Resident Visits Country of Origin and Credits Care Home for His Journey
It was a dream come true for a resident at an Aylesbury home as he was able to visit the country of his origin. Joao…
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ARC England CEO Barometer Survey Shows Provider Confidence in Sector is Declining
The Association For Real Change (ARC England) Learning Disability Research Unit has published the findings of the first CEO Barometer, which found that the overall…
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Residents at Local Care Homes Meet Magical Mini Donkeys
Barchester’s Elm Bank and Claremont Parkway care homes, in Kettering understand the power of animal therapy of all kinds. Last week each home was full…
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Therapy Dogs Visit Tewkesbury Fields Residential Care Home
Residents at Tewkesbury Fields Carer Home had a wonderful morning of furry fun, when volunteers from the Gloucestershire branch of ‘Pets As Therapy’, came to…
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Barchester Healthcare Scoops Prestigious RoSPA Healthcare Sector Award Win for the Fourth Time
Barchester Healthcare is celebrating after fighting off stiff competition to land another internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Barchester Healthcare has once…
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Canford Healthcare Supports Ukrainian Relief Charity
Canford Healthcare has recently donated medical/care equipment and supplies to the Tunbridge Wells-based Ukrainian Relief Group (URG) for use by the medical services in war-torn…
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Over 70 Organisations Call for a Commissioner to Ensure “Older Voices are Heard”
72 organisations have joined together to call for better representation for older people across government-policy making. Led by charities Independent Age, Age UK, the Centre…
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Davina and Barrie Celebrate their Diamond Anniversary at Etheldred House
It was a memorable day at Etheldred House Care Home in Histon when Davina and Barrie celebrated their 60th (Diamond) Wedding Anniversary. It was March…
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Spring Lambs Delight Care Home Residents
A woman who used to work as a cleaner at a Wellington care home has returned to visit the residents of Camelot House and Lodge…
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England’s Largest Councils Need to Make £1bn Worth of Savings Despite Council Tax Rises
New research shows that England’s largest councils will need to make at least £1bn in savings to balance their 2023/24 budgets, despite many of them…
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Four OSJCT Care Employees Reach LinCA Care Awards Final
Four finalists from Lincolnshire care homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) will be attending the Lincolnshire Care Association (LinCA) Care…
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Children’s Bells Ring Out to Wow Dorset Care Home Residents
Handbell ringers as young as ten staged an ‘a-pealing’ afternoon of songs at a Dorset care home, encouraging residents to join in. Colten Care’s Bourne…
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Plotting World War II Enemy Aircraft, A Thirst for Travel, and a Singsong with Friends, all in 100 Years’ Work for Eileen
It was a day to remember for care home resident, Eileen Jones, as she celebrated her milestone 100th birthday with family and friends. To kick…
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Wanted: Charity Initiative Seeks ‘Grandparents’ for Its Almost 100,000 Volunteers to Adopt as It Celebrates Three Years of Intergenerational Friendships
It’s been three years since the UK entered lockdown amid the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic and since charity ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ began digitally pairing…
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Wildlife Award for Saltburn Care Home
CARE HOME gardeners in North Yorkshire have received an award for their wildlife friendly garden from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The Wildlife Gardening Award 2023…
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