South Tyneside’s New Extra Care Communities Taking Shape
Construction is continuing on two flagship Extra Care developments in South Tyneside. Together, the schemes will provide more than 200 affordable, modern homes designed for…
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Social Care
Whitby Care Home Gets £150,000 Refurbishment
Two Milewood services in Whitby have undergone significant refurbishment following a £150,000 investment aimed at improving living spaces for the people they support. The investment…
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House of Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Report on Terminally Ill Adults Bill
The House of Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee has published its second report on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The…
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Somerset Home Celebrates Long Service Of Colleagues Combining To A Wonderful 323 Years
A Somerset home celebrated the work service of its colleagues combining to an excellent 323 years. 23 colleagues from MHA Torrwood, ranging from 10 years’…
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Grimsby Nursing Home Celebrates Veteran Friendly Framework Accreditation with Mayor and Moving Tributes
Residents, family members and colleagues were joined for the special celebration by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr. Goodwin, and her Consort, Mr Barry…
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St Neots Care Home Resident Goes Backstage To Meet Her Favourite Band From Britain’s Got Talent
Henbrook House care home in St Neots, recently helped make a resident’s dream come true after taking Joyce (83-years-old) to see her favourite band, Collabro,…
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Friendships Bloom in Sherwood as Care Home Launches Intergenerational Playgroup
New friendships are blossoming at Sandwood care home in Sherwood, where babies, toddlers and older residents are coming together each week for a heart-warming intergenerational…
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Blood Test May Predict Dementia Risk Decades Before Symptoms Emerge
Scientists in the United States have identified a blood-based protein marker capable of indicating a woman’s likelihood of developing dementia up to 25 years before…
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Mauricare Homes Brings Staff Together for Iftar Celebration at Old Vicarage Residential Home
A care home provider has strengthened its commitment to inclusivity and staff wellbeing by hosting a communal Iftar dinner for its team during the holy…
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Brownscombe Care Residences Named in the Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Brownscombe Care Residences, part of CHD Living, has once again been recognised in the Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide 2026, marking the fifth consecutive…
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Residents from Wilton Manor Enjoy Special Ice-Skating Trip
Residents from Wilton Manor Care Home, part of the Sanders Senior Living Group, recently enjoyed a day on the ice after a resident wish initiative…
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Paul Chuckle MBE Completes ‘Thank you’ Tour of the UK at Land’s End
This week, Marie Curie ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE completed his ‘Thank you’ tour of the UK to celebrate 40 years of the Great Daffodil Appeal…
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Government Pledges New Safeguarding Board and Urgent Review Following Casey Commission Call to Action
The government has moved swiftly to respond to urgent calls from Dame Louise Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, pledging sweeping…
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Devonshire Dementia Care Home Celebrates Double Honour
Staff at Devonshire Dementia Care Home & Day Centre have cause for celebration after a remarkable evening at the Royal Borough of Kingston Council offices…
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SCIE Appoints Baroness Thornton as Chair-Elect
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has appointed Baroness Glenys Thornton as Chair-Elect. Baroness Thornton brings extensive experience of leadership across social care, health,…
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