MSP Hails “Absolutely Critical” £11m Care Home Investment In Inverness
A Highlands and Islands MSP has welcomed Parklands Care Homes’ £11 million investment in a new care home in Inverness, calling it “absolutely critical” for…
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Distressing Experiences of Death and Dying in Care Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Research led by Lancaster University has revealed that the exceptional circumstances early in the COVID-19 pandemic led to distressing experiences of death and dying in…
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New Milton Keynes Care Home Celebrates Successful Grand Opening
The Applewood, a new 78-bedroom residential care home in Milton Keynes, is celebrating after opening its doors for the home’s grand opening and welcoming its…
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High Street Opticians Could Use AI to Help Diagnose Dementia with an Eye Scan
Opticians could play a key role in identifying people at risk of dementia by spotting distinctive patterns in the back of the eye linked to…
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Sir Norman Stoller Hails ‘Amazing’ Care and Facilities at Veteran Care Home
North west businessman and philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller has praised the ‘amazing’ veteran care village where a wing is named in his honour. The Stoller…
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Investing in Care Worker Pay is a Win For The Economy and the NHS – Says New Report
A new report launched by the independent national charity, Community Integrated Care, today (Wednesday 12th March) exposes a persistent pay gap between social care support…
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New Research Reveals Just 38% of Care Providers Have Access To GP Connect – 7 Years After Launch
A leading care management software provider has released the findings of its 2025 Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) survey – highlighting major gaps in access…
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Teenage Codebreaker-Turned Paris Burlesque Dancer Honoured For Her Dancing Years At 100
Former teenage codebreaker turned burlesque dancer, 100-year-old Hilda Green had the surprise of her life when she was presented with a Certificate of Contribution by…
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Investigation Reveals Bed Blocking Crisis In NHS Made Worse By “Rock Bottom” Care Home Fees
An investigation has uncovered a link between “rock bottom” care home fees and bed blocking in Welsh hospitals. The research was conducted by social care…
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Ladies Football Club and Care Home Celebrate Their New Partnership
Representatives from the sports club and care home met for a discussion about sport, opportunities and challenges for women and International Women’s Day Footballers from…
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Local Care Home Host Community Knit And Natter Project For Marie Curie
Hickathrift House care home, in Marshland St James, Wisbech have invited residents, their loved ones, staff, locals and the wider community to join them to…
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Health and Social Care Committee Appoints Palliative Care Specialists to its Independent Expert Panel
The Health and Social Care Committee has appointed five new specialists to its Expert Panel. The specialists will work alongside the core members of the…
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Northwich Care Home Welcomes Canal & River Trust Speakers
Residents at HC-One’s Daneside Court Care Home, in Northwich, Cheshire, have been learning all about their local rivers and waterways. In a lively and informative…
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Five Years After COVID, UNI Report Exposes Deepening Global Care Crisis
A staggering new global survey of care workers reveals a deepening staffing crisis in the health and care sectors, with nearly 70% of workers frequently…
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Lincolnshire Care Home Residents Enjoy An Afternoon at Boston United FC
Residents from The Haven care home in Boston enjoyed a fantastic time at Boston United’s last home game against Woking. Staff accompanied 4 residents from…
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