More Than Three Quarters Of UK Adults Say They View Social Care As Skilled Work
More than three quarters (78%) of UK adults say they would feel proud to have a family member working in the social care sector, according…
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Injured Iraq War Veteran Enjoys Adventure Holiday Thanks To Armed Forces Charities
An Iraq War soldier has enjoyed a memorable adventure holiday, with support from the staff at the care home where he lives. Stephen Vause, who…
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‘Save Our Social Care’: Equal Pay Petition, Backed By Over 76,000 People, Handed Into No.10 Downing Street
Dimensions team ahead of the petition hand-in On Tuesday 19th September, not-for-profit support provider Dimensions led a cross-party march to No.10 Downing Street to hand…
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Beach Wheelchairs Help Elderly Access Childhood Seaside Memories
A RISING tide of memories came flooding back to elderly care home residents from Hartlepool when they took a stroll along the sandy shores of…
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Cygnet Nursing Home Recognises Long Serving Staff at Summer Party
Tabley House Nursing Home held a Summer Garden Party, where residents were joined by staff, family and friends to enjoy lunch and entertainment together, as…
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Athena Care Homes, Welcomes Two New Care Homes In Cambridge
Athena Care Homes, an East Anglian care home provider, has completed the purchase of its sixth and seventh care homes, welcoming Alex Wood House and…
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Pauline Makes Newcastle History In A Female First As Town Celebrates 850th Anniversary
History is being made in Newcastle-under-Lyme as Pauline Dawson becomes one of the first women to be admitted to the Staffordshire town’s Burgesses, resulting in…
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Love, Affection – And Patience – Ware Care Home Residents Share Secret To A Happy Marriage
Love was well and truly in the air at a Ware care home when two residents celebrated a very special milestone. 96-year-old Joan Hare, and…
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BACP Warns That Older Dementia Patients Are Missing Out On Vital Talking Therapies
Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September) the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) warns that many older dementia patients are missing out on…
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Lilian Faithfull Care Celebrates Carer Wendy Heeks’ 45 Years Of Service!
A surprise party was awaiting Wendy Heeks this morning to celebrate her 45 years of working as a carer at St Faith’s nursing home in…
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New Visa Fees Set To Come Into Effect Next Month
Increases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for public sector pay rises are set…
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Dorset Care Home’s Community Party Hits The Heights
Charity leaders, neighbours and community friends were among more than 40 special guests at a rooftop terrace party to welcome the new manager of Bourne…
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Patients Experiencing Two Or More Cancelled Operations Due To NHS Industrial Action
Health leaders are warning that increasing numbers of patients who have already had their operation cancelled due to industrial action are having their rescheduled appointments…
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Three Centenarians Celebrate their Birthdays at York Care Home
Three centenarians at RMBI Care Co. Home Connaught Court, in York, have recently celebrated their milestone birthdays. With Ron Shelley turning 101 years old, Constance…
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Conference to Relaunch Nottinghamshire Care Association
The care sector in Nottinghamshire is to get a shot in the arm thanks to two business leaders who are relaunching the Nottinghamshire Care Association….
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