Extra Beds Are ‘Absolutely Necessary’, Says BMA
Responding to the Government’s announcement of over £250m for 900 extra beds this winter Professor Philip Banfield, BMA council chair, said: “Funding for extra beds…
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West Sussex Care Home Hosts Successful Fundraiser For Breast Cancer Charity
Elizabeth House in Bognor Regis has hosted a fundraiser in aid of a breast cancer charity, raising more than £250. The care home’s employees, residents…
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Local Care Home Worker’s Marathon Effort For Charity
On September 10th, a brave member of staff from Barchester Healthcare’s Lanercost care home in Carlisle will be taking on the gruelling Great North Run…
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Southport MP Spends A Day In The Life Of A Carer – National Charity Revitalise
Damien joined Revitalise’s team of carers at their Southport location, becoming a volunteer for the day, and gained valuable insight into the vital work they…
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Scotland and Wales Patients to be Treated in England to Ease Backlog Crisis
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay has written to the devolved administrations inviting them for talks about how all parts of the UK can…
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Birthday Celebrations At Lincoln Home As Resident Celebrates 104th Birthday
There were plenty of celebrations at a Lincoln home following the 104th birthday of a resident. Elsie Smith lives at MHA Stones Place where a…
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Austen House’ s Summer Fete Brings The Local Community Together
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Austen House in Lower Earley to enjoy a Summer BBQ Party that was held in…
Read more...Research Reveals Financial Challenges For Older People From Minoritised Ethnic Communities
Older people from minoritised ethnic communities are being let down when it comes to escaping poverty, as language barriers, government mistrust and a lack of…
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Care Home Resident And Former Aircraft Engineer Enjoys Visit To Military Aviation Museum
Residents from Care South’s Sussexdown care home in Storrington enjoyed a day out to Tangmere Military Aviation Museum in West Sussex, which houses military machines,…
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Community Garden Party At Ipswich Home Raises More Than £500
Members of the community rallied round and helped to raise more than £500 for an Ipswich home. MHA Norwood organised a community garden party with…
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Tabley House Wins National Gardening Competition
A NURSING home in Knutsford has been announced as the winner of a national gardening competition after its green fingered residents and staff produced a…
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Air Pollution Linked To Increased Use Of Psychiatric Services By People With Dementia
Researchers at King’s College London have found that exposure to air pollution is associated with an increase in use of mental health services by people…
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Local Senior Care Assistant Celebrates 25 Years Of Service With Hugh Myddelton House
A Senior Care Assistant at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate has received a prestigious 25 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare…
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Chartwell House Raises £570 For Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, has raised a massive £570 through their Grand Launch Beach Party, all of which will be dedicated to supporting…
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Eligible Groups For Covid-19 Autumn Booster Announced
The Government is urging elderly people, in particular care home residents and staff, to get their Covid-19 autumn booster vaccinations. An autumn COVID-19 booster vaccination…
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