Dad’s Heartbreak Fears As Son’s Lifeline Charity Faces Closure
A father says it would be “devastating” for his severely disabled son if the care charity that has transformed his life is forced to close….
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Charities
Eastbourne Care Home Manager Conquers Fear of Heights in 115-Foot Charity Abseil
On Saturday, 27th September, Eastbourne resident Michelle Love-Patel swapped the safety of solid ground for ropes and harnesses as she bravely abseiled down the Peacehaven…
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Care Home Residents ‘Walk The Walk’ For Dementia Awareness
Residents and staff at an East Dorset dementia care home stepped out to help community partners raise awareness of the condition. A party from Colten…
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Windmill House Raises £964 in Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk
Windmill House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Groups’ Residents, staff, relatives, and members of the local community came together take part in a…
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Pioneering Project Generates £6.9m For Unpaid Carers and Supports Over 10,000 People
A landmark project to help boost the finances of unpaid carers has supported more than 10,000 people and generated £6.9m in potential income and savings….
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Dorchester Care Home Team Complete 26-Mile Trek to Honour World Alzheimer’s Month
A Dorchester care home team have raised over £1,600 by walking 26 miles in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month. Staff from Maiden Castle House care…
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Intrepid Care Team Support Mental Health UK
An intrepid Sanctuary Care team from Scotland white-knuckled their way through some nail-biting water adventures to support a charity close to their hearts. Regional Manager…
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Care South Residents And Team Complete 3KM Poole Walking Challenge
Two Ringwood residents went the distance to complete a 3km charity walk in Poole with support from their care home team. Betty and Harry, who…
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Family Launches Petition To Save North Wales Disability Charity ‘On Brink’
A desperate family have launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government to step in and save a lifeline disability charity facing a funding crisis….
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Kings Court Care Home Marks World Alzheimer’s Month with ‘Wear It Purple’ Fundraising Event
Kings Court Care Home in Newark is inviting the community to join residents and colleagues in a range of activities to mark World Alzheimer’s Month…
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Care Worker Advisory Board Celebrates First Year At House Of Lords Reception
The Care Workers’ Charity marked a significant milestone this week with a special reception at the House of Lords, celebrating the first anniversary of its…
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Newgate Lodge Care Home Receives Rotary Club Donation Towards Dementia Table Fundraiser
Newgate Lodge Care Home, based in Mansfield, has received a generous £1,000 donation from the Mansfield Rotary Club to support its ongoing fundraising efforts towards…
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Care Home Residents Go Hands-On To Help Food Banks Amid ‘Continuing Need’
Community-minded care home residents and staff have been doing their bit to help local food banks address ongoing demand from families facing financial hardship and…
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Share Your World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Celebrations for a Chance to Win a Prize with The Carer!
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is just around the corner, and we at THE CARER are calling on the UK adult social care sector to…
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Home Manager At Nottinghamshire Home Jumps Out Of Plane At 14,000 Ft And Raises Over £2000
A home manager at a Nottinghamshire home decided to really get out of her comfort zone by jumping out of a plane to raise funds…
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