Time to Act to Save Social Care in England says ADASS
With waiting lists spiralling leaving many of us who are older or disabled without the care we need, carers burnt out and staff leaving, social…
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Former Care Minister Asks for More Focus on Transforming Care for People with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People
Dame Caroline Dinenage, Member of Parliament for Gosport and former Minister at the Department of Health and Social Care, has asked the Minister to improve…
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Caring for the Caregivers: Chartwell House’s Gift Hamper Surprise to Local Heroes
Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, a residential care home based in the heart of Thanet, recently delivered surprise gift hampers to local healthcare and…
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Care Home Residents Storm to Victory in University Challenge-Style Quiz, With the Help of a Famous Face
A take on the popular TV show University Challenge reached a dramatic climax last week, as celebrity guest Jennie Bond oversaw a highly competitive contest…
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Oldbury Care Home Wins Prestigious Award for Innovative Initiative
A care home in Oldbury has been named a winner in the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) awards for 2023, for an innovative campaign aimed…
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Exotic Animals Amaze Berkshire Care Home Residents
The residents were astonished and delighted to meet the animals, who were brought in by a specialist from Wild Science, an organisation that promotes animal…
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Care Provider Agincare Extends National Reach into the Capital
Independent family-owned care provider Agincare has been appointed by Southwark Council to operate four care homes under a long-term partnership arrangement. Greenhive Care Home and…
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105-Year-Old Win Shares Her Secret to a Long Life
The secret to a long life is the occasional glass of red wine, according to 105-year-old Merseyside care home resident Winnifred Kennan. The centenarian celebrates…
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WWII Widow Recalls Friendship with King Ahead of Coronation
A widow whose husband was killed in action during WWII has recalled her friendship with His Majesty King Charles III, the former Prince of Wales,…
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Care Workers Walk More than 1 Million Steps for Prostate Cancer
Four residential care workers have marched their way through March in a bid to raise awareness and cash for Prostate Cancer UK. Members of staff…
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One in Five Adults Wrongly Believe Dementia and Alzheimer’s Are the Same Thing
A fifth of adults wrongly believe Alzheimer’s and dementia are the same thing, according to research by Care UK. A poll of 2,000 people has…
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Farmyard Fun at Brendoncare Alton
There was plenty of animal magic at Brendoncare Alton in Hampshire when Mill Cottage Farm Experiences based in nearby Holybourne brought some furry and feathered…
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Hip, Hip, Hooray for St George’s Day!
It was all dragons and roses all round at Austen House care home, in Lower Earley, Reading, as residents and staff celebrated St George’s Day….
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Doors to the The Residential & Home Care Show Open This Week
Join us at The Residential & Home Care Show, the UK’s leadership event for delivering outstanding care, returning to the ExCeL London this week on…
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Watch Me Whip! Head Chef at Ipswich Care Home Scoops National Award
A care home in Ipswich is celebrating after its Head Chef was recognised at a national award ceremony for her outstanding contribution to the catering…
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