Government Urged to Abolish ‘Unfair Dementia Tax’
An open letter calling for VAT to be removed dementia care was handed in to 10 Downing Street on by campaigners. The Filo Project, an…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Receives £3.1 Million From Omaze Mallorca Superdraw
The Omaze Mallorca Superdraw, which ran over six weeks, had raised £3.1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The £3,100,000 raised by the latest partnership with…
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Trowbridge Care Home Celebrates Carnival With Samba Drumming
Residents at Goodson Lodge enjoyed Brazilian Carnival beats at a workshop run by Batuque do Barco earlier this month. Over 20 residents, volunteers and staff…
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Government Issues Changes to Legal Migration Rules for Family and Work Visas
The government has issued a confirmation of visa ban for care worker dependants. On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced future changes…
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New General Manager At Friends Of The Elderly Malvern
Friends of the Elderly’s Malvern-based Davenham, Perrins House and Bradbury Court, have welcomed a new General Manager, Jo Bennett. Jo joined Friends of the Elderly…
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Oakmont Lodge And Red Brick House Nursery Bridge The Age Gap With New Project
Bangor-based Oakmont Lodge Care Home and Red Brick House Nursery School have joined forces with Linking Generations NI for a one-of-its-kind pilot scheme that will…
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Elgar Court Care Home Makes A Wish Come True For Local Family
Each day, Elgar Court Care Home celebrates a resident in their own right, by make them the ‘Resident of the Day!’ Elgar Court Care Home…
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Healthcare Management Trust Unveils Norden House in Littlehampton
Image courtesy of Brackley Investments The Healthcare Management Trust has announced the opening of Norden House, a pioneering care home specialising in dementia, nursing and…
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Kind-Hearted’ Care Home Matron Who Overcame Cancer Up For Lifetime Achievement Award
A Knowsley Matron, who has successfully run St. Bartholomew’s Court Nursing Home for nearly 25 years, is up for a lifetime achievement award. St. Barts’…
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The Day The Zoo Came To Cadbury Hall
Cadbury Hall care home, in Yatton, was full of animal mischief when the Teigan from the Animal Club came to visit the home. Residents at…
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Clive The Therapy Dog Brings Joy To Residents At Cambridge Care Home
A Border Terrier, called Clive, has visited Waterbeach Lodge, north of Cambridge, to bring some extra joy to its residents. Clive is a familiar face…
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Hook Care Home Residents Delight In Nostalgic Journey To Beaulieu Motor Museum
Residents of Old Raven House care home in Hook were treated to a delightful excursion to the Beaulieu Motor Museum, where they were transported back…
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Bill Gets Back On His Bike
An 88-year-old motorcycle enthusiast, Bill Wall, is back in the saddle for the first time in over 10 years after a surprise visit to his…
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New BMA Report Highlights ‘Broken’ Mental Health System
A new BMA report, “It’s broken” Doctors’ experiences on the frontline of a failing mental healthcare system”, based on first-hand accounts of doctors working across…
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Care Home Residents Spread Goodwill And Positivity On Kindness Day
Gifts, donations, good deeds and compliments – residents and staff at Colten Care homes chose a host of positive, heartfelt ways to celebrate Random Acts…
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