Beryl Celebrates Her 104th Birthday At Her Patchway Care Home
Centenarian Beryl Thatchell enjoyed a party to remember as she celebrated her 104th birthday surrounded by friends and family at her Bristol care home. And…
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Politicians Must Show Courage To Prioritise Social Care Reform, Report Says
Politicians putting social care on the agenda is key to generating public support for much needed reform, but they fear discussing the issue because of…
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New Registered Manager Appointed At Malsis Hall
Joy Handley has been appointed as service manager at Malsis Hall in Glusburn, near Keighley, bringing extensive clinical and leadership experience to the role. Joy…
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Chesterfield Care Home Flies the Flag After Achieving Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation
Residents, colleagues and guests at Riverdale Care Home in Chesterfield came together last week to celebrate a proud milestone as the home officially achieved accreditation…
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How Technology and Data Can Help Social Care Providers Navigate Workforce and Financial Pressures
By Barry Price, Content Operations and Delivery Manager of QCS, an RLDatix Company (www.qcs.co.uk) Introduction The Social Care sector remains stuck at a crossroads. Workforce…
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Young Volunteers Help Abbots Care Smash 100-Hour Loneliness Target
Young people are helping to lead the fight against loneliness in Hertfordshire after home-care provider Abbots Care delivered more than 100 hours of volunteer companionship…
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UK Dementia Drug Discovery to Receive £45 Million Boost
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a renewed five-year commitment to its flagship Drug Discovery Alliance (DDA), backed by up to £45 million of new investment,…
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Residents At Newcastle Care Homes Plant Time Capsules Be Opened In 2051
Residents at four Newcastle care homes have quite literally buried a piece of history by planting specially prepared time capsules that capture life in 2026,…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Memorable Journey on Buckfastleigh Steam Train
Residents at Windward House, located in South Brent, part of Centrum Care Homes Group, recently enjoyed a truly memorable day out, taking part in a…
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Dorset Hospice Charity Thanks Care Home Team For Community Partnership
A Dorset hospice charity has thanked residents and team members at a nearby care home for their help in building a community partnership. Colten Care’s…
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Valentine’s Day Celebration Fills Hearts with Joy at Karuna Manor Care Home
Karuna Manor Care Home marked Valentine’s Day with a heartwarming celebration that brought together residents, relatives, and staff for an afternoon filled with love, laughter,…
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Dream Trip To Anfield For Newport Pagnell Care Home Resident
A football-mad resident from Salutem Care and Education’s Thurston House has enjoyed the trip of a lifetime, visiting Anfield, the iconic home of Liverpool FC….
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A Navy Veteran Has Celebrated Her 103rd Birthday
Janet Patterson enjoyed a birthday lunch with her family at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull, where she now lives, on Saturday 21 February. She…
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Skills For Care Leaders Visit Saint Cecilia’s Care Homes To Discuss Challenges Facing The Social Care Sector
Senior representatives from Skills for Care recently visited two local care homes and the Head Office of Saint Cecilia’s to meet with staff, residents and…
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Care Workers Remain Among England’s Lowest Paid as Wage Pressure Mounts
A new report from Skills for Care has laid bare the ongoing pay crisis facing England’s adult social care workforce, warning that the sector faces…
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