Care Providers’ Issue “Plea” To Government
The Government should not be allowed to put money ahead of the quality of life of millions of older and vulnerable people who cannot get the care they need, campaigners said today.
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NCF Launch Kickstart Support Scheme For Members
NCF are proud to announce the launch of our NCF Kickstart Scheme to support members to access the Department for Work and Pensions Kickstart Scheme. The NCF Kickstart Scheme
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Barchester Healthcare Scoops Best Recruiter At The 2020 Laingbuisson Awards
The recruitment team at Barchester Healthcare has been named Best Recruiter at the 2020 LaingBuisson Awards. The awards celebrate businesses that set new standards within their industries
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Residents At Hugh Myddelton House Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Residents at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate went loco celebrating Cinco de Mayo which takes place on 5th May every year.
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Charterpoint Secures Planning Permission For Leicestershire Care Home
Senior living specialist Charterpoint has secured planning permission for a 73-bed residential care home in Thurnby, Leicestershire.
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It’s A “Postcode Lottery” On Visiting Care Homes Says Ruthie Henshall
West End Actress Ruthie Henshall has said it is still a “postcode lottery” if families can see their loved ones in care homes.
The government announced earlier this week that residents
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Care Home Donates For 4-Year-Olds Dream ‘Red’ Trike
Ashcombe House Care home in Basingstoke has presented a cheque to a local youngster Oliver, to fulfil his dreams to own a bespoke red trike. Residents at the home read about Oliver’s story
Read more...New Analysis Shows ‘Widespread Decline’ In Adult Social Care
New figures reveal the dire state of England’s social care sector before the pandemic, with more people requesting support but fewer getting the help they needed. The data puts further pressure
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MPs Call For Law To Protect Care Home Visiting Rights
Government guidance on care home visits must be supported in law to protect the rights of residents and their families, according to a report.
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Veterans Inspired By Captain Sir Tom Moore Fundraise For Royal Star & Garter
Residents at Royal Star & Garter have raised money for the charity by taking part in a series of challenges over the early May bank holiday weekend, inspired by NHS hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.
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Former Royal Navy Sailor Celebrates 101st Birthday At Local Care Home
A man who served as a wireless operator during World War II has celebrated his 101st birthday at a care home in Shoreham-by-Sea.
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Eagles Mount Care Home Becomes Carbon-Neutral
Eagles Mount care home in Poole, part of the Luxurycare group, has become the UK’s first carbon-neutral care home after offsetting its environmental impact.
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New Cutting-Edge Testing Centre To Fast-Track Covid-19 Variant Vaccines
Vaccines tailored to tackle COVID-19 variants are to be accelerated through new state-of-the-art labs, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today (Wednesday 5 May).
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Female Health And Care Staff Report Deteriorating Health Because Of COVID-19
The physical and mental wellbeing of female health and care staff in England significantly worsened as a result of working through the COVID-19 pandemic with a marked deterioration since last summer, the results of a new survey show.
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Local Care Home Group Celebrate May Day By Traditional May Pole Dancing
Residents at Whitebriars Residential Care Home, specialist dementia care based in Bexhill, East Sussex, celebrated the May bank holiday by traditionally dancing around a may pole.
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