Andover Care Home Celebrates Grand National in Nod to Racing Past
At the same time as the Grand National took place last weekend, Millway House in Andover held its own racing event to honour the care…
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Cash Shortage Putting Vital Care at Risk
Providers call for return of Infection Control Fund Concerns have been raised that the brutal axing of a cash fund set up to help providers…
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New Forest Hotel Hosts Charity Furniture Sale to Raise Money for Children’s Hospice
A Lymington hotel has raised over £10K for a local children’s hospice after hosting a charity furniture sale as part of its multi-million-pound revamp project….
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‘Disgraceful’ for MP to Draw Parallels Between PM’s Rule-Breaking and Healthcare Workers, says BMA
Responding to the MP Michael Fabricant’s comments comparing the Prime Minister’s Covid rule-breaking to the behaviour of healthcare workers, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, BMA council chair,…
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Healthy Lifestyle Increases Life Expectancy and Reduces Years Living with Alzheimer’s
Dr Rosa Sancho Results of new research suggest that having a healthy lifestyle increases life-expectancy and is also linked to a reduction in the number…
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Barchester Healthcare is Named RoSPA Healthcare Sector Award Winner and RoSPA Finalist in the Sir George Earle Trophy
Barchester Healthcare is celebrating after landing two internationally-recognised awards for demonstrating high health and safety standards. Barchester Healthcare has received both a RoSPA Health and…
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Parklands Plans New Affordable Homes for Key Workers at Inverness Care Hub
A Highland care home operator is to build new affordable rental homes for its staff and other key workers as part of a multi-million pound…
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Baby Chicks Arrive in Crewe for Easter
Residents at a Crewe care village are welcoming the arrival of newborn feathered friends just in time for Easter. After much anticipation, five baby chicks…
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Lakeland Dairies’ Reimagine Colcannon Chef Competition Extended, Offering Winner £1000 Amazon Gift Card Prize
The Lakeland Dairies Colcannon Competition has been extended until the end of April. The competition encourages chefs to create a modern twist on Colcannon and…
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Health and Social Care Watchdogs Release Guidance to Tackle Mistakes in the Aftercare of Mental Health in-Patients
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) have released new guidance to tackle common and repeated…
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Local Care Home Hosts Free Scam Awareness Talk
Understanding the importance of supporting both residents and the local community, Barchester’s Bushey House Beaumont Care Home in Bushey is hosting a free Scam Awareness…
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National Pet Day Sees Furry Friends Bring Delight to Encore Care Home Residents
A host of pets and farm animals brought delight to Encore Care Home residents as part of celebrations for National Pet Day. The Wellbeing teams…
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Care Home Resident Celebrates Birthday in Classic Jaguar, 76 Years After Beginning his Apprenticeship with the Manufacturer
Signature at Banstead resident Joe Bell celebrated his 90th birthday in style with the help of his favourite classic car. Fulfilling a long-held dream, Joe…
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Renowned Artist Helps Care Home Residents Enjoy a Grand Finalé to their Big Draw Involvement
An artist known for her striking charcoal drawings, often created on busy public transport journeys, has led an exclusive live online art class for residents…
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Hats Off to Cheadle Care Home for Tea Party Fun
Residents at a Cheadle care home stepped through the looking glass for an afternoon of fun. Team members at Care UK’s Abney Court, in Abney…
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