Fire Risk/Safety in Care Homes
By Kevin Irwin, Chartered Member of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH), Arinite Health & Safety (www.arinite.co.uk) It is almost 20 years since the…
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“Save Social Care” Message Sent to Government
CAMPAIGNERS today sent a last-ditch plea to the Government to save the care of older and vulnerable adults ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Autumn Statement. They…
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Social Care Reform Cannot Wait’ Says National Care Provider Alliance
It is grossly irresponsible for the government to assist widespread speculation in relation to the fate of adult social care reform, says National Care Provider…
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NCS Teens Create Fidget Blankets for Elderly People with Dementia
A team of teenagers have been spending their autumn doing their bit to create positive change with NCS (National Citizen Service), the country’s flagship youth…
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Campaigner Hails Constructive Minister Meeting
A social care campaigner has described as “constructive” a one-to-one meeting with Social Care Minister Helen Whately today. Mike Padgham said he was optimistic that…
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Welcoming Experience for Japanese Resident in Bridgwater Care Home
A Japanese woman who has been living in the UK for nearly 30 years has been enjoying a ‘cultural experience day’ organised by her care…
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Gift Café’s Last Post Heard Throughout Puddington
Visitors to the Gift Café in Puddington were moved to hear the coffee shop’s chef and supervisor playing the Last Post on Remembrance Day. Debbie…
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Care England Publishes State of Social Care and Support Report
Care England has today collectively published a report on the current state of social care in England. Professor Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England,…
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Morris Care’s Love2Care Winners Revealed
Six outstanding employees from Morris Care’s nursing homes across Shropshire and Cheshire were recognised at an awards ceremony yesterday (Wednesday 2nd November) at the company’s…
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Reptiles for Residents-“Creepy Crawlies” Pay a Visit
Ashcombe House care home in Basingstoke, welcomed a host of creepy crawlies to the home with Ranger Jess from Zoolab Residents at Ashcombe were pleasantly…
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Liverpool Care Home Helps Manchester University with Award-Winning Research
Liverpool care home Oak Springs has been helping Manchester University researchers looking at the future of care. Oak Springs Care Home was one of four…
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WWII Burns Nurse Celebrates 100th Birthday
A nurse who helped provide pioneering burns treatment for injured RAF aircrew and civilians during WWII has celebrated her 100th birthday. Janet Hunter was part…
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Kings Park Care Home Opens its Doors to Lonely Older People
Local care home Kings Park in Ferndown will be opening its doors to a number of people from the area to help tackle loneliness in…
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Care Home Resident Goes “Back Home” as She Spends Day at Former Place of Work
A resident at a Bognor Regis care home went back to her place of work and spent the afternoon on a trip down memory lane…
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Harrogate Town AFC Players “Pitch In” During National Meals on Wheels Week
· Meals delivered with a difference to mark National Meals on Wheels Week (31st – 4th November) On Wednesday 2nd November, Players and Management from…
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