Chelmsford Care Home Named As Finalist In The Climate Action: Towards Net Zero Awards
A HC-One care home in Chelmsford, Essex, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Climate Action: Towards Net Zero Award’ at The Prospers Essex…
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£6,400 A Year Average Loss As Carer’s Cut Work To Support Elderly Loved Ones
Nearly a third (31%) of people aged 45-75 who are providing informal care to elderly family members said they had reduced their working hours or…
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Time For Fun – 41’: Eyes Down For Bingo Fan Gwen On Care Home Trip
A former bingo caller and player had a happy day out from her Dorset dementia care home to enjoy her favourite game once again. Gwen…
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Farnham Common Care Home Celebrates Resident’s 100th Birthday
Signature at Farnham Common marked a remarkable milestone celebrating the 100th birthday of beloved resident and community icon, Margaret Moore. Known for her warm heart,…
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Leicester Care Home Congratulates Staff Member On Decade Of Dedication
Kerrie Gray, a kitchen assistant at Bradley Hall care home in Leicester, is celebrating her ‘Decade of Dedication’ to residents in the home after joining…
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76% Of People Nationwide Concerned They Won’t Have Enough Money To Pay For Care
According to new research commissioned by Hartford Care, 76% of people nationwide are concerned they won’t have enough money to pay for a place in…
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Social Care Providers At Risk Of Collapse As Analysis Reveals Cost To Sector Of Employer National Insurance Hike
Changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions announced last month look set to cost the adult social care sector over £900m next year, more than wiping…
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Government’s NHS Reforms And 10 Year Plan Must Radically Transform End Of Life Care, Says Social Care Coalition
The Coalition of Frontline Care for People Nearing the End of Life is urging radical changes in care for older people nearing the end of…
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Care Home Celebrates Army Veteran’s Artwork With Exhibition
Paintings and sketches by a former soldier have been displayed at a care home in High Wycombe. Over 60 pieces of art by Michael Mossop…
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Rynagh And Alex Triumph At Social Care Awards
Rynagh Cornish, Tunbridge Wells Care Centre’s administration assistant, has won a prestigious award at the Great British Care Awards, while her colleague, nurse Alex Flori,…
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Mad About The Boys – Residents At Maple Leaf Lodge Celebrate International Men’s Day
Residents at Maple Leaf Lodge in Grantham came together on Tuesday 19 November to mark International Men’s Day which aims to appreciate and celebrate men…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Activities As Part Of Project With Age Cymru And Dr B Creative
HC-One Wales’s Abermill Care Home, in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, have participated in a person-centred project with Dr B Creative and Age Cymru. Dr B Creative are…
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Carer’s Rights Day – Know Your Rights With Carer’s Leave
TO MARK Carer’s Rights Day (21 November), Francesca Lilley, associate in the employment law team at Knights, has shared her expertise on how employers must…
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Ombudsman Calls For Mandatory Complaints Handling In Care Homes
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has made four recommendations to Government on how the organisation could improve the public services it oversees in…
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Deangate Care Home’s Rachael Addy Named Community Hero
A Barnsley care home worker has won the Community Hero Award at the prestigious Proud of Barnsley Awards 2024. Rachael Addy, activities coordinator at Deangate…
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