Government Publish Ten Year Vision to Improve Adult Social Care
A ten year vision for adult social care has been published which will help provide greater choice for those receiving care and certainty over costs
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NCF Counts Down to Christmas by Shining a Spotlight on Inspiring Care
As Christmas draws closer and we begin to turn our attention to the festivities, an important part of the legacy of 2021 will be the…
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NHS Will Do Everything It Can to Roll Out Boosters But Government Must Give Clear Messages
Responding to the No 10 press conference on the roll out of coronavirus boosters, Ruth Rankine, director of primary care at the NHS Confederation said:…
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Raising Spirits: Care Home Opens On-Site Pub for Residents
A care home in Steyning has launched a mobile bar for residents to enjoy as the cold weather sets in. The ‘Croft Arms’ has opened…
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Muted Welcome for Care White Paper
Care providers today gave a muted welcome to reports of a long-awaited White Paper on the future of social care. The Independent Care Group (ICG)…
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Social Care Sector Loses Up to 50,000 Staff in Lead Up to Winter Months
The social care sector in England may have lost up to 50,000 workers across all providers of care, heaping pressure onto burnt out existing staff…
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North East Care Home Gets New Name and New Lease of Life
A Northumberland care home has been saved from certain closure and the loss of local jobs and services after a new provider stepped in.
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Derby Care Home Celebrates St Andrew’s Day with Staff and Residents
Staff and residents at a Derby care home brought out the tartan blankets and Scottish flags to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. MHA Willowcroft, in Spondon,…
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Carers’ Fears Over Omicron Covid Variant
Carers are calling for urgent Government support to protect the country’s oldest and most vulnerable as the new omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads. They urgently…
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Care homes and Ore Oduba rock around the Christmas tree to celebrate the power of dance in later life
In the run-up to the festive season, new research reveals the nation’s love of dance and highlights the physical, mental and social benefits of dancing for people of all ages.
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Teesside Care Home Sets Up Paper Chain Link to Keep Memories of Residents Alive
A Teesside based care home has started a new paper chain link initiative as part of their Christmas tradition.
The team at MHA Montpellier Manor, in Stainton decided to set up this initiative following a suggestion of activity ideas.
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Eighties Icon Welcomes Dorset Care Home Residents for Christmas Lights Switch-On
Music legend Paul Young welcomed residents from a Dorset care home for a town’s Christmas lights switch-on.
One of the UK’s best loved vocalists, Paul was the star guest as Sturminster Newton
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Giving Tuesday: Charity Seeks New Volunteers to Help Veterans
Royal Star & Garter is welcoming volunteers back into its care homes, after pandemic restrictions are lifted.
The charity, which has Homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe
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Vida Healthcare Secures New Certification
Vida Healthcare has achieved certification against the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards as assessed by the BILD Association of Certified Training.
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Porthcawl Care Home Residents and Staff Celebrate Dog Show
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Albert Edward Price of Wales Court, in Porthcawl, have recently joined forces to launch their first Dog Show at the Home
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