Coronation is a Historic Moment to Share!
The coronation of King Charles III was a historic moment for the United Kingdom, and for those living in adult care homes, it was a…
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Scottish Labour Unveils Plan for Older People’s Commissioner Following Pandemic
South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth is to bring forward a bill to the Scottish Parliament to create a dedicated commissioner for older people in…
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Excelcare Residents Show Off their Gardening Skills for the Plantathon 2023!
Residents across the Excelcare Family took part in its very own annual gardening event dubbed the ‘Plantathon’ last month. The Plantathon is a competitive gardening…
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NHS Vaccinates Half of Care Home Residents in Three Weeks
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme has vaccinated more than 150,000 older adult care home residents in England in just three weeks since the campaign began…
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Sherwood Lodge Psychologist Scoops Top Award
A Mansfield psychologist who supports men with learning disabilities said she felt “honoured and privileged” to win a prestigious Psychologist of the Year award. Dr…
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Leicester Home Unveils a New Sensory Room for Residents and Staff Following Great North Run Success
A Leicester home has unveiled a new sensory room following a successful fundraiser, where staff members took part in the Great North Run. In September…
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Unpaid Care in England and Wales Valued at £445 Million Per Day
– Economic value of family members providing care increases by 29% in a decade – Fewer unpaid carers overall providing higher hours of care New…
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Care Homes’ Fun Video Chain Wishes King Charles III Good Luck
A not-for-profit group of 61 care homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), which covers nearly 3000 residents and has a…
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Care Home Residents Receive Royal Seal of Approval as they Celebrate 72nd Wedding Anniversary
Two residents at Care South’s Bideford care home, Kenwith Castle recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary, marking the momentous occasion with a telegram sent by…
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Hugh Myddelton House Gets their Dancing Shoes On
Hugh Myddelton House care home, in Southgate, bopped and shimmied their way to a good old knees up, as residents and staff celebrated International Dance…
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Stories Bring Generations Together at Belong
Generations came together for an inclusive storytelling session led by internationally acclaimed performance storyteller, Richard O’Neill, assembling around a virtual camp fire, complete with tipi…
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CQC Appoints James Bullion Interim Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care
The Care Quality Commission has appointed an interim chief inspector of adult social care and integrated care. James Bullion is to join the regulator “in…
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Deaf Awareness Week Starts Today
It is Deaf Awareness Week (1-7 May 2023) and RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus are calling on…
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Care England Re-Issue Gas and Electricity Tender for Care Providers
Following the fantastic success of the 2022-23 Care England Energy Tender, Care England has launched the second round to offer care providers the opportunity to…
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Call to Include More People Aged Over 60 in Clinical Trials
A new report from the International Longevity Centre (ILC), a specialist think tank on longevity, urges action to ensure medicines are tested on the people…
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