Glasgow Care Home Colleagues Take to the Skies for Parkinson’s UK
Residents of a local care home enjoyed a day with a difference last week, as they watched two team members jump out of a plane…
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Social Care
‘The Biggest Rollback Of Disability Rights In A Generation’ – Charities Respond To Supreme Court Ruling
National charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society have reacted with alarm to yesterday’s (June 2) Supreme Court ruling that removes the framework known…
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Have Your Say: Christie & Co Wants to Hear From You
If you own or operate a care business in the UK, Christie & Co would like to invite you to complete a short, anonymous sentiment…
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The UK’s National Advance Care Plan Day, 2026
The UK’s National Advance Care Planning Day highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning, Advance Care Plans and sensitive conversations. This year’s theme is Supporting…
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FoNS Report Highlights Benefits of Investing in Nursing Leadership and Wellbeing
The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) has published its first Impact Report, Measuring What Matters, demonstrating how investment in person-centred cultures, leadership development and workforce…
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Derbyshire Care Home Hosts Community Flower Show for Residents and the Local Community
A care home in Derbyshire welcomed members of the local community for a spring flower show, bringing residents, families, staff and visitors together for an…
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Psychological Course Could Be Game Changer For Carers Of People With Dementia
The neglected psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a major multicentre trial led by…
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Summit Care Group Announces Acquisition of Herncliffe Nursing Home
Care provider, Summit Care Group, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Herncliffe Nursing Home located in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Established in 2024, Summit…
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Braintree Care Home Residents Roll Up For Carnival Success With Winning Display
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, are celebrating after taking first place in a local carnival competition,…
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Care Sector Caught in Health and Social Care ‘No Man’s Land’, Warns The King’s Fund
A major new report from The King’s Fund has highlighted the ongoing challenges facing older people as they navigate the divide between the NHS and…
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Sailing Challenge Crew Stops by at Edinburgh Care Home
A veteran sailing crew has docked for a special visit to a care home in Edinburgh as part of its Invictus tour. Care UK’s Murrayside,…
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Experienced Care Leader Appointed Manager at Parklands Care Home in Southport
A highly experienced nurse and care sector leader has been appointed as manager of Parklands care home in Southport, part of Sandstone Care Group. Sarah-Jane…
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New Research Identifies Potential Target to Reduce Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have identified a promising new therapeutic target that could help reduce the harmful brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from…
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Disbanding Healthwatch Risks Health and Care Services ‘Marking their Own Homework’, says LGA
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the Government to retain a statutory independent local patient voice function and work with councils to develop…
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Staff from Liverpool Care Home go to Great Heights for Dementia Charity
Six members of staff from Simonsfield care home in Liverpool raised £1,300 after completing an abseil down Anfield Stadium in support Alzheimer’s Society. Staceyjane McGuinness,…
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