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Council Warns of £27m Budget Shortfall as Care Demand Outstrips Funding

A south coast council has revealed it is forecasting a £27 million shortfall in its budget for 2026-27, with rising numbers of children and adults requiring care support identified as the main driver.

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National Award for Longstanding Coombe Hill Manor General Manager

Sonya Fenwick has been recognised with the Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award for her outstanding contribution to adult social care, shortly before retiring…

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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday and 70th Wedding Anniversary at Solihull Care Home

A couple have marked an extraordinary double milestone in the space of two days. Navy veteran Stan Field turned 100 on Monday 17 August, and…

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Alzheimer’s Research UK Unveils New £1.5m Programme Award to Drive Dementia Research

Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced a new  Programme Award as part of a major refresh of its research funding schemes, aimed at accelerating progress in…

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NHS Urges Those Eligible to Book a Flu Jab Ahead of This Winter Season

The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. The…

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Ethel Caterham Celebrates 117th Birthday at Surrey Care Home

The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday surrounded by family and friends at her Surrey care home. Ms Caterham marked…

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