwarming gathering…
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Piano Playing 89-Year-Old Keeps Musical Passion Alive At North London Care Home
An 89-year-old resident at Minchenden Lodge in Southgate, North London, has been keeping her passion for music alive by regularly playing the piano for others…
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Aerial Shots Show Innovative Development
As Langtree Care Home approaches its Autumn 2024 completion, an exciting aerial photo has captured the development which is set to revolutionise care in the…
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Betty Celebrates 103rd Birthday Lets Us Know Her Secret
Celebrations have been in full swing at Hethersett Hall as one of its residents reaches her 103rd birthday in style. Betty was joined by staff,…
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Lords Voices Concerns On Impact Of Health And Social Care Visa Restriction
A cross-party House of Lords scrutiny committee has raised concerns over restrictions to health and social care visas. The changes, which come into force on…
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Old Age ‘No Barrier’ To Sex Life According To New Study
Comments by Caroline Naidoo, Managing Director of KYN (https://www.kyn.co.uk/about-kyn) It’s harder to find romance in your 40s than it is in your 70s according to…
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Think Before You Thicken
By Kathleen Graham BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists’ Senior Project Manager Eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties are…
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Employer Sponsorship Challenges For The Care Sector
Article by Fozia Iqbal, Senior Business Immigration Solicitor at Harper James (www.harperjames.co.uk) The care sector has experienced a labour shortage for some time. Following Brexit…
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NHS Disrepair Casts a Sector-wide Spotlight on Care Facilities and Provision
Kella Bowers, a partner and head of social care at Forbes Solicitors (www.forbessolicitors.co.uk), looks at why reports of disrepair in NHS buildings are a stark…
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Digital Transformation – Friend Or Foe For The Private Healthcare Sector?
By Iain Moffat, Chief Delivery Officer, MHR (www.mhrglobal.com/uk) Around the globe, the healthcare sector is facing increasing headwinds. Ageing populations and the increased prevalence of…
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