Dorset Dementia Care Home’s Wildlife Calendar Helps Animals In Need
Nature-loving residents of a Dorset dementia care home have helped compile a 2025 calendar featuring photos of animals, birds and insects venturing into their garden….
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Government Launches Independent Commission to Reform Social Care
The UK Government has unveiled plans to establish a new independent commission dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges within adult social care and formulating long-term…
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Resident’s Masterpiece Transforms Droitwich Spa Care Home
Christopher Stuart, an artist and former director of Stuart Crystal, is renowned for blending history with contemporary creativity in his artwork. Christopher, now a resident…
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AGE UK Urges Older People to Get COVID-19 and Flu Jab “As Soon as They Can”
With the roll out of the 2024 winter flu and covid vaccination programme underway, Age UK urges older people to do all they can to…
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Care Group Launches ‘The Lounge’!
Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is launching ‘The Lounge’ a new, vibrant and accessible community hub for Scarborough and surrounding areas. The Lounge, at Eastway, Eastfield,…
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Former Paras Drop In As D-Day Veteran Peter Celebrates His 101st Birthday
Former paratroopers dropped in at Broughton House Veteran Care Village to help D-Day veteran Peter Belcher celebrate his 101st birthday. He was the second Broughton…
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New Age UK Report Points To The Divergence Between NHS and Continuing Healthcare Funding
Age UK has published a new report today called “Continuing Healthcare? “, which shows the CHC funding regime is moving away from its stated operation…
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Local Care Home Residents Are Transported To Dickensian London
Staff, residents and visitors at the Chater Lodge Care home in Ketton, Stamford, were treated to the most wonderfully atmospheric afternoon at the theatre courtesy…
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Dementia Emerges as Leading Cause of Death in the UK
Dementia remains the leading cause of death across the UK, according to a comprehensive analysis based on data from national statistics agencies. Over 75,000 deaths…
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HMS Prince Of Wales Crew Make ‘Inspiring’ Visit To Broughton House Veterans
Crew members from HMS Prince of Wales swapped stories with veterans at a Greater Manchester care home during the aircraft carrier’s visit to the north…
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Enfield Mayor And King’s Representative Attend Care Home Resident’s 100th Birthday Party
The year 1924 saw the Meteorological Office broadcast its first shipping forecast, Team GB won nine gold medals in the Paris Olympics, the first refrigerator…
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Tallis House And Alexandra House Residents Enjoy Dream Tour Of Arsenal Emirates Stadium
Residents from Tallis House care home extended a warm invitation to their sister home, Alexandra House, both part of the Runwood Homes group, for an…
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Hillingdon Boxing Legend Celebrates 100th Birthday With Over 100 Cards From Around The UK
Albert “Dixie” Dean, a former boxer and resident at HC-One’s Aston House care home in Hillingdon, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 17th, 2024. Albert…
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Residents At Benfleet Care Home Enjoy MP Visit For UK Parliament Week
HC-One’s Godden Lodge Care Home, in Benfleet, Essex, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris…
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Time For Fun – 41’: Eyes Down For Bingo Fan Gwen On Care Home Trip
A former bingo caller and player had a happy day out from her Dorset dementia care home to enjoy her favourite game once again. Gwen…
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