As the Met Office issues heatwave alerts across parts of the UK, new data reveals a surge in people turning to pets for comfort, companionship and emotional support while spending more time indoors.
Read more...New independent research published today by CareBlueprint reveals a significant and consistent gap between the online reputations of care homes…
Read more...With speculation growing that Andy Burnham could become the UK’s next Prime Minister, attention is once again turning to his long-standing ambition to reform health and social care through earlier intervention and prevention.
Read more...Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at The Cedars Care Home to enjoy their annual Summer Fete…
Read more...UK care employers are being warned that unmanaged workplace stress isn’t just a HR concern — it can quickly become a serious legal liability.
Read more...Residents at Sandwood Care Home in Sherwood enjoyed an uplifting afternoon of music and nostalgia with a visit from Our Dementia Choir, who performed a selection of much-loved classic songs.
Read more...Silver Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture specially for the over 55s, made a welcome return to Crewe for 2026.
Read more...Staff, residents, relatives and members of the community came together at a South London home as they hosted their third annual cultural day.
Read more...Residents from Priesty Fields Care Home in Congleton enjoyed a day to remember after being invited to the spectacular Black Ball Event, where they met two of snooker’s biggest stars – Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor.
Read more...Residents at Chartwell House Care Home in Broadstairs spent a morning painting pebbles, swapping garden stories and making new friends…
Read more...A major new study has identified the parts of England where the supply of care home beds is failing to keep pace with the age profile of local residents, with the gap set to widen further as those populations continue to grow older.
Read more...A new dementia wing designed to support men with complex care needs has opened offering specialist dementia placements unavailable in much of Scotland.
Read more...Care home design is about more than how a space looks. Interiors need to feel familiar for residents, reassuring for families and practical for the staff using them every day.
Read more...Zippy Magana, care home manager at Coxwell Hall has won the Dementia Registered Manager Award at the national Dementia Care Awards 2026.
Read more...Exemplar Health Care is celebrating the opening of its brand-new Coventry care home.
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