Care Home Resident’s Ritz Wish Is Tea-Riffic
Staff at Rogers House Residential Care Home in Wigmore granted a wish that enabled resident, Edwin Hoare, to spend an afternoon in London reminiscing about…
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Celebrating Mothers At Borough Care
Borough Care is marking Mother’s Day (Sunday 22 March) with a host of celebrations at its eleven homes for older people in Stockport. Residents at…
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Manchester Cleaning Show Postponed Due To Coronavirus Crisis
The Manchester Cleaning Show, which was due to take place on March 25 and 26 this year, has been postponed due to the ongoing international…
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Sunrise Of Westbourne Resident’s Dream Comes True As He Plays His Favourite Music On The Compton Organ
96-year-old Sunrise of Westbourne resident, Robert Tarrant, had his dream become a reality when the care home arranged a trip to play a Compton Organ….
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Care Home Leader Urges Relatives To Stay Away Unless Visits Are “Absolutely Essential”
A social care leader is urging people not to not to visit relatives living in care homes unless it’s “absolutely essential” so they can protect…
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Victoria House Manager Receives Community Award
On International Women’s Day 2020, Nirmala Singhvi, manager of Victoria House day centre for the elderly in Watford, received the Community Impact Award. The award…
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Reduced Visits At Healthcare Management Solutions Care Homes Won’t Affect Community Links
Healthcare Management Solutions is not only announcing its coronavirus prevention measures but its plans to ensure residents aren’t affected by social isolation. After announcing the…
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Poll Reveals Public “Unconvinced” Over Social Care Promises
Voters are unconvinced the government will fulfil its promise to produce and implement a social care policy. A survey of over 45s by financial services…
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R&D Budget Pledge Must Support Dementia Research, Alzheimer’s Research UK Says
Alzheimer’s Research UK has welcomed the Chancellor’s Spring Budget commitment to boost R&D investment to £22 billion a year. The charity says that it hopes…
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Care Sector Reacts to Rishi Sunak’s First Budget
There was sector-wide disappointment in the first Budget from Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the promised solution for the social care crisis failed to materialise. Commenting…
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Pioneering Artist Sarah Still Drawn To Care After 25 Years
Wales’ first ever care home artist in residence is celebrating a quarter of a century in the ground-breaking role. Talented Sarah Edwards was engaged as…
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NHS Unveils Package Of Measures To Help People Find Trusted Health Information Online
The NHS today unveiled new developments in its efforts to ensure people find trusted information online. It has worked with Google to ensure it provides…
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A Dog Show Of Affection Charms Nursing Home Residents
Inspired by Crufts but on a smaller scale, a Bridgnorth nursing home hosted a spectacular dog show where several pooches won the hearts of residents….
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Royal Star & Garter, Solihull, Rated CQC ‘Outstanding’ In All Five Areas
Royal Star & Garter in Solihull has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in all five areas in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report. The care home earned…
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Charity Launches First Accessible Guide To Recycling
The UK’s first accessible guide to recycling for people who have care or support needs has launched today, as part of a pioneering programme delivered…
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