Social Care Crisis Looms as Unfunded Costs Threaten Access to Vital Services
The UK’s social care sector is facing a deepening crisis, with warnings that unfunded cost increases could lead to fewer people receiving the support they…
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Goodwins Hall hosts Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Event
Goodwins Hall care home was transformed into a dazzling scene straight out of the roaring twenties for a spectacular Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Evening in…
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The Care Workers’ Charity Welcomes Government’s Workforce Survey Findings And Calls For Collaborative Action
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has welcomed the release of the Government’s Adult Social Care Workforce Survey, which it says, provides valuable insights into the challenges…
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National Audit Office Report On Councils’ Financial Sustainability
The National Audit Office has released a new report, Local Government Financial Sustainability. The independent public spending watchdog’s report delves into the challenges faced by local…
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Birthday Celebrations At Lincoln Home As Resident Turns 106
There was plenty to celebrate at a Lincoln home as one resident celebrated her 106th birthday. Muriel Beattie lives at MHA Stones Place and celebrated…
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Celebrating Over A Century Of Dedication At Winehala Court
Employees at Winehala Court in Willenhall are marking a remarkable milestone, collectively reaching 100 years of dedicated service. The Extra Care scheme transferred to Housing…
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Secretary of State Names Sir Mike Richards for Chair of CQC
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, has named Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE as his preferred candidate for next…
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Get Outta My Pub! Care Home Residents Act Out Iconic Eastenders Scenes
Lights, camera, ACTION! Avid EastEnders fans in Bupa care homes have turned their hand to acting this week, recreating their favourite moments from Britain’s best…
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Longueville Court Celebrates Long Service With Two Members Of Staff
A Care practitioner and Regional Trainer at Longueville Court in Peterborough has received a prestigious 15 and 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working…
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Animal Magic At Hilton Park – Local Care Home Residents Are Visited By Therapy Pets
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hilton Park care home in Bottisham were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful…
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Stigma And “Stiff-Upper Lips” Preventing People From Seeking Support For Mental Health Conditions
New research published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) finds that serious mental health conditions are hampering people’s ability to live more fulfilling long…
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Residents Relish Bugs Life Encounters
A recent visit to a local dementia care home by Plymouth-based Bugs Life had residents captivated by the reptiles and animals they were able to…
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Report Reveals “Worrying Increase” In Social Care Pension Opt-Out Rates
Care workers are at risk of a pensions ‘black hole’, Care England has warned in a new report. Care England, and insurance broker Caunce O’Hara…
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Providers Welcome for House of Lords Vote
Social care campaigners are hoping a House of Lords amendment, which would make social care providers exempt from the planned rise in Employer’s National Insurance…
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A Step Back In Time: Cambridge Homes’ 1940s Tea Dance Is A Resounding Success
Team members, residents, family and our friends in the community came together in a spectacular celebration of music, dance, and camaraderie at the 1940s Tea…
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