Maria’s Sound of Music Delights Care Home Residents
Gap year student Maria Jimenez is delighting residents at a dementia care home in Bridgwater by playing her guitar to accompany impromptu karaoke sessions, as…
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CQC Publishes Pilot Adult Social Care Assessment Results
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the findings of its 5 pilot assessments, assessing how local authorities meet their duties under Part 1 of…
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North West’s First Intergenerational Care Village Officially Opens in Chester
The North West’s first intergenerational care village, home to both older people and young children living and learning together, has celebrated its launch with great…
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Chislehurst Care Home Receives Surprise Visit From Rocky The Donkey
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince George Duke of Kent Court in Chislehurst, Kent were delighted recently when Rocky the donkey came to visit….
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Brain Health In Over-50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During The Pandemic
Research supported by the NIHR’s Biomedical Research Centre in Exeter has revealed that brain health in people over 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic….
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Croydon Care Home Celebrates Diversity With Two-Day Food Festival
Inspired by Global Diversity Awareness Month and Black History Month, residents and staff at a local care home in Croydon have enjoyed a two-day cultural…
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HC-One Care Homes Participate In Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities
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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Steam Train Engineer At Carterton Home Goes On Trip Down Memory Lane
A former steam train engineer living at a Carterton home went on a trip down memory lane as part of his Seize the Day experience….
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Aberdeen Care Homes Embrace Spooky Spirit With Halloween Celebrations
A trio of Aberdeen Care Homes have embraced the seasonal spooky spirit with a series of Halloween activities. Renaissance Care’s Cowdray Club, Jesmond and Persley…
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Essex Resident Celebrating 103rd Birthday Says ‘Love’ Is Key To Living Long And Happy Life
A resident living at an Epping care home, who celebrated her 103rd birthday, says ‘love’ is the key to living a long and happy life….
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Celebrating 103 Remarkable Years: Joan’s Special Day at Cuffley Manor Care Home
Cuffley Manor Care Home marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, October 22nd. Joan Chester, a cherished resident of Cuffley Manor Care Home for nearly four…
Read more...Sector Reacts to CQC Annual State of Care Report
Change has to come now, social care campaigners say Leading figures from the adult social care sector have reacted to the quality Care, Commissions Annual…
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Poole Care Home Residents Attend Kate Adie Book Signing Event
Residents and staff from Alexandra House, a Care South care home in Poole, recently attended “An Audience With Kate Adie”, a riveting talk and book…
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Local Care Home Hosts Community Classic Bike Show
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Upton Bay care home to enjoy a classic bike show that was held in the…
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5 Generations Come Together At A Care Home In Ixworth
A care home in Ixworth witnessed a special moment as five generations of a local family came together. Betty Branch (92), resident at The Beeches…
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