Runwood Homes Takes Part in Nutrition and Hydration Week
This week, homes across the Runwood Homes Group have really enjoyed taking part in Nutrition and Hydration week. The brilliant staff teams have created some…
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Culinary Treats and Fun for Veterans as Royal Star & Garter Celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
Veterans at Royal Star & Garter enjoyed fun activities, cookery and delicious, healthy foods as part of Nutrition and Hydration Week (14-20 March). Residents at…
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St Patrick’s Day Gets the Green Light at Local Care Home
Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks…
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Minister of State for Social Care and Local MP to Visit National Charity Revitalise in Southport
Revitalise is the only provider of accessible respite holidays for disabled people needing 24-hour care in the UK. The Minister of State for Care at…
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“My Country Says Thank You”- Signature at Parklands Manor Leads Community Effort to Support Ukraine Refugee Crisis.
The residents of Signature at Parklands Manor, a luxury care home in Chertsey, have come together to offer support and gifts to refugees affected by…
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Napping Linked with Dementia and Having Dementia also Linked with More Frequent Naps
Scientists in the US have suggested that those who nap more frequently when they get older are more likely to get dementia, but those who…
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Government Has ‘Seriously Underestimated’ the Costs of Adult Social Care Charging Reforms says Report
England’s largest councils and care providers today warn that care homes could face widespread closures and a shortage of beds when adult social care reforms…
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The Care Innovation Challenge is Back-Applications Invited!
The Care Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling, will return in July 2022. With cash prizes for the top…
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New Care Home Guidelines to be Launched in Upcoming Webinar
A national diabetes advisory panel that is dedicated to improving care for older adults with the condition is set to launch its first set of…
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Former Homeless Caterer Becomes an Award-Winning Carer
Mick Sowerby, a senior support worker at Fairholme in South Shields, went from working for a fast-food chain and sleeping rough, to receiving an award…
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Care Home Residents and Families Enjoy a Drink at The Hillings’ Arms
A St Neots care home opened up its own in-house pub during lockdown and is now planning to put The Hillings’ Arms to good use…
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Worthing Care Home Resident Receives Mayoral Visit for 102nd Birthday
Haviland House resident Audrey Moore has celebrated her 102nd birthday, with a special visit from the Deputy Mayor & Mayoress of Worthing, town crier, Bob…
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Support Worker Goes Extra Mile for Care Home Residents
A care assistant has gone the extra mile – or rather 5km – in support of residents. Nicole Jenkins, who has worked at the Atherton-based…
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Worrying Rise in NHS Staff Absences Due to Increasing COVID Case Rates
Responding to NHS England’s latest winter sitrep, Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, said: “COVID-19 infection rates are rising, and as…
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Windle Court Residents Enjoy At-Home Movie Magic with Brand New Cinema Room
Everyone at Windle Court care home is thrilled to see their very own cinema room completed and ready for use. The cinema is named ‘Withywindle…
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