Angela’s Artful Approach Inspires Dementia Care Home Residents
A carer at a dedicated dementia care home in Dorset has turned her flair for art into an inclusive painting project that enables residents to…
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Green Light For £26m Fulham Care Home
Acting on behalf of its client Care Concern Group, the Town Planning team of global property consultancy Knight Frank has secured the go ahead from…
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Local Care Home Embraces Flower Power
Residents at Austen House in Lower Earley, Reading celebrated International Flower Day which took place on January 19th. International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost…
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Care Home Operators Enter Administration
Two companies which operate care homes in the south of England have been placed into Administration. Tom Grummitt and Andrew Smith of insolvency firm Bridgewood…
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Residents Look Forward To Pampering Sessions As New Beauty Salon Opens At Altrincham Home
There will be plenty of facials and pedicures at an Altrincham home following the opening of their new beauty salon. MHA Handsworth have opened a…
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Social Media Strategy For The Care Sector: Valuable Lessons From Watermark Retirement Communities
By Alex Wedderburn, Senior Customer Account Manager, Hootsuite (www.hootsuite.com) Social media marketing is no longer a new profession; it has evolved into a vital business…
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Research Captures Harrowing Testimonies From Care Staff On The Impact Of The Pandemic
As the public inquiry into the UK’s response to Covid-19 continues, new research led by Northumbria University academics shines a light on the impact of…
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Barbara Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday With Cards From Around The World
Hartford Care resident Barbara recently celebrated her 103rd birthday at Ashley Grange care home, surrounded by cards from around the world thanks to a special…
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Racing Residents And Competitive Carers Enjoy A Week Of Exercise And Sport
Staff and residents at Maiden Castle House care home in Dorchester, part of Care South, enjoyed an action-packed calendar of unique exercises, fun games, and…
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Dynamic Lighting and Its Benefits to Dementia Patients
By Kate Turley, 1851 Royal Commission Industrial Fellow The continued growth of the ageing population comes with a number of health-related pressures. One of the…
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Healthcare Homes Inspires Young Musician’s Journey to Junior Duke Success
Healthcare Homes have recently supported 11-year-old Charlie Hurry in achieving his Junior Duke award. Charlie’s connection with Healthcare Homes began through his Nan, who visits…
Read more...Social Care “Has Waited Long Enough For Change”
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the main political parties to ‘be brave’ and include reform of social care alongside NHS changes in their General Election manifestos….
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Old Raven House Care Home In Hook Residents Delighted By Animal Therapy Visit
Residents of Old Raven House, a care home nestled in the picturesque village of Hook, near Basingstoke, experienced a delightful surprise this week when rabbits,…
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New Care Farm And Community Manager At Duckyls Farm
Keri Strugnell has been appointed as the Care Farm and Community Manager for the 100 acre Duckyls Farm in West Sussex to lead the development…
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Cause For Hope Or Concern? What Social Care Will Look Like In 2024
By Sam Monaghan, Chief Executive of MHA The Prime Minister recently confirmed that we will see a General Election in the UK, at some point…
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