Frank Foster House Launches “100 Club” to Celebrate Centenarian Residents
Frank Foster House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, is proudly celebrating its residents aged 100 and above through the launch of its…
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Chaplain at Southampton Home Launches Pub Club for Male and Female Residents
A chaplain at a Southampton home has launched a pub club aimed at both male and female residents. David Featch works as a chaplain at…
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Brownscombe Care Residences Helps Resident Return To Beloved Aldershot Matchday Tradition
A resident at Brownscombe Care Residences in Haslemere, part of CHD Living, enjoyed a very special return to one of his favourite places after being…
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More Than £5 Million Awarded To Revolutionise Social Care
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded over £5 million to nine research projects that aim to transform social care through…
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Do You Have a VE Commemoration Story to Share?
At THE CARER, we will be publishing a special VE Day commemorative feature celebrating the wonderful memories, stories and events taking place across the UK…
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Yorkshire Care Home Remembers and Celebrates 81st Anniversary of VE Day
Residents and colleagues at Anchor’s Wetherby Manor care home came together in celebration to mark the 81stanniversary of Victory in Europe Day honouring the courage,…
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Nature-Based Group Activities Improve Wellbeing Among Older Adults Experiencing Loneliness
Nature-based group activities held just once a week over nine weeks can significantly reduce loneliness among care home residents — while also improving their sleep,…
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“I’ve Waited A Long Time For This” – Care Home Resident Attends Boston United FC In First Ever Live Football Match
Two lifelong football fans from Avocet House care home in Lincolnshire, were given a day to remember after attending a live match at Boston United…
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Health of Care Home Residents Impacted by Heatwaves
The increasing number and intensity of heatwaves in recent years has significantly impacted the health of care and nursing home residents in England, according to…
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Whistleblowing in Care: Speaking Up When Lives Are on the Line
By Chris Kisby, employment partner at Gateley Legal (https://gateleyplc.com/gateley-legal/) The stakes in the care sector between doing the right thing and the wrong thing can,…
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Nottinghamshire Care Home Welcomes Vicky McClure’s ‘Dementia Choir’ for Uplifting Musical Event
Residents from across a Nottinghamshire care group came together for a special event celebrating the power of music in dementia care, with a visit from…
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1,001 Care Residents Reveal Britain’s Perfect Cuppa for Time for a Cuppa Week
Strong, black, properly brewed and best enjoyed first thing in the morning – that’s the verdict from 1,001 care residents across the Midlands, who have…
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Aireborough Piano Teacher Overcomes Dementia Challenges to Play Again Following Heartfelt Reunion at Ghyll Royd Care Home
A story that began with a chance encounter in February has reached a moving crescendo at Ghyll Royd Care Home, as a resident has been…
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Hesley Group Resident Jack Raises Over £3,100 for Great Ormond Street Hospital After Completing Multiple 5K Runs
A resident supported by Hesley Group has raised more than £3,100 for Great Ormond Street Hospital after completing multiple 5K runs with the encouragement of…
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Residents and Staff at Colwyn Bay Home Make Short Journey to Beach to See Terry Jones Statue
Residents and staff at a Colwyn Bay home made a short journey to the beach to see the new Terry Jones statue. Four residents were…
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