Secretary of State Names Sir Mike Richards for Chair of CQC
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, has named Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE as his preferred candidate for next…
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Get Outta My Pub! Care Home Residents Act Out Iconic Eastenders Scenes
Lights, camera, ACTION! Avid EastEnders fans in Bupa care homes have turned their hand to acting this week, recreating their favourite moments from Britain’s best…
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Longueville Court Celebrates Long Service With Two Members Of Staff
A Care practitioner and Regional Trainer at Longueville Court in Peterborough has received a prestigious 15 and 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working…
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Animal Magic At Hilton Park – Local Care Home Residents Are Visited By Therapy Pets
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hilton Park care home in Bottisham were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful…
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Stigma And “Stiff-Upper Lips” Preventing People From Seeking Support For Mental Health Conditions
New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling long…
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Residents Relish Bugs Life Encounters
A recent visit to a local dementia care home by Plymouth-based Bugs Life had residents captivated by the reptiles and animals they were able to…
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Report Reveals “Worrying Increase” In Social Care Pension Opt-Out Rates
Care workers are at risk of a pensions ‘black hole’, Care England has warned in a new report. Care England, and insurance broker Caunce O’Hara…
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Providers Welcome for House of Lords Vote
Social care campaigners are hoping a House of Lords amendment, which would make social care providers exempt from the planned rise in Employer’s National Insurance…
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A Step Back In Time: Cambridge Homes’ 1940s Tea Dance Is A Resounding Success
Team members, residents, family and our friends in the community came together in a spectacular celebration of music, dance, and camaraderie at the 1940s Tea…
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Boost For Armed Forces Veterans Living At Grace Manor Care Centre In Kent
Former members of the Armed Forces in Gillingham will benefit from enhanced person-centred care and support after the care home they live in, Grace Manor…
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‘We’ve Worked Hard For This’: Newton Aycliffe Care Home Residents Receive Recognition For Chair Exercise Achievements
Residents at HC-One’s Defoe Court Care Home, in Newton Aycliffe, are celebrating remarkable achievements as they were presented with certificates of accomplishment for their dedication…
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Local Volunteer Group Donates To Chater Lodge
Chater Lodge care home in Ketton, Stamford recently received a cheque from the Round Table Stamford 611 for £500 for the home to install a…
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Carers Week 2025 Launches Theme ‘Caring About Equality’
Carers UK, in partnership with supporting charities, has announced the theme for Carers Week 2025, running from 9th-15th June. This year’s campaign will focus on…
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Over £8k Raised For Veterans’ Charity At Birmingham International Tattoo
The Birmingham International Tattoo has raised over £8,100 for Royal Star & Garter. The military extravaganza took place on 8-9 February, and was attended by…
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Rosedale Court Care Home Celebrates Unity with Cultural Extravaganza
Rosedale Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, was alive with colour, music, and delicious aromas as staff, residents, and the local community…
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