Mexico Comes To Derbyshire Care Home
MEXICO came to Derbyshire as care home residents danced to La Cucaracha and tasted the country’s traditional cuisine. The Mexican themed evening was held at…
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Veterans’ Charity Bids Fond Farewell To Its Longest Serving Member Of Staff
The Royal Star & Garter Homes has bid farewell to its longest serving member of staff. Health Care Assistant Barry Maunder has retired after 45…
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Brexit Will Make It Harder To Care For Elderly Says ADASS
Post Brexit immigration laws including a proposed salary cap risk increasing workforce shortages, making it harder to “wash, dress and feed” thousands of elderly people…
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Care providers today condemned instances of abuse towards older and vulnerable adults. The Independent Care Group said it had zero tolerance of any abuse, like…
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Volunteer Care Home Gardeners Get Party On Kindness Day
GREEN fingered volunteers have received a special thank you from care home residents and staff on Random Act of Kindness Day. Patricia Paganelli and Geoff…
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CQC Research Reveals People Regret Not Raising Concerns About Their Care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care, as new research* shows that almost 7 million…
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Sharing The Love At Stretton Hall
Love was all around at a Shropshire nursing home when it hosted a St Valentine’s Day afternoon tea for residents, families and friends. Morris Care’s…
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VODG “Right Behind” CQC’s #Declareyourcare Campaign
The Care Quality Commission have launched #DeclareYourCare – a year-long campaign to encourage people to share their experiences of services with the regulator. The campaign…
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Cleaning Show Set To Showcase Latest Care Home Hygiene Products
The Cleaning Show (ExCeL, London 19-21 March 2019), one of Europe’s biggest trade events dedicated to commercial cleaning, is set to include a range of…
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Cannabis-Based Medicine To Be Tested In Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced it will fund a pioneering clinical trial at King’s College London investigating a cannabis-based treatment for people living with dementia….
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‘Outstanding’ New Forest Care Home Celebrates 30th Birthday
A New Forest care home which is ‘outstanding’ in every sense of the word has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special party. Woodpeckers in…
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“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Advises Edinburgh Couple Celebrating 61st Valentine’s Day
An Edinburgh couple are perfectly placed to give lessons in love this Valentine’s Day – as it will be the 61st time they celebrate February…
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Daffodils Set The Standard For End Of Life Care
GP surgeries will now be able to display a ‘daffodil mark’ as a sign of commitment to improving end of life care, as part of…
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Food Fraud Fine Not Fit For Purpose Says British Egg Industry
The British Egg Industry Council is calling for stronger deterrents for food fraud following the news that an egg trader in the Netherlands convicted of…
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Students Learn From Engaging With Nursing Home Residents
Students have swapped the classroom to learn about compassion and engaging with older people thanks to a partnership with leading provider, Morris Care. A dozen…
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