Lords Committee Launches New Inquiry Into Homecare Medicines Services
On Wednesday 14 June, the House of Lords Public Services Committee will hold the first evidence session of its new inquiry examining the standards of…
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Social Care
‘Ministers Must Act Now To Save Social Care’
Care home operator Parklands Care Homes has backed calls by Scottish Care for a fairer deal for the social care sector amid rising costs and…
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Golf Trip For Two Residents At Burnley Home As Part Of Seize The Day Initiative
A Burnley home arranged for two residents to channel their inner Rory McIlroy and play some golf. Stephen Bird and Geoff Bowell are residents at…
Read more...‘National Care Service Is Needed Now’ – Providers Welcome For Fabian Society Social Care Report
A top-level call for the creation of a National Care Service is welcome but cannot be delayed for as long as suggested, providers warned today….
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Roadmap Launched For A National Care Service
The first ever roadmap for a national care service in England that would help ease NHS pressures, transform lives and tackle growing workforce shortages is…
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Local Care Home Embraces Flower Power
Residents at Hugh Myddelton House in Southgate celebrated Chelsea Flower Show which took place from 23 to 27 May 2023 – as well as watching…
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National Volunteers’ Week: New Volunteers Helping Veterans at Royal Star & Garter
A new cohort of volunteers at Royal Star & Garter has explained why they choose to give up their free time to support veterans. Flight…
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Accessible Croquet is a Hit with Residents at Storrington Care Home
Residents from Care South’s Sussexdown residential care home in Storrington learnt how to play wheelchair croquet thanks to a lesson from local croquet ace, John…
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Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe Enjoys a Hawaiian Themed Party to Celebrate National BBQ Week
Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe enjoyed a Hawaiian-themed party put on by the team to celebrate National BBQ Week. Residents, along with staff dressed up…
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Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary at London Home
A London home celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of one of their residents with a party for the couple. Janette Eden lives at MHA The…
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Care Home Partners with Petting Farm to Provide Animal Therapy to Residents
A care home in Brentwood has partnered with a local petting farm for animal therapy as part of the care and support they provide to…
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How to Implement a Preventative Social Care Agenda Still Not Completely Understood Researchers Reveal
Despite promises to implement more preventative social care strategies the government does not understand what preventative care looks like researchers have revealed. Swansea University researchers…
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Lords Committee Hears From Senior DHSC Officials On Tackling Barriers To Health Integration
Today, Monday 5 June the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hold two evidence sessions including one with senior policy…
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Cygnet Snowdon Charity Challenge Raises £10,000
THE CEO of health and social care company, Cygnet, led a team to the top of Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon last week on a charity trek that…
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Boost for Social Care as Providers Join Forces
CARE providers across the Yorkshire and Humber region are joining forces to support one another and fight for better care for the area’s oldest and…
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