Plummeting Visa Numbers Leave Social Care Sector in Crisis
There has been a substantial decrease in the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted in the UK over the past year, leading to…
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Care Homes
Longlands Care Home Leads An OSJCT Collection For Oxford Community Emergency Foodbank
Residents and staff from five care homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) held a collection for Oxford Community Emergency Foodbank…
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Dance Music Therapy Introduced At Glastonbury Dementia Care Home
A woman who trained as a dancer and choreographer is bringing her expertise as a dance music therapist to her new appointment as activities co-ordinator…
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Derbyshire Home Unveils Memorial Tree To Remember Those They Have Lost In 2024
A Derbyshire home has unveiled a memorial tree to remember those that have passed away in 2024. MHA Maple Leaf House have rebranded their existing…
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CPA Report A “Stark Warning” Says Anchor Chief
Rob Martin, managing director of Care Services for Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life has shared his…
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Chippenham Care Home Hosts Community Bake Off Competition
Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham invited local professionals to a networking event with a twist – the Great Cepen Bake Off. Taking place on…
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Bury St Edmunds Care Home Resident and Student Pen Pal Meet Up For The First Time
Care home resident Pat Herd (90 years old), who lives at RMBI Care Co. Home Cornwallis Court, in Bury St Edmunds, was overjoyed when she…
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Young Achiever’s Shine! Local Care Home Duo Inspire With Diploma Success
Staff at the Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech were delighted when our two care assistant’s, Cameron Drew-Peck and Khaye Riet completed their National Diploma…
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Care Homes Reminded About Clarity Of Contracts Following Ombudsman Investigation
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a complaint that a care provider inappropriately withheld Free Nursing Care (FNC) payments. A man complained to…
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Tripping The Light Fantastic At Local Care Home
Hyacinth House in Stapehill, Wimborne, recently kicked off the countdown to Christmas in style with a magical Christmas light switch-on. Residents, their families, friends and…
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North London Care Home Raises Funds For Children In Need
A recent charity fundraiser at Minchenden Lodge care home in Southgate raised £100 for Children in Need. As well as a raffle and cup-cake sale,…
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Oakland Care Completes Purchase On 70-Bedroom Care Home Scheme In Fleet
Care home provider, Oakland Care, have completed the purchase of a 70-bedroom, sustainable, care home development site in Fleet, Hampshire. Planning consent has been granted…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Named Care Home Group of the Year at LaingBuisson Awards 2024
Care home provider Signature Living has been awarded Care Home Group of the Year at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2024. Signature Senior Lifestyle operates 10…
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Residents and Staff Shine at Talent Show
The Freedom Centre in Hull was the venue for a spectacular talent show recently organised by social care provider HICA Group, bringing together residents and…
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Extra Care Scheme Scoops Local Award and Secures National Award Nominations
Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme Handyside Court in Derby, has been recognised by Derby City Council with the prestigious Community Respect Award. The accolade celebrates…
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