Care Group Launches ‘The Lounge’!
Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is launching ‘The Lounge’ a new, vibrant and accessible community hub for Scarborough and surrounding areas. The Lounge, at Eastway, Eastfield,…
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Elderly
Binoculars at the Ready – Are You Ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Care homes throughout the UK are being invited to take part once again in the Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every…
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Former Fireman’s Memories Reignited During Fire Station Visit
A 79-year-old care home resident has relived his days as a firefighter thanks to a surprise visit from Aberdeen Central Community Fire Station. Billy Leatherbarrow,…
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Lavender Hills Care Home Welcomes Local MP
A care home in Ramsbottom welcomed a visit from their local MP, Andy MacNae, to address residents’ challenges regarding the NHS. Kala Morton, Home Manager…
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Newton House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Resident, Gail, at Newton House Care Home had always wanted to see a Giraffe in the flesh, so staff at the home made Newton House…
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Local Care Home Residents Are Transported To Dickensian London
Staff, residents and visitors at the Chater Lodge Care home in Ketton, Stamford, were treated to the most wonderfully atmospheric afternoon at the theatre courtesy…
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Dementia Emerges as Leading Cause of Death in the UK
Dementia remains the leading cause of death across the UK, according to a comprehensive analysis based on data from national statistics agencies. Over 75,000 deaths…
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Former RAF Veteran In Oswestry Makes Card For King Charles
A 95-year-old former RAF veteran, now living at HC-One’s Bluebell View Care Home, in Oswestry, Shropshire, has created a hand-crafted Christmas card for his majesty…
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Care Home Sends Christmas Cards to Schoolchildren and Orphans in Kenya
Elderly residents at the Edensor Care Home in Clacton have used their art and craft sessions to make Christmas cards for underprivileged orphans and schoolchildren…
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Hospice UK Warns Of ‘300 Closed Beds’ In English Hospices
Around 300 hospice inpatient beds are currently closed or out of use in England, Hospice UK has warned. Lack of funding and staff are the…
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HMS Prince Of Wales Crew Make ‘Inspiring’ Visit To Broughton House Veterans
Crew members from HMS Prince of Wales swapped stories with veterans at a Greater Manchester care home during the aircraft carrier’s visit to the north…
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Close-Up Strictly-Style Fun Wows Care Home Dance Lovers
Ballroom fans at a Dorset care home have enjoyed a glittering evening of dance brought exclusively to them thanks to a partnership with Forest Holme…
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Young Scouts Create An Evening Of Festive Fun And Games For Care Home Residents
The residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering were delighted in welcoming the 23rd Kettering Scouts over to their home for an…
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Salisbury Care Home Hosts Sea Shanty Concert For Singer Terry
A former member of a sea shanty singing group enjoyed a surprise visit when eleven of his ex-comrades turned up at his Salisbury care home…
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UK Gas Networks Partner With Carers Trust To Provide Vital And Urgent Financial Support
All four of the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) have come together to provide over £4 million of funding to Carers Trust as the charity…
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