All Fired Up – Banbury Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Burning Wish
A Banbury care home resident was delighted when his wish to relive his past career was made a reality. When the team at Care UK’s…
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Care Residents
Elaine Celebrates Remarkable 45-Year Work Anniversary with Exotic Theme Party
Frank Foster House care home in Theydon Bois, proudly celebrated Elaine’s extraordinary 45th work anniversary on Friday 15th March 2024. Elaine started her career with…
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Owl Makes ‘Flying Visit’ To For Animal Therapy Session
A barn owl, called Bonzo, has flown into Hargrave House in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, to bring some joy to its residents. Visiting from family-run farm,…
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Lack Of Understanding Is Stifling Adoption Of Technology Enabled Care, Says Report
Around half of councils in the UK believe there is little or almost no understanding of technology enabled care (TEC) across the health and social…
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Baby Lamb Leaps Into The Hearts Of Care Home Residents
Aberdeen’s Cranford Care Home hosted an adorable visitor, a 12-week-old lamb named Jimmy, who instantly leapt into the hearts of the residents. Jimmy’s visit helped…
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Moors Manor Sring Fete Brings The Local Community Together
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Moors Manor to enjoy a Spring Fete that was held in the home’s grounds on…
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Care Home Residents Celebrate World Poetry Day
Rhyming couplets were the order of the day at Austen House care home in Lower Earley, Reading where residents were keen to get involved in…
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Care Home’s Rainbow Celebration Rounds Off Year Of Help For Children’s Charity
A rainbow-themed party was the perfect way to celebrate a year of fundraising by care home residents and staff in aid of a Dorset children’s…
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Shropshire Care Home Offers Free Workshop On Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia
Families and loved ones of those living with dementia will have the chance to get expert advice as part of a series of workshops being…
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Hickathrift House Care Home Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Avice, a resident at Barchester’s Hickathrift House Care Home, has been knitting teddy bears for children at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for over a decade….
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Care Home Teams and Their Dogs Get Muddy at Charity Obstacle Course
Teams from care homes across Dorset and their dogs took part in a charity obstacle course in Poole in aid of a good cause. Residents,…
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Supercentenarian and Honoured Veteran Celebrates 107th Birthday
Slough supercentenarian Richard Brown celebrated his 107th birthday this month – but preferred a quiet cuppa to a party! Richard, who lives at Windmill Care…
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Carers Pull Strings To Make Wish Come True For Ex-Harpist Georgina, 89
A Hampshire care home made a resident’s heartfelt wish come true with a surprise opportunity to play the harp again for the first time in…
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Exercise Class For Those With Dementia Proves “Huge Success”
The First open Love to Move exercise class for those living with dementia in Barnsley was a “huge success”, according to organisers. Dozens of care…
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Golf In Society Tees Up Fun-Filled Day At Ripon Care Home
A TEE-RIFIC golf-themed activity had Ripon care home residents swinging with joy when they putt their skills to the test on an indoor green. Anthony…
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