Nominations Now Open for Skills for Care Accolades
Employers can compete for the Oscars of the adult social care world as entries open for Skills for Care’s Accolades awards celebrating outstanding service provision….
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Barnsley Based Business Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks in Support of The Care Workers Charity
On Friday 13th July, five of the Countrywide team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for their chosen charity; The Care…
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Techy Tenants are Well Connected
NEW findings from one of Scotland’s leading housing and care providers show that those over the age of 50 are more tech-savvy than ever before….
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An Eye Opening Experience For Staff At Ashmere Derbyshire
Ashmere Derbyshire offered their staff the opportunity to participate on the Virtual Dementia Tour, as part of their ongoing professional development. The Virtual Dementia Tour…
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Care Caterer Commits to Catering Excellence for Vegans and Vegetarian Residents
The UK’s largest care provider has committed to catering excellence for vegans and vegetarians by taking part in a plant-based cookery day. HC-One – which…
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Increase In Families “Stepping In” To Prop Up The Care System
Research by the Social Market Foundation has revealed that there are 7.6 million people in the UK over the age of 16 who provide unpaid…
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Hallmark Hotels Welcomes NHS Staff For Free Throughout 2018
To celebrate 70 years of the NHS, Hallmark Hotels are offering all NHS employees free stays in 2018. The Hallmark portfolio spans across the country…
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Limited Scope Of CMA Draft Guidance
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has responded to the Competition and Market Authority’s consultation document on draft…
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New Garden For The Elderly Is A Treat For The Senses
A new sensory garden for local residents and particularly people living with dementia to enjoy has been officially opened in Spalding. The brand new purpose-built…
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Care Providers Seek Brave New Horizons For The Future
Care providers will learn how harnessing the power of robotics and new technology can open up a brave new world for them when they gather…
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Sector Commits to Housing 250,000 People in UK Retirement Communities by 2030
The Retirement Community sector united at the ARCO Annual Conference in backing a positive vision for the future of retirement living, based on delivering high…
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Mini Wimbledon at Bakewell Care Home
A CARE home temporarily became the All Bakewell Tennis Club as staff organised a mini Wimbledon tournament. Burton Closes Hall Care Home, on Haddon Road,…
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Industry Reacts to Sleep-In Ruling
Industry specialists have reacted to the recent Court of Appeal ruling that carers who have to sleep at their workplace in case they are needed…
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QCS Announces New Head of Care Quality
Philippa Shirtcliffe has been announced as the new Head of Care Quality at QCS. She joined the business in October 2017 as Clinical Policy Lead…
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Pupils Rehearse School Play for Bolton Care Home Residents
PRIMARY school pupils treated elderly residents to an early viewing of their play after rehearsing at their care home in Bolton. Year 4 children from…
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