Red Nose Day Fun Brings Smiles All Round at Care Homes in the South
Care home residents and staff in the South let their hair down, dressed up in Red Noses and glasses, donned crazy hats, wigs, feathers and
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Edinburgh Care Home Go the Extra Mile for Local Charity
Residents at an Edinburgh care home have completed a mile for every day in February to raise money for a charity, which supports older people
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Government Launches Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards
Individuals and families will have a greater say in their care. Improved protections will reduce the backlog of assessments and ensure safeguarding is in place.
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Care At Risk- “Government stripping Care Homes of Ability to Invest
Care England, has today commended the LaingBuisson and the County Council Network for producing its report titled ‘Impact Assessment of the Implementation of Section 18(3)
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What Happens to NHS and Care Home Staff Dismissed Due to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations Which Have Now Been Revoked?
This is one of the concerns raised by the House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in its 33rd report of Session 2021-22 as it
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Runwood Homes Takes Part in Nutrition and Hydration Week
This week, homes across the Runwood Homes Group have really enjoyed taking part in Nutrition and Hydration week. The brilliant staff teams have created some
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Culinary Treats and Fun for Veterans as Royal Star & Garter Celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
Veterans at Royal Star & Garter enjoyed fun activities, cookery and delicious, healthy foods as part of Nutrition and Hydration Week (14-20 March). Residents at
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St Patrick’s Day Gets the Green Light at Local Care Home
Residents and staff at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks
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Minister of State for Social Care and Local MP to Visit National Charity Revitalise in Southport
Revitalise is the only provider of accessible respite holidays for disabled people needing 24-hour care in the UK. The Minister of State for Care at
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“My Country Says Thank You”- Signature at Parklands Manor Leads Community Effort to Support Ukraine Refugee Crisis.
The residents of Signature at Parklands Manor, a luxury care home in Chertsey, have come together to offer support and gifts to refugees affected by
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Napping Linked with Dementia and Having Dementia also Linked with More Frequent Naps
Scientists in the US have suggested that those who nap more frequently when they get older are more likely to get dementia, but those who
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Government Has ‘Seriously Underestimated’ the Costs of Adult Social Care Charging Reforms says Report
England’s largest councils and care providers today warn that care homes could face widespread closures and a shortage of beds when adult social care reforms
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The Care Innovation Challenge is Back-Applications Invited!
The Care Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling, will return in July 2022. With cash prizes for the top
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New Care Home Guidelines to be Launched in Upcoming Webinar
A national diabetes advisory panel that is dedicated to improving care for older adults with the condition is set to launch its first set of
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Former Homeless Caterer Becomes an Award-Winning Carer
Mick Sowerby, a senior support worker at Fairholme in South Shields, went from working for a fast-food chain and sleeping rough, to receiving an award
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