War Hero Les Receives Dutch Liberation Medal at Burlington Court
A century-old war veteran was honoured with a prestigious Dutch medal in a moving ceremony at his care home last week. Arthur “Les” Hammond, who…
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New Manager to Bring Quality Care and Community Ties to Exeter Care Home
Woodland View Lodge care home opening this September in Exeter, has announced Michele Baxendale-Nichols as its General Manager. Operated by Oyster Care Homes, Woodland View…
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Care Home Workforce Challenges Examined at COVID-19 Inquiry
Staffing shortages and budget constraints left Northern Ireland’s care sector vulnerable during pandemic, an official has told the inquiry Northern Ireland’s residential care sector faced…
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Residents At Warrington Care Home Enjoy Visit From MP
Residents and colleagues of the HC-One owned care home enjoyed meeting their MP, Sarah Hall, and chatting to her about what life is like at…
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New Strategy To Support Social Care Nursing Placements Launched
Skills for Care, in partnership with the Council of Deans of Health, has launched the first ever strategy for social care in practice learning and…
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Little Heath Care Home Raises £1,000 with Pen y Fan Charity Climb
On 6 July, a team of dedicated staff and volunteers from Brunelcare’s Little Heath Care Home successfully climbed Pen y Fan, the highest peak in…
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Residents At Milton Keynes Care Home Enjoy Visit From MP
HC-One’s Highclere Care Home in Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, was visited on Monday 21st July by MP for Milton Keynes, Emily Darlington. Residents and colleagues…
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Dudley Care Home Residents Enjoy Exotic Animal Adventure With Zoolab
HC-One’s Sedgley Court Care Home in Dudley, West Midlands, was abuzz with excitement after welcoming ZooLab, provider of ethical animal encounters, who brought a menagerie…
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Care Sector Faces Critical Crossroads as Costs Soar and Workforce Crisis Deepens
The UK care sector is grappling with its most challenging period in recent memory, according to the latest OakNorth Care Sector Tracker, with mounting financial…
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Welsh Care Boss Invites First Minister To See Damage Caused To Services By Immigration Ban
A Welsh care home boss has invited the First Minister to come on a visit to see at first had the threat to services caused…
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A Charming Way For Froxfield Care Home Resident To Celebrate 105th Birthday!
When care home Brendoncare Froxfield asked resident Jean Birtles what she would like to celebrate her 105th birthday, she said she wanted a snake charmer!…
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Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2025
Silver Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture specially for the over 55s, has made a welcome return to Crewe for 2025. Hosted…
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Residents At Leeds Care Home Enjoy Visit From MP
HC-One’s Rievaulx House Care Home in Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, was visited on Friday 18th July by MP for Leeds South West and Morley, Mark Sewards….
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Resident At Hastings Home Celebrates Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Alan and Carol Cole have been married since 1965 A resident at a Hastings home marked their diamond wedding anniversary. Alan Cole has been living…
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Care For Veterans’ Summer Fayre Raises Thousands For The Charity
Care for Veterans has held its annual Summer Fayre, welcoming many visitors from the local community. Around 600 people attended the family-friendly event at the…
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