Lytham St Annes Home Raises More Than £800 Following Summer Fayre
More than 100 people visited and supported the home on the day A Lytham St Annes home opened its doors to the community in the…
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Care Homes
Greensleeves’ Palliative Care Gets Gold Standards Framework Accreditation
Eight Greensleeves Care homes have achieved Gold Standards Framework accreditation for their exemplary palliative (end-of-life) care, the first tranche in a new scheme by the…
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‘Harmful Practice’ Of Sending Mental Health Patients Far From Home For Care Must End, Says RCPsych
The ‘Harmful practice’ of sending mental health patients far from home for care must end, says RCPsych following a BBC investigation which revealed a significant…
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Bridgwater Carnival Clubs Make Major Donation To Avalon Nursing Home
Over £1,000 has been donated by Bridgwater Carnival clubs to Bridgwater-based Avalon Nursing Home. A total of £1,205 was raised by the clubs during this…
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Foxearth Lodge Residents Enjoy Memorable River Waveney Cruise
Residents, relatives, and staff from Foxearth Lodge recently enjoyed a wonderful cruise on the River Waveney. The day was filled with beautiful views, delicious food,…
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Outsourcing Care Homes In England Disproportionately Disadvantages Poorer Areas
Outsourcing care homes has compromised the accessibility and quality of care for the most vulnerable, particularly in areas of greatest deprivation, according to new research…
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New Solihull West And Shirley MP Meets Fellow Armed Forces Veterans During Royal Star & Garter Visit
The new MP for Solihull West and Shirley has praised a care home in his constituency following a visit on Friday 9 August. Dr Neil…
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Well-Known Local Couple Perform The Official Opening Of New Care Home
A couple who ran a chain on chemists in South Wales before opening a popular local tourist attraction which still attracts thousands of visitors a…
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NVQ Per Favore! Care Home Residents Graduate With Italian Qualification
As students across Scotland received exam results last week, three octogenarians at a care home in Bearsden were also celebrating academic success. Myra Davidson (84),…
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Brixworth Care Home Team Receive Award From The Chief Nurse For Adult Social Care
The team at HC-One’s Pytchley Court care home, in Brixworth, Northampton, have been delighted to receive a ‘Team Award’ at the Seaside Special by Chief…
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West Heath Care Home Shines At The IPC Champions Forum Awards
Staff at a residential, nursing and dementia care home in West Heath are celebrating after scooping two accolades at the latest IPC (Infection Prevention and…
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Harrogate Care Home Opens Memory Suite
A care home in Harrogate has opened a new memory suite to help care for and support those living with memory-related conditions including dementia. The…
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Local Care Home Scoops Coveted Care Titles
Hilton Park care home in Bottisham is celebrating double success after they received two coveted care titles. Jenny Szabo has been crowned Activities Coordinator of…
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Most Voters Happy To Pay More Tax For Better Services And Favour Increase In Carers’ Minimum Wage Research Reveals
Following the Chancellor’s abolition of the planned reforms to cap lifetime personal care costs at £86,000, attention now turns to how the government may look…
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Tewkesbury Care Home Residents Have A Memorable Day On The Canal
Tewkesbury Care Home Residents recently enjoyed a memorable day on the canal. The trip, organised by Willow Trust who offer fun and Freedom for disabled…
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