Why You Can’t Miss The Care & Occupational Therapy Show
The South West’s Leading Care & Occupational Therapy Event – Are You In? Here’s 5 Reasons You Need to Be at The Care & Occupational…
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Social Care
Hull Care Workers Brave Bungee Jump to Raise Over £1,000 for SHINE Fund
Two care workers from Hull-based HICA Homecare have raised more than £1,000 for the organisation’s SHINE Fund by completing a sponsored tandem bungee jump at…
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NACC Launches New National Webinars to Support Learning in Care Catering
The NACC has announced the launch of their bespoke National Webinars, a new initiative providing accessible, topic-focused online learning for care catering professionals across the…
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Surrey Care Home Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Its Longest-Serving Staff Member
Nested among acres of woodland, an Edwardian country home was turned into a care home in 1995. That is how RMBI Care Co. Home Shannon…
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ICG Urges Chancellor Not To Overlook Vital Sector In Spending Review
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has urged the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to properly transform social care and not leave it…
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A Summer Payment To Around 90,000 Carers
Around 90,000 carers are set to receive Carer’s Allowance Supplement this June – an additional payment of £293.50. The payment is extra money for people…
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Bishops Stortford Care Come Residents Are Introduced to a Charming Cast of Falcons
Meadowbrook, a luxury care home in Bishop’s Stortford, marked the end of last week by introducing residents to a charming cast of falcons and other…
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Oyster Care Homes Celebrates Building Milestone in Shripney
Oyster Care Homes marked a significant milestone recently with the traditional topping out ceremony at its eleventh care home, Bradshaw Lodge in Shripney. The event…
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Homecare Association Calls for a National Contract for Care
A new hard-hitting report from the Homecare Association reveals government cuts have caused widespread exploitative commissioning by cash-strapped councils, crippling state-funded homecare, and renews calls…
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Care Home Sponsors Local Football Team To Strengthen Intergenerational Links
Following the success of Aberdeen FC’s Scottish Cup win, an Aberdeenshire care home is helping to support the next generation of local football players. Ellon-based…
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Council Rectifies Care Costs Charging Error
A council has said it will pay about £2.3m in refunds after overcharging people for the cost of care. Southend-on-Sea City Council has contacted residents…
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York Care Home Celebrates World Bicycle Day With Inclusive Bike Ride For Residents
Residents at HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in York, North Yorkshire, celebrated World Bicycle Day (3rd June) in the most joyful and inclusive way possible—with…
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105 Years Celebrations For Tewkesbury Fields Care Home Resident
Celebrations have been in full swing at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home as one of its residents reaches her 105th Birthday in style. Marian was joined…
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Care Providers to Consider Action Over Unsustainable Fee Levels
Social care providers across York and North Yorkshire, whether members of the Independent Care Group (ICG) or not, are being urged to attend one of…
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Watford Care Home Welcomes The Halpin School Of Irish Dancing For A Memorable Performance
HC-One’s River Court Care Home in Watford, Hertfordshire, recently had the absolute pleasure of hosting a vibrant and heartwarming performance by the talented dancers of…
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