The Princess Royal Writes to Veterans for Charity’s 110th Anniversary
Residents living at Royal Star & Garter Homes have received a letter from its Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, as the charity celebrates…
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Excelcare Accelerates Growth with 500 New Care Home Beds and Entry into Children’s Services
Excelcare has confirmed a substantial pipeline of new developments, strengthening its portfolio with around 500 additional care home beds and an expansion into children’s services….
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Championing Social Care Appoints New Chair
Vishal Shah has been appointed chair of Championing Social Care, succeeding founding chair Avnish Goyal, who is stepping down after five years leading the volunteer-led…
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Hesley Group Announces Expansion with 60 New Individual Homes Planned by 2030
Hesley Group has announced its growth plan to transform specialist learning disability and autism friendly living and support across the North and South Yorkshire region….
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Nutrition & Hydration Week Returns for 2026 with Themed Daily Activities
Nutrition & Hydration Week will return from 16th to 22nd March 2026, with care homes and NHS Trusts across the UK expected to participate in…
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Bognor Regis Home Creates Dementia Friendly Rendition of Wizard of Oz Panto
A Bognor Regis home brought the panto to their residents and staff with a dementia friendly rendition of The Wizard of Oz. Joanne Mitchell, activity…
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Leighton Buzzard Care Home Joins Recycling Campaign in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support
Residents and staff at a Leighton Buzzard care home have taken part in Greene King’s nationwide Tub2Pub campaign in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Leighton…
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Care UK Celebrates National Puzzle Day
Thursday 29th January marked National Puzzle Day and many Care UK homes encouraged residents to engage with puzzles, embrace crosswords, jigsaws and paper-based games including…
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People Waiting Too Long For Mental Health Care And Becoming More Ill While They Wait, CQC Finds
Increasing demand for services and higher thresholds for admission are leading to long waits for mental health care, CQC’s annual report into the use of…
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Rotherham Veteran Celebrates 104th Birthday
Meg Sewell has reached the extraordinary milestone surrounded by family, friends, and carers from Moorgate Croft. Meg, who moved into the Rotherham care home in…
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CBRE Reports Strong Healthcare Investment In 2025
The UK Operational Real Estate (OPRE) market saw a strong 2025, according to new research from CBRE, with momentum driven by large deals in the…
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Hundreds Of Care Home Residents Unite For Barchester’s Big Quiz Of The Year
Staff and residents from Barchester’s The Cedars care home in Bourne, joined fellow keen quizzers from over 260 Barchester care homes and hospitals across the…
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Makara Sankranti (Kite Festival) Celebrated with Joy and Togetherness
Karuna Manor Care Home residents recently joyfully celebrated Makar Sankranti with a special visit from the children of Little Star Nursery. The celebration brought together…
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Residents Bloom with Creativity at Brize Meadow Lodge Care Home
Residents at Brize Meadow Lodge Care Home in Brize Norton recently enjoyed a joyful and creative flower arranging session, bringing a splash of colour and…
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NHS Remains Under Pressure Despite Drop in Flu Levels
Health service leaders have warned that the NHS remains under severe strain despite some improvements in emergency care performance, as hospitals continue to grapple with…
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