Training, Routine & Flexibility: 3 Ways To Keep Gen Z Workers
Young people only make up 11% of care workers. When they’re the ones to pick up the mantles left by 25% of the workforce likely…
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Back Of The Net! Bristol Care Home Makes Football Fan’s Dream Come True
A resident at a care home in Bristol has had his long-held wish fulfilled with a pitch-perfect outing to watch his favourite football team play….
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Bedhampton Care Home Brings Generations Together Through Collaboration With Local Youth Hub
Portsdown View care home in Bedhampton welcomed a group of young people from Havant Youth Hub as part of a new collaboration with Havant Borough…
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Iris Care Group Acquires Awelon Healthcare
Iris Care Group has acquired Awelon Healthcare, expanding the group’s residential provision with two further specialist services. Awelon Healthcare has provided high quality residential services…
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Unite Calls For Support For Scotland’s Social Care Workers In Budget
Union says £440m delayed hospital discharge costs better spent on social care frontline. Unite the union has demanded extra support for Scotland’s social care workers…
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Flu Levels ‘Stubbornly Stable’ In Older Age Groups Despite Overall Decline
Levels of respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV are continuing to fall at the start of the New Year, but levels among older adults…
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Huddersfield Care Home Resident Enjoys Special Day At The Stables After Winning Staff Auction Prize
A resident at HC-One’s The Denby Care Home in Huddersfield has enjoyed a memorable day out at a local stables after winning a special prize…
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Government Announces £50m For The Disabled Facilities Grant
Department for Health has announced an £50m boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant, which will be distributed to local authorities next month. The government says…
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Poole Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Wish To See Her Father’s Artwork On Display
A Poole care home resident’s wish came true when she saw her father’s artwork on display at a Bournemouth museum. Myrna, who lives in Marjorie…
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Gene Variants Linked To At Least 7 In 10 Alzheimer’s Cases, Study Suggests
Care professionals across the UK may need to reconsider their understanding of genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, following the publication of significant new research…
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Government Listens To Farmers And Publicans – But Social Care Is Still Being Ignored Providers Say
The Honorary President of the Independent Care Group has issued an urgent appeal to ministers, asking why social care continues to be overlooked whilst other…
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Experimenting With The Braille Code On World Braille Day
Residents at Yeovil dementia care home Chestnut Lodge started the New Year by experimenting with a new skill – learning about braille on World Braille…
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Care Home Residents Raise £1.3k To Help Those With Dementia In Their Community
Kindhearted residents, staff and families at a Dorset dementia care home have raised more than £1,300 to help all those in their community who live…
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NHS’s Shift To Neighbourhoods Could Flounder Without Strengthening The Workforce, Health Committee Tells Govt
The Health and Social Care Committee has warned that the Government’s 10 Year Workforce Plan for the NHS – shifting services from hospitals to neighbourhoods…
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Strong Life Care Appoints Paul Hunter as Head of Estates & Facilities
Strong Life Care has appointed Paul Hunter as Head of Estates & Facilities, further strengthening its senior leadership team as the organisation continues to develop…
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