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At The Lawn, the Alton-based residential care home run by charity Friends of the Elderly, resident Frederick Bowpitt (known as Bill) marked his milestone 100th birthday. Celebrating his Centenarian Day
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A care home in Kettering has reopened a new and improved beauty salon so that residents can enjoy a pampering session, despite the pandemic.
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The Labour Party is calling on the government to implement a ten-year plan for social care reform based on a ‘home first’ guiding principle.
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As restrictions begin to ease across Briton, millions are getting out of the house and reconnecting with loved ones. However, even though 95% of care home residents have now been vaccinated
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Care home group Westgate Healthcare has announced that its employees will receive a pay increase in recognition of their dedication to their residents, and commitment to their roles.
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There are exactly two months remaining until the EU Settlement Scheme officially closes to applicants. The scheme, something all EU citizens who came to the UK before 2021 must apply for if they wish to continue living here
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HC-One care homes across the UK celebrated England’s national day, St George’s Day on Friday 23rd April remembering the life and anniversary of the death of St George, England’s patron saint.
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A “terrible ten” local authorities who pay the lowest care home fees in Wales have been named and shamed – with Swansea rock bottom.
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A group of residents at Finney House in Preston, all aged between 83 and 99 have taken part in an inhouse production of a radio play that was specially written just for them.
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By Dr Simon Bourne, founder and CEO of my mhealth (www.mymhealth.com)
he pandemic has seen care homes coming under incredible strain and pressure. From limited resources
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By Rick Mallett, Associate, Perega (www.perega.co.uk)
To say the pandemic-related lockdowns throughout 2020 and 2021 have taken their toll on mental health and well-being would be an understatement.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said care home residents and their families may have some “good news” as the Government is “working on” how care home residents can leave their care homes for trips
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A Dorset care home has thanked one of its residents for leading services of worship every Sunday since the first lockdown began more than a year ago.
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NATIONAL Care Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, brought together more than 1000 colleagues virtually last night (28 April), in what was the biggest
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The ladies and gentlemen at Moorgate Hollow care home in Rotherham have been enjoying pints, wines and cocktails galore at their very own Hollow Arms public house.
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