Burnley Care Home Celebrates World Kindness Day
Residents and members of staff at HC-One’s Dove Court care home, in Burnley, Lancashire have celebrated World Kindness Day with each other by calling out…
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Care Charities Initiate Merger To Enhance Services For Veterans
Two charities that care for Armed Forces veterans and their families living with disability, neurological conditions or dementia, have agreed to work towards a merger….
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Age UK Calls For A Radical ‘Sea Change’ In How We Think About Older People And About Ageing
New research by the Charity finds a third of people aged 65+ and almost a quarter of those aged 50-64 say they have been discriminated…
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‘Nights At The Opera’ Put Care Home Music Lovers On Song
Arias filled the air as music-lovers at two Dorset dementia care homes dressed up in style to enjoy some of the world’s most famous operatic…
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Remembrance 2024: Army Veteran’s Service Recognised After 65 Years
An Army veteran in High Wycombe has finally received a medal in recognition of the dangerous work he undertook 65 years ago, ahead of Remembrance….
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Care Home Celebrates Resident’s Incredible Service
Staff and residents at Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill are celebrating because their wonderful resident, Gwen Raggett MBE, has completed 60 years of voluntary…
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Green Lodge Care Home says ‘Ja’ to Oktoberfest!
We may be approaching the end of October, but that didn’t stop Green Lodge Care Home in Billingham from participating in the annual Oktoberfest last week….
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
Thousands of people caring for loved ones with dementia are being left to cope alone, suggests a new report released today. The Living well with…
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British Geriatrics Society Issues Stark Warning To The New Government Ahead Of Winter
Concerns that a repeat of previous years will yet again have a devastating impact on the health of older people. The British Geriatrics Society (BGS),…
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Theatre Show Promotes Hydration At Teesside Care Homes
The Magic of theatre came to the bedsides of Teesside care home residents for an immersive multi-sensory performance designed to entertain as well as hydrate….
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Ita, 81, Celebrates 50 Years of Looking After Residents at Care South
A carer has dedicated 50 years to providing compassionate care and support to care home residents. Ita Graven, Care Team Leader at Elizabeth House care…
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105th Birthday Celebrations For Local Care Home Veteran
Celebrations have been in full swing at Hilton Park Care Home, as one of its veteran residents reaches her 105th Birthday in style. Dorothy Smith…
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12 Million Adults Delaying Social Care Plans Until Government Clarifies Policy, Report Reveals
Millions are delaying making care plans and are confused by government policy towards later life care, reveals research among over-45s for the 2024 edition of…
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HC-One Care Homes Host ‘Wear It Pink’ Day Events To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Now
Throughout the month of October, HC-One care homes across the UK have taken part in a number of events and activities to mark Breast Cancer…
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81-Year-Old Pilot Living With Dementia Soars The Skies Again After A Little Help From His Friends!
An aviation enthusiast and care home resident, who once built his own plane, made an exhilarating comeback to the skies with the support of his…
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