Government Cancels Plans For Social Care Charging Reform
The government has announced it will not proceed with adult social care charging reforms, as part of its newly published ‘public spending audit’. Chancellor Rachel…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Donkey Therapy
Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, were delighted to receive a visit from Charlie the donkey, Flora the miniature Shetland pony, pygmy…
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Local Residents Scoop Coveted Award Title
Residents, Roy and Ellen at Mulberry Court in York have been crowned Resident Ambassadors of the Year for the North NE Division in the Barchester…
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NHS Pay Rise Welcome, But Government Needs To Do More To Attract and Retain Staff
Following Rachel Reeves’s announcement that Labour accepts “in full” pay rises recommended by independent pay review bodies for NHS staff, as well as a 22.3%…
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GPs Now Delivering A Fifth More Appointments Than Pre-Pandemic
GP teams delivered more than 28.7 million appointments in June 2024 – up one fifth on the same period pre-pandemic, new figures published today show….
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Louise Atherton Joins Westgate Healthcare as Quality Director
Westgate Healthcare has announced the appointment of Louise Atherton as its new Quality Director. With over 35 years of experience in the care industry, Louise…
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Dance Students Step to the Beat at Chislehurst Care Home
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Chislehurst, Kent were in for a toe-tapping treat when talented…
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Carers UK to Present Carer’s Allowance Overpayments Report to Minister
Unpaid carers will share the devastating impact of Carer’s Allowance overpayments on their lives in a report due to be handed to Sir Stephen Timms,…
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Hazel Lodge Care Home Appoints New General Manager
Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Hazel Lodge care home, in Battle have welcomed a new General Manager to head up the team. Jonathan Johnson will oversee…
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Parley Place Music Festival Brings The Local Community Together
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Parley Place care home to enjoy a Mini music Festival that was held in the…
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Rotherham Care Home Celebrate International Friendship Day
With International Friendship Day coming up (July 30th) Orchard Care Homes has found its own British version of the Golden Girls living their best lives…
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European Medicines Regulator Rejects New Alzheimer’s Drug
Europe’s medicines regulator has rejected a marketing request for a new Alzheimer’s disease treatment, saying the risks of the medicine’s side effects. The medicines regulator…
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Heartwarming Children’s Carnival Unites Generations at Cuffley Manor and Cooperscroft Care Homes
Cuffley Manor and Cooperscroft Care Homes are delighted to announce the success of their Children’s Carnival, held on June 29, 2024. The event brought together…
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Care Home Residents And School Pupils Fundraising Efforts Deliver Community Defibrillator
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes announced the successful launch of its new community defibrillator, a crucial addition to the safety infrastructure of Broadstairs. The…
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Burnley Home Raises More Than £550 With Hawaiian Themed Summer Fete
A Burnley home arranged a Hawaiian themed summer fete and raised more than £550. MHA Heather Grange opened its doors to the community and converted…
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