New Kent And Medway Pilot Helps Care Homes Spot Dementia Earlier
Health and care partners in Kent and Medway have launched a pilot programme to train care home staff to recognise signs of dementia, helping residents…
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Berkshire Care Home Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday Surrounded By Family And Friends
A Berkshire care home resident has celebrated an incredible milestone after turning 107 years old. Resident Irene Muggeridge celebrated her birthday surrounded by family, fellow…
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Schoolchildren Bring World Puzzle Day Magic to Shepperton Care Home
Residents at The Burlington Care Home in Shepperton experienced the joy of intergenerational connection when pupils from Saxon Primary School in Shepperton visited to mark…
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Community Teddy Bear Appeal Brings Comfort And Joy To Residents At Braintree Care Home
Residents at Aspen Grange care home in Braintree have been enjoying some extra comfort and companionship thanks to a heart-warming community initiative held in support…
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Care UK Launches Big Dementia Conversation
A new survey has revealed that nearly four in 10 people actively avoid visiting relatives living with dementia due to the difficulties involved, prompting the…
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Brampton Manor Partners with Nature Reserve to Plant Community Orchard
Residents and Team at Brampton Manor care home rolled up their sleeves and braved damp February weather to plant five fruit trees in the home’s…
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RCN Scotland Manifesto Calls On The Next Scottish Government To Value Nursing Properly
More than three quarters (78%) of Scots believe there are not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care in Scotland’s health and care…
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New Report Sets Out Vision For Improving Adult Social Care Through Better Partnerships With Care Providers
My Home Life England, part of City St George’s, University of London, has today launched a major new report, ‘Improved outcomes through partnership working: A…
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US Healthcare Giant Faces UK Watchdog Scrutiny Over Care Home Acquisitions
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a formal investigation into major property deals that could reshape the ownership landscape of more than 600…
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Amberley Hall Celebrates 20 Years with Casino Royale-Themed Bash
Amberley Hall Care Home in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, marked its 20th anniversary on 29 January with a community-wide celebration that blended heartfelt recognition with high-stakes…
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Going For Gold As Care Home Residents Let The Games Begin
They may not have made it to snowy Italy in person but sports fans at care homes in the south have enjoyed putting their own…
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The Orders of St John Care Trust and Carers Bucks Partner to Launch Carers Cafés Across Buckinghamshire
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) launch new monthly Carers Cafés at two of its care homes in Buckinghamshire, bringing together trusted care…
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Belong’s Champions Revealed at Awards
As awards season gets underway with Oscars, BAFTAs, and Grammys making for many a headline, social care’s top talent has joined the party with its…
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Lowestoft Care Home Celebrates 90 Years of Sir Billy Butlin’s Holidays with Visit From Ex-Red Coat
Residents at a Lowestoft care home marked a joyous occasion celebrating 90 years of Sir Billy Butlin’s holidays with a very special visitor – ex-Red…
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Experienced Care Leader Appointed Manager at Cedar Lodge in Chesterfield
An experienced care professional with more than 25 years in health and social care has been appointed as manager at Cedar Lodge in Brimington, Chesterfield….
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