Plummeting Visa Numbers Leave Social Care Sector in Crisis
There has been a substantial decrease in the number of Health and Care Worker visas granted in the UK over the past year, leading to…
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Social Care
Unpaid Carers Supported By £22.6 Million Investment In Innovation
New technology and innovations in care will improve the lives of unpaid carers and care users following a funding boost announced by the Minister of…
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Government Publishes The Older People’s Housing Taskforce Report
The Government has today published the report of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce: ‘Our future homes: housing that promotes wellbeing and community for an ageing…
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Chippenham Care Home Hosts Community Bake Off Competition
Cepen Lodge Care Home in Chippenham invited local professionals to a networking event with a twist – the Great Cepen Bake Off. Taking place on…
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Bury St Edmunds Care Home Resident and Student Pen Pal Meet Up For The First Time
Care home resident Pat Herd (90 years old), who lives at RMBI Care Co. Home Cornwallis Court, in Bury St Edmunds, was overjoyed when she…
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Young Achiever’s Shine! Local Care Home Duo Inspire With Diploma Success
Staff at the Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech were delighted when our two care assistant’s, Cameron Drew-Peck and Khaye Riet completed their National Diploma…
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Care Homes Reminded About Clarity Of Contracts Following Ombudsman Investigation
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a complaint that a care provider inappropriately withheld Free Nursing Care (FNC) payments. A man complained to…
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Care Providers Back Councils’ Call Over NIC Rise
Social Care providers have thrown their weight behind council chiefs who are warning of a rationing of care due to rising costs. Today Melanie Williams,…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Named Care Home Group of the Year at LaingBuisson Awards 2024
Care home provider Signature Living has been awarded Care Home Group of the Year at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2024. Signature Senior Lifestyle operates 10…
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Residents and Staff Shine at Talent Show
The Freedom Centre in Hull was the venue for a spectacular talent show recently organised by social care provider HICA Group, bringing together residents and…
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Extra Care Scheme Scoops Local Award and Secures National Award Nominations
Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme Handyside Court in Derby, has been recognised by Derby City Council with the prestigious Community Respect Award. The accolade celebrates…
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Social Care ‘Endangered’ By ‘Catastrophic’ National Insurance Increases, Warns ADASS President
The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support” will…
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Care Home Resident Reunites With Painting After Nearly 80 Years
A remarkable chain of events has led to a 105-year-old resident at an Otterbourne care home being reunited with a work of art she painted…
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Residents at Alloa Care Home Enjoy MP Visit for UK Parliament Week
HC-One Scotland’s The Orchard Care Home in Tullibody, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Alloa and Grangemouth,…
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Carrstone House Officially Opens, Welcoming First Resident
Carrstone House Care Home, a newly built, state-of-the-art care home in Downham Market, officially opened its doors last week, and yesterday it welcomed its first…
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