Nutrition and Hydration Essential To Residents’ Health and Wellbeing
Spring has officially sprung! And with the weather getting warmer, it won’t be long before summer comes knocking at the door. But while we look…
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‘Family Friendly’ Employment Law Changes: What Care Homes Need To Know
By Ian Pace, Partner in Weightmans’ employment law team (www.weightmans.com/people/ian-pace/) A raft of changes to employment rights legislation recently came into effect, and it’s important…
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A National Care Service – Time for Debate Is Over Says Industry Leader
Independent Care Group chair Mike Padgham writes exclusively for The Carer The time for debate and discussion is done – we need a National Care…
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WEC Calls On Government To Investigate Why Eligible People Are Not On The Learning Disability Register
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) is calling for an investigation into why eligible people are not on the Learning Disability Register. The Register entitles…
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Macclesfield Care Centre Celebrates Cultural Diversity With Month-Long Festivities
Rowans Care Centre in Macclesfield has concluded a vibrant month-long celebration of global cultures, with a ‘visit’ to Nigeria. This special event took place throughout…
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RMBI Care Co. Residents Learn To “Bee” More Conscious On World Bee Day
To mark World Bee Day in May, residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Homes have recently enjoyed a fulfilled week of bee-themed activities. At…
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Danforth Care Opens Third Care Home in Norfolk
Danforth expands across Norfolk with a third 3rd opening in the county in the last 18 months. Coronation House in Thetford joins Heath Lodge in…
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NHS Confederation Responds To Confirmed Date For General Election
As the political parties begin their official campaigning and citizens prepare to cast their votes, the membership body for the NHS is calling on the…
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Mavern House Appoints Rosie Hardie As New Care Home Manager
Mavern House, a 54 bed care home in the village of Shaw near Melksham in Wiltshire, has appointed Rosie Hardie as its new care home…
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Kindness Is Contagious At Local Care Home
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham dedicated their time to deliver bunches of flowers to patients and staff at Chippenham…
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‘Make This An Election For Social Care’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a General Election after months of speculation, and the date for the 2024 General Election will be Thursday,…
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Dementia Awareness Day At Abbeyfield Care Home Proves A Hit For Attendees
Speedwell Court, a dementia-friendly Southampton care home run by Abbeyfield, hosted a Dementia Awareness Day on Friday 17th May, welcoming those caring for, supporting and…
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Cadbury Release Memory Bar Boxes As Part Of Partnership With Alzheimer’s Research UK
Cadbury is sending out thousands of specially launched Memory Bar Boxes, as part of its partnership with Alzheimer’s Research. Featuring the six limited-edition retro Dairy…
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First Of Its Kind Practical Resource Is Launched To Support The UK’s Health And Care Sector
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has launched ‘Appreciating Health and Care’, a practical guide for the health and social care sector, enabling professionals from across…
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Horsham Care Honour Staff And Residents On International Nurses’ Day
Coinciding with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, International Nurses Day, held on Sunday 12th May, is a day to celebrate…
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