Send a Card to WW2 Veteran and Centenarian Stan this Christmas
A volunteer at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity in Doncaster and Thorne in South Yorkshire is asking people to help a 100-year-old veteran celebrate Christmas this year
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New Guidance on the Role Occupational Therapists Play in Adult Social Care Services in England
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched new guidance on the roles and responsibilities of Principal occupational therapists in adult social care services in England.
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Unison to Consult CQC Members Over Strike Action
Staff at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are to be balloted over possible strike action after being given no pay rise this year despite the significant rise in the cost of living, says UNISON today.
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Charity Diagrama Residents Attend Brands Hatch as Guests of Racing Events
On Sunday 14 November Diagrama was delighted to take JJ, Kevin, and Edward, three residents from their Supported Living Service in Bromley to watch the Brit Cars event at Brands Hatch
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Together with Music to Continue Singing for Another Three Years
On the first anniversary of Intergenerational Music Making’s (IMM) national music programme, Together with Music, HC-One are thrilled to announce that funding for the campaign
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New £15m Care Home Opens in Worsley
New Care has opened the doors to a ‘new generation’ care home in Worsley, worth circa £15m.
Located on Walkden Road, on the site of the former Cock pub and hotel, the new care facility features
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Rotherham Care Home Residents in Fine Voice for Christmas Light Switch-On
For weeks, the residents of the Moorgate Croft care home in Rotherham have been practising Christmas carols to join the town’s festive light switch-on, via pre-recorded video.
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Collaboration Programme set to Transform Local Government Approach to Digital Care
A group of local authority partners has agreed to undertake a unique digital transformation programme being run by leading transformation agency Rethink Partners, and the Local Government Association (LGA).
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Greensleeves Care Has Been Highly Commended in the Great British Care Awards for Employer of the Year
The highly reputable Great British Care Awards are a celebration of excellence across the care sector and Greensleeves Care was nominated by a frontline colleague in our London region
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Surrey Care Home Group Wins Prestigious Award for its Outstanding Response to COVID-19
A family-owned Surrey care group is celebrating after winning a prestigious award for its outstanding response to COVID-19 at the LaingBuisson Awards 2021.
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Spending on Children’s and Adult Social Care Not Enough to Support Everyone, Councils Warn
Children’s and adult social care services could fail to support everyone they need to despite making up nearly two-thirds of councils’ total spending due to rising demand
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Leatherland Lodge Care Home, in Thurrock, Essex, Receive Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition
Leatherland Lodge are honoured to receive the Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Thurrock, Councillor Sue Shinnick. The award was presented to Kerry Cooper, Home Manager.
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Health Secretary Defends Social Care Plans Saying ‘Everyone Will be Better Off’
Health & Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has defended the government’s health and social care plans after critics said they would hit those less well off.
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Dementia Charity Launches Scientific Review to Understand Benefits and Risk of Sport
Alzheimer’s Research UK is undertaking a comprehensive review into the links between sport and dementia risk. The announcement comes today (Wednesday 24 November
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Laindon Care Home Makes Residents’ Wish Come True
Woodbury Court Care Home, in Laindon, Essex, strives to provide activities that considers the unique passion, hobbies and skills of each resident. So, when resident Christine expressed
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