DWP Launches Major Review of Carer’s Allowance Cases
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a comprehensive reassessment programme affecting hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers across the UK, following revelations of…
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Princess Christian Care Centre Team Member Wins Prestigious Award For Outstanding Dementia Care
A dedicated team member at a Woking-based Care Home, part of family-run group Nellsar, has been awarded the esteemed title of Care Worker of the…
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Campaigners From The Care And Support Alliance Deliver Red Box Filled With Stories From Disabled People To 11 Downing Street
On the eve of the Budget, a hand-delivered letter was presented to the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street, drawing urgent attention to the crisis…
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MP Susan Murray Highlights Community Spirit During Visit to Mavisbank Care Home
Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Mavisbank in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, welcomed Susan Murray, MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, on Friday 14th November. The visit offered…
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“Catch A Bargain Not A Bug” With NHS Jabs Available On The High Street This Black Friday
NHS teams across the country are ramping up their winter flu vaccine offer in the lead up to Christmas – hitting the high street and…
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Frank Foster House Recognised Under The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF)
Frank Foster House Care Home, part of Runwood Homes Group has officially achieved the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF). The VFF accreditation reflects the home’s strong…
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Swindon Home Marks 20-Year Anniversary Along With Staff Combined Service Of More Than 160 Years
There was plenty to celebrate at a Swindon home following its 20th anniversary as well as a combined service of more than 160 years between…
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Council Announces Ambitious Plans To Increase Local Care Provision
Hillingdon Council has announced proposals for an innovative major development project to provide additional dementia nursing care in the borough. The council is proposing to…
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The Care Workers’ Charity Condemns Home Office Proposals on Indefinite Leave to Remain for Migrant Care Workers
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has expressed its “profound outrage” at the Home Office’s newly announced migration policy changes, proposals that single out migrant care…
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Adelaide House Care Home Welcomes National VIVALDI Social Care Visit
HC-One’s Adelaide House Care Home in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey recently welcomed representatives from leading health and social care organisations as part of the VIVALDI Social Care…
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Dr Arun Chopra Assumes Role of Interim Chief Executive of CQC
Following the announcement by Sir Julian Hartley that he would be stepping down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect…
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Beauleigh Court Hosts Blue Light Afternoon Tea to Celebrate Community Heroes
Beauleigh Court Care Home, part of the Sanders Senior Living Group hosted a special Blue Light Afternoon Tea on 13 November, bringing together residents, staff,…
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Care England Says Backing Social Care Investment Will Save Lives and Strengthen the UK Economy
Care England has responded to the open letter issued to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care by leading…
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Work Begins on an 85-Bed Care Home Which Will Be Hallmark’s First Fully Electric Care Home
Construction has begun on a new luxury care home at a 1.8-acre site on Cypress Drive in Cardiff’s St Mellons community, with Hallmark investing £23.5…
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476 Scottish Care Homes Have “Sold Up Or Collapsed” In Past Decade
Hundreds of Scottish care homes have “sold up or collapsed” in the past decade, the Liberal Democrats have revealed. Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Angus MacDonald…
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