Ex-Scottish Health Secretary Expresses Deep Regret at Care Home Covid Deaths
Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the UK COVID-19 Inquiry she will ‘regret for the rest of her life’ care home deaths caused…
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East Grinstead Care Home Resident Receives Medals For Intelligence Work During World War 2
A 103-year-old East Grinstead care home resident, who worked in military intelligence during World War 2, has finally received medals for her top secret services….
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Racism Causes Poor Mental Health And Prevents People Accessing Support, Says New Report
Experiencing racism increases a person’s chances of having poor mental health but also makes it harder for them to get the right support, according to…
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Chestnut Manor Care Home Travels Down Under for Australia Day
Chestnut Manor Care Home residents celebrated “Australia Day” in style, creating themed decorations and enjoyed traditional Aussie food! Residents were pleasantly surprised to see Wilson…
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Frome Community Comes Together
Catherine House Care Homeopened its doors to the local Frome community on Saturday, January 27th, for a Craft Fair that showcased the town’s talented small…
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Cornerstone Healthcare Group Announces New CEO
Cornerstone Healthcare Group, provider of specialist and complex care in the UK, has announced the appointment of Paul Hayes as the company’s new Chief Executive…
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Belong Celebrates Best Of The Best In Social Care
The spirit of compassion and devotion is well and truly thriving as carers at dementia specialist, Belong, scoop accolades at its annual Champion Awards, recognising…
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Calls for Aging Offenders to be Housed in Secure Care Homes
The governor of a Scottish prison has called for new secure care facilities to meet the needs of elderly inmates. HMP Glenochil governor Natalie Beal…
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National Care Charity MHA Encourages Public To Support Annual Awareness Event
MHA, the largest care provider in the UK are asking members of the public to get behind them and show support to their annual event,…
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Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills, Hereford Localities Dementia Music Group Connects Community And Care Home
Worcester Malvern Hills, Hereford Localities, have been running their successful music group at Elgar Court Residential Home over the last few months in Malvern. Led…
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Age UK Reveals The Challenges Older People Face This Winter
A new report ‘We have to take it one day at a time’, launched by Age UK as part of their new campaign ‘Spread the Warmth’, shows the…
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Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024
Tea Parties, Webinars And Focus Days See NH Week’s Legacy Grow To A Year Round Event The latest Nutrition and Hydration Week will commence on…
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“Going Into Care Is Definitely Not Something To Fear.” A Daughter Shares Her Advice And Experience After Finding Care For Her Parents
In September, Cheryl Hossle’s parents moved into St Faith’s Nursing Home in Cheltenham which is part of the charity Lilian Faithfull Care. After 62 years…
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The Huge Impact of Catering in Care
Article by Laura Tighe, managing director for health, care, and retirement living, Caterplus (www.caterplus.co.uk) Food and drink served at care facilities have a huge impact…
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Stories Of Abuse In The Media – How To Protect Yourself Against Every Provider’s Worst Nightmare
By Anna Fee, Senior Associate Solicitor, RWK Goodman (https://rwkgoodman.com/sector/health-social-care) There is often a media frenzy around stories relating to abuse in the care sector and…
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