Residents and Staff Shine at Talent Show
The Freedom Centre in Hull was the venue for a spectacular talent show recently organised by social care provider HICA Group, bringing together residents and…
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Extra Care Scheme Scoops Local Award and Secures National Award Nominations
Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme Handyside Court in Derby, has been recognised by Derby City Council with the prestigious Community Respect Award. The accolade celebrates…
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Social Care ‘Endangered’ By ‘Catastrophic’ National Insurance Increases, Warns ADASS President
The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support” will…
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Care Home Resident Reunites With Painting After Nearly 80 Years
A remarkable chain of events has led to a 105-year-old resident at an Otterbourne care home being reunited with a work of art she painted…
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Residents at Alloa Care Home Enjoy MP Visit for UK Parliament Week
HC-One Scotland’s The Orchard Care Home in Tullibody, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Alloa and Grangemouth,…
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Carrstone House Officially Opens, Welcoming First Resident
Carrstone House Care Home, a newly built, state-of-the-art care home in Downham Market, officially opened its doors last week, and yesterday it welcomed its first…
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Government Urged To Wake Up To Social Care Collapse
Campaigners are calling on the Government to wake up to dire warnings over the imminent collapse of care for older, vulnerable and disabled adults. The…
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New White Paper Calls For An Increased Focus On Dysphagia Care
A new white paper addressing dysphagia management, launched today by Care England and OHK, seeks to transform care practices across the UK, promoting life-changing solutions…
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Kate Receives 25 Year Long Service Award at The Cedars Care Home
A housekeeper at The Cedars Care Home in Bourne has received a prestigious twenty-five Year Service Award in celebration of working at the home for…
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Hillingdon Boxing Legend Celebrates 100th Birthday With Over 100 Cards From Around The UK
Albert “Dixie” Dean, a former boxer and resident at HC-One’s Aston House care home in Hillingdon, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 17th, 2024. Albert…
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Residents At Benfleet Care Home Enjoy MP Visit For UK Parliament Week
HC-One’s Godden Lodge Care Home, in Benfleet, Essex, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris…
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1 In 5 Care Seekers Unsure Who Will Pay For Care As Costs Continue To Rise
New data has revealed the scale of uncertainty around elderly care funding, as costs continue to rise. The findings, released by reviews website carehome.co.uk, show…
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Urgent Call To Address Devastating Impact Of Budget On Care And Support
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) today are sharing devastating findings from a comprehensive survey of over 1,180 care and support providers, revealing the social care…
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Care Home Chef Jo Supports Children In Need With Her Talented Baking
Chef Jo, at Elm Bank care home in Kettering baked a delicious selection of sweet treats to raise money for Children in Need. Jo has…
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NCF Announces Election Of New Board Members
Photo: Jim Kane (left) and Rachael Dodgson (right) The National Care Forum (NCF) has announced the appointment of two new board members at its AGM…
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