‘Guerrilla’ Campaign Launched to Bust Myths About Care Homes
Not-for-profit care group Greensleeves Care has launched Keys To Open Minds – a campaign to de-bunk common myths about life in care homes. The guerrilla-style…
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91% of UK Healthcare Workers Are Missing Out on Maximising Vital Financial Support
New research from Sodexo Engage reveals that only 9% of UK healthcare workers report utilising their workplace benefits to their full potential. As the cost…
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ADASS Spring Survey Reveals Care Waiting Lists Down but “Care Needs” Increasing
New findings from a survey of social care leaders reveals that short-term funding boosts from Government has helped reduce the number of people waiting for…
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‘Anyone with a Learning Disability Should be Able to Live the Best Life Possible’ says Charity CEO
This Learning Disability Week (19-25 June), learning disability charity Hft is hoping to educate others and encourage people to actively challenge misconceptions towards learning disabled…
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St Helen’s Hall Care Home’s Jackie Smith Wins National Award
Jackie Smith from St Helens Hall Care Home has scooped ‘The Amazing Activities Co-ordinator Award’ in this year’s Stars of Social Care Awards and been…
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D-Day Memories of Veteran Douglas, 98, Keep Salisbury Care Home Residents ‘Transfixed’
A 98-year-old D-Day veteran has enthralled fellow residents at his new Salisbury care home by sharing personal memories of the Second World War. Commander Douglas…
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Hat Trick of Outstanding Ratings for Vida Healthcare
Vida Court, the third and latest care home of Harrogate-based specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare, has been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality…
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MHA The Homestead Arranges Trip to Pub for Residents at Part of Seize the Day initiative
A Carterton home took residents for a pint or two as part of a Seize the Day initiative. MHA The Homestead arranged for a minibus…
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Belong Promotes Awareness of LGBTQ+ People in Care
As June 24th marks the UK’s first national Silver Pride celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture for the over 55s, Belong is leading the promotion…
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Lords Committee Hears From Professional Bodies And Regulators As Homecare Medicines Services Inquiry Continues
On Wednesday 21 June, the House of Lords Public Services Committee will hold two evidence sessions as it continues its inquiry into the services which…
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HC-One’s First Batch of Trainee Chefs Graduates with Flying Colours
The UK’s largest residential care provider, HC-One, is celebrating the graduation of their first cohort of Group Development Chefs. The three newly promoted chefs are…
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Care England Celebrates World Continence Week 2023
Care England, the largest and most diverse representative body for independent providers of adult social care in England, today proudly celebrates the beginning of World…
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Seaside Sunshine For Barnsley Care Home Residents
CARE home residents in Barnsley have been making the most of the summer sunshine with a seaside walk down memory lane. Residents, staff, family members,…
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Social Care Leader Receives OBE in King’s Birthday Honours List
Social care leader Zoë Fry has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for services rendered to social care and to nursing,…
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Former Footballer Gordon McQueen dies aged 70 Following Dementia Battle
Former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen has died aged 70 following his battle with dementia, his 16-year playing career during the 1970s and 80s included spells…
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