96-Year-Old Resident Named Garden ‘Site Manager’ at Wisbech Care Home
Barton Manor care home in Wisbech, operated by Danforth Care Homes, surprised 96-year-old Joe White with a new resident greenhouse to support his passion for…
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“More Could Have Been Done” say Former Welsh Minister on Early Pandemic Decisions Regarding Care Home Discharges
A former Welsh health minister has acknowledged that, with the benefit of hindsight, more could have been done in the early days of the COVID-19…
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The 2025 NACC Care Chef of the Year Finalists Announced
The finalists for the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Chef of the Year 2025 have been announced. Following some fiercely contested heats the…
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Birmingham Based Care Home Team Completes Fundraising Walk in Support of Alzheimer’s Research UK
The staff of Birmingham based care home, Priestley Rose, recently came together for a fundraising walk in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK – raising hundreds…
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Strikes, Smiles and Bean Bags: Kenton Care Home Hosts Energetic Activity Day
There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and even a few strikes at HC-One’s Kirkwood Court Care Home in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, as residents…
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Unheard Voices Reshape Health and Care in Pioneering Arts Research Project
Clubs, schools, day centres and other community settings could help to make health and care more accessible, new research suggests. Familiar places like these could…
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Tropical Celebrations For Care Home’s Second Birthday
With Yorkshire basking in glorious sunshine and record-breaking temperatures, the team at Guiseley Manor decided to bring a slice of paradise to their doorstep with…
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From Weymouth Care Worker to Head of Operations!
Portland-based national care provider Agincare has announced the appointment of Kelly Nash as Head of Operations for its national home care service. Kelly first joined…
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York Care Home Celebrates Resident’s Inspiring Journey To Walk Again
HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in Nether Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, is thrilled to share the remarkable achievement of resident John Mortimer, who has successfully…
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Classic American Cars Roll into Houghton-le-Spring Dementia Care Home
The show-stopping lineup included a 1952 Chevy Navy (which once served a very different purpose – transporting prisoners!), a 90s Dodge Ram 3500, a 1970…
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Financial Pressure on Councils Leading to Reduced Care Spending Survey Reveals
Local authorities across England have been forced to cut prevention spending by over 10% this year as adult social care costs spiral out of control,…
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Government Unveils Employment Rights Bill To “Boost Rights For Half Of All UK Workers
The UK Government has unveiled its roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, a cornerstone of its “Make Work Pay” agenda. The reform package aims…
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Keeping Active Is The Secret To Bournemouth Care Home Resident Turning 107
The secret to reaching 107 is keeping active, according to a centenarian at a Bournemouth care home. Betty, who lives at Wickmeads care home in…
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Care UK Demonstrates Dedication To Armed Forces Community With Veteran Friendly Framework
Care UK is leading the way with implementing the Veteran Friendly Framework. The provider is now the most accredited in the country. A total of…
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East Whitburn Care Home Team to Brave the Forth Rail Bridge for Alzheimer Scotland
A trio of brave colleagues from HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, are preparing to take on a thrilling challenge in…
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