Summer Fair at Lytham St Annes Home Raises Over £750
A Lytham St Annes home managed to raise over £750 as more than 80 people attended their summer fair.
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Dementia-Friendly Café Proves Hugely Popular in Barnsley
A dementia friendly coffee morning to support those living with the condition is proving popular in Barnsley – with a full house at the last three events.
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Quarter Of Over-40s Unable to Name a Single Dementia Risk Factor, New Research Finds
Care providers are being urged to help raise public understanding of dementia risk factors, after new research from Alzheimer’s Society found that more than a quarter of adults…
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Warrington Care Home Turns Back the Clock for Show-Stopping 80s Summer Party
Residents, relatives and colleagues at Green Park Care Home in Great Sankey, Warrington, turned back the clock earlier this month for an unforgettable 80s-themed summer party…
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National Award for Longstanding Coombe Hill Manor General Manager
Sonya Fenwick has been recognised with the Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award for her outstanding contribution to adult social care, shortly before retiring…
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Yee-Haw! Elm Bank Care Home Embraces The Spirit Of The Wild West
Residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering, run by Barchester Healthcare, enjoyed a rootin’, tootin’ afternoon of music, laughter and friendship as they celebrated Cowboy Day…
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New Frailty Service Reduces Hospital Admissions for Care UK Residents By A Quarter
A new Addenbrooke’s Hospital service providing specialist geriatric care directly in care homes has significantly reduced hospital admissions for Care UK residents.
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Brunelcare and University of Bristol Students Create Community Maps to Connect Residents With Local Opportunities
Brunelcare has partnered with Bristol University Students to create new Community Maps designed to help Brunelcare tenants discover local services, activities and opportunities…
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Karuna Manor Care Home Celebrates India’s Independence Day
Karuna Manor Care Home in Harrow celebrated India’s Independence Day with a vibrant programme that brought residents, staff, families and guests together to celebrate India’s rich history…
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NHS 10-Year Plan ‘Risks Patient Harm At Unprecedented Scale’
NHS organisations in England are “systematically failing” to comply with legally required digital safety standards…
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home
A couple have marked an extraordinary double milestone in the space of two days. Navy veteran Stan Field turned 100 on Monday 17 August, and…
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Pause Zero-Hours Reforms Over Cost Risk, Warns NHS Employers
NHS organisations in England could face unbudgeted costs of close to £1bn a year because of a government crackdown on zero hours contracts, according to…
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Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a new Programme Award as part of a major refresh of its research funding schemes, aimed at accelerating progress in…
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NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season
The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The…
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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home
The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday surrounded by family and friends at her Surrey care home. Ms Caterham marked…
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