Orchard Care Homes Awarded for Excellence in Large Residential Care
Orchard Care Homes has been named the 2023 winner of the LaingBuisson Award for Excellence in Large Residential Care. The annual ceremony, now in its…
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Chislehurst Care Home Receives Surprise Visit From Rocky The Donkey
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince George Duke of Kent Court in Chislehurst, Kent were delighted recently when Rocky the donkey came to visit….
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Brain Health In Over-50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During The Pandemic
Research supported by the NIHR’s Biomedical Research Centre in Exeter has revealed that brain health in people over 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic….
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Steam Train Engineer At Carterton Home Goes On Trip Down Memory Lane
A former steam train engineer living at a Carterton home went on a trip down memory lane as part of his Seize the Day experience….
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Aberdeen Care Homes Embrace Spooky Spirit With Halloween Celebrations
A trio of Aberdeen Care Homes have embraced the seasonal spooky spirit with a series of Halloween activities. Renaissance Care’s Cowdray Club, Jesmond and Persley…
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Essex Resident Celebrating 103rd Birthday Says ‘Love’ Is Key To Living Long And Happy Life
A resident living at an Epping care home, who celebrated her 103rd birthday, says ‘love’ is the key to living a long and happy life….
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Celebrating 103 Remarkable Years: Joan’s Special Day at Cuffley Manor Care Home
Cuffley Manor Care Home marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, October 22nd. Joan Chester, a cherished resident of Cuffley Manor Care Home for nearly four…
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Sector Reacts to CQC Annual State of Care Report
Change has to come now, social care campaigners say Leading figures from the adult social care sector have reacted to the quality Care, Commissions Annual…
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Trishaw Ride Down Memory Lane At Ropner Park
A RETIRED Stockton Borough Council gardener took a trishaw ride down memory lane when he rolled into his former workplace – Ropner Park. John Hobday,…
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Record Number Of Centenarians A Reminder We Need To Better Prepare For Ageing Population
New figures show the number of centenarians living in England and Wales is at an all-time high, with 13,924 people being over 100 in 2021….
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Buckinghamshire Resident Celebrates 105th Birthday
A special birthday party has been thrown for one of Buckinghamshire’s oldest residents. Ena Mitchell celebrated her 105th birthday at Royal Star & Garter care…
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Charities Demand ‘Fresh Thinking’ From The Next Government To Tackle Loneliness
A group of 14 charities and foundations including the British Red Cross, Mind and Age UK are calling on the government to increase efforts to…
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Third UK IDDSI Festival Sells Out in Record Time
The third UK IDDSI Festival sold out all 250 delegate tickets in record time this year and was a huge success across the board. The…
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Friends Of The Elderly Honours International Day Of Older Persons 2023
Photo: Left to Right – Norma Cordwel, Emma and Winnie, Blanche Fromenton, Cedric Vallint Charity’s Residents ‘Celebrate Ageing’ – Passing On Words of Wisdom To…
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Granparents Wanted: Charity Seeks Older Persons For ‘Adoption’ In A Bid To Tackle
A charity combating loneliness is seeking ‘grandparents’ to come forward and be paired with volunteers as part of a drive to find participants – as it…
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