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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89-Year-Old Resident Has Fun At Paintballing Proving Age Is Just A Number
A young-at-heart resident living at a care home in Cassington, went on a paintballing adventure with her friends at the home. Sheila Woodley, who has…
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More People Able To Take Part In Dementia Research Thanks To New Government Funding
the government announced that £49.9 million will go towards expanding the number of dementia research sites across the UK. This will give more people the…
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Handford House Hosts Ipswich Town FC
Handford House, a member of the Healthcare Homes group, recently enjoyed a fun filled day with two special guests from Ipswich Town Football Club. The…
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Care England Welcomes New Chair and Board of Trustees
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body of independent adult social care, is delighted to announce Angela Boxall as the new Chair of…
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A Care Home In Hythe Has Been Awarded A Prestigious Care VIP Accreditation
The accreditation has been awarded to Care UK’s Carpathia Grange, on Southampton Road, and recognises the team’s work alongside residents and families to improve the…
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BMA Gives Government Chance To Improve Consultants Pay Offer
The BMA is asking the Government to discuss how to improve its pay offer to consultants in England after members voted against it. BMA consultant…
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Lowestoft Care Home Residents Invite Relationship Queries Ahead of Valentine’s Day
A Lowestoft care home is encouraging the local community to submit their relationship dilemmas ahead of Valentine’s Day — as it looks to use its…
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Minister of State in the Department for Health and Social Care to Address Care Community at UK Care Week in March
UK Care Week has announced their surprise guest for the 20th & 21st March at the NEC, Birmingham. Helen Whately, Minister of State in the…
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Burns Celebrations At Parley Place
Parley Place care home in West Parley held a traditional Burns Celebrations to the tune of bagpipes, the fun continued well into the afternoon with…
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Minister Praises High Wycombe Care Home and New National Veterans Project During Visit
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has praised the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), after seeing the impact of the new nationwide project during a visit to…
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Vital Talks Over North Yorks Social Care as Funding Crisis Deepens
CARE providers in North Yorkshire are holding top-level talks with the local council to tackle a funding crisis which threatens the care of vulnerable people…
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Fire Safety: Are Care Homes Doing Enough To Protect Lives?
By Gavin Scarr Hall, Health & Safety Director at Peninsula (www.peninsulagrouplimited.com) Care homes occupy a unique space when it comes to fire safety. In most…
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Argentum Lodge Appoints Award-Winning Care Home Manager
Argentum Lodge, a 56-bed care home in Nailsea, near Bristol in Somerset has appointed Jessica Hawker as care home manager. Jessica has over 15 years’…
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