New Care Ratings System Shows Strong Performance Across Wales
Over 92% of care services in Wales have achieved high standards in the first seven months of a new ratings system being in place. Since…
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Ageing
Middle-Aged Men Lag Behind Younger Generations in Dementia Care Readiness
New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
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Plymouth Care Home Residents Celebrate With Song And Dance
Residents at a care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are now fully into the swing of this year’s festive celebrations and making the most of…
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UK is Unprepared for an Ageing Society, Facing Increasing Costs and a Shrinking Tax Base
Successive governments have failed to focus on the issues raised by an ageing society. Raising the State Pension Age, which governments of all hues have…
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Daventry MP Stuart Andrew Visits Pytchley Court Care Home to Meet Residents and Staff
HC-One’s Pytchley Court Care Home in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, welcomed Stuart Andrew, MP for Daventry and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on…
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Charity Calls for Commissioner for Older People as Life Expectancy Stagnates
The Centre for Ageing Better is calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are considered…
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A Wish Come True: Billingham Care Home Resident Skates Again After Decades
Residents from Green Lodge Care Home experienced an unforgettable day after taking to the ice at Billingham Forum last week – fulfilling lifelong dreams, rekindling…
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WWII Wren Celebrates 100th Birthday In Solihull
A WWII veteran who helped decode enemy messages has celebrated her 100th birthday. Anne Knibb enjoyed a party at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull,…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy A Taste Of The Tropics
Residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Worcester experienced the delights of Turks and Caicos with a themed event that brought the spirit of the…
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World War 2 Veteran Honoured On Her 102nd Birthday
A World War Two veteran who played a supporting role in Britain’s wartime intelligence efforts has been honoured as she marked her 102nd birthday. Doctor…
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Bournemouth Care Home Resident Receives Over 550 Birthday Cards For Her 102nd Birthday
A resident at RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, has been overwhelmed with kindness after receiving more than 550 birthday cards from people…
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Local Care Home Presents Cheque To Local Charity
Hazel Lodge care home in Battle recently presented local charity Drawing Life with a cheque for £1,000 to help them continue with art sessions in…
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Meals On Wheel-Chairs: Residents Race In A Bid To Raise Awareness Of Vital Service
Seven speedy racers took to their motorised chairs at Harrogate Neighbours’ The Cuttings to see who could deliver a meal to a volunteer in the…
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Chesterfield FC Honours 93-Year-Old Former Player On His Birthday
A former Spireites player with over a hundred appearances for the club received a special gift for his 93rd birthday – a Former Players Association…
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Abbotsleigh Care Home Resident Reveals Her Secret To A Long And Joyful Life As She Celebrates 108th Birthday
Abbotsleigh Care Home is thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone as one of its beloved residents – who has been a part of the Nellsar…
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