Care Home Deaths Now at Below Pre-Pandemic Levels for the First Time
The number of deaths in UK care homes has fallen below pre-Covid levels for the first time, according to new data. The UK Government’s Office…
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Warrington Residents Play Zookeeper for the Day
Members of Warrington’s older community have been forging friendships with some special visitors after the zoo recently paid a visit for an animal therapy session,…
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Oxford Care Home Creates Classic Seaside Mural Featuring Familiar Faces in the Form of Staff Members
An Oxford care home has renovated an entire corridor and turned it into a beautiful seaside themed mural. MHA Brookfield decided to add some life…
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Eston School Children Join Care Home Residents for Reading Fun
Astune Rise care home in Eston welcomed children from Whale Hill primary school as part of the nationwide Silver Stories project. Every week youngsters from…
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Liverpool Care Home Resident’s Trip to Blackpool is a ‘Dream Come True’
A resident at a specialist care home in Liverpool has taken a trip of a lifetime, having told staff she’d never been away before. Val,…
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Furry Friends Bring Joy to Westerham Care Home
Westerham Place care home residents were delighted to welcome Dotty the pony and her canine companion, Pippy the Jackhuahua. The adorable pair visited the home…
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MHA Holds Annual Oscar Awards 2022
Methodist Homes (MHA), the largest charitable care provider in the UK, celebrated its annual MHA OSCAR Awards on 15 November 2022. The OSCAR Awards are…
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Over 100 Health And Care Organisations Call For Staffing Forecasts In The NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan
Over 100 health and care organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, have signed a letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt in support of publishing the…
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NHS Delivers 15 Million Covid-19 Boosters and Visits 10,000 Care Homes
The vaccination programme – the biggest in NHS history – is off to a strong start. In just two months, the health service has vaccinated…
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Risk That ‘Optimism Turns Into Disengagement’ from Local Authorities in Integrated Care Systems Says Report
The first major stocktake on the role of councils in Integrated Care Systems (ICS) since their introduction calls for ICS leaders to turn intentions into…
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Cygnet Health Care Hosts First Achievement Awards
Health and Social Care workers have spoken of their pride after winning awards at a leading healthcare company’s inaugural achievement awards. This year, Cygnet Health…
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Edinburgh Care Home Raises the Bar with New Social Activity
RESIDENTS at an Edinburgh care home have been enjoying a night at the pub – without even having to leave the development. Dedicated staff at…
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Brunelcare’s Dementia Care Lead wins the prestigious Hennell Award
‘A huge congratulations to Stuart Wright’ Brunelcare’s Dementia Care Lead, Stuart Wright, has won the 2022 Hennell Award for Innovation and Excellence in Dementia Care….
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Patricia Hewitt to Lead Review of Integrated Care Systems
The government has announced a new independent review into oversight of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes across the country,…
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Skills for Care Appoints Three New Trustees to its Board of Directors
Skills for Care is pleased to announce the appointment of three new trustees to its Board. Naser Turabi who is the Director of Evidence and…
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