One Love – Local Care Home Remembers the Legendary Bob Marley
Chacombe Park care home in Banbury was transformed into a little corner of the Caribbean to celebrate what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday…
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ICG Backs Day of Action Over Social Care
The social care provider organisation, The Independent Care Group (ICG) has thrown its weight behind a national day of action to call on the Government…
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Celebrating 250 Years of History – Edinburgh Care Home Appreciates the Works of JMW Turner
Residents of Strachan House care home in Edinburgh, were memorised by the wonderful works of Joseph Mallord William Turner as they attended the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition…
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Care South’s Community Fund donates £1,000 to Muddy Boots Nursery in Parkstone
Residential and home care provider and registered charity, Care South, has donated £1,000 to Muddy Boots Nursery in Parkstone. The nursery has been chosen by…
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£3.66bn Public Health Grant Boost for Local Authorities
The UK Government has confirmed that local authorities across England will receive a total public health grant of £3.66 billion for the financial year 2024-2025,…
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You’ve Got Mail – Care Home Pen Pals Go Back To Basics
In an age of instant messaging and emails, residents at two north-east care homes are embracing a more personal way to stay connected through handwritten…
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Buckingham Palace Announce Royal Star & Garter’s New Patron
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been announced as the new Patron of veterans’ charity Royal Star & Garter. The Princess Royal is the…
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Belong Hails Inspirational Care Champions
Social care’s top talent has been celebrated as dementia specialist Belong rolled out the red carpet for colleagues at its annual Champion Awards, recognising the…
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Local Care Home Supports Foodbank February
Hazel Lodge care home in Battle is asking residents, staff and the community to dig deep for donations to support Foodbank February. The home has…
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Bank of England Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Bank of England has announced a further reduction in interest rates, cutting them by 0.25 percentage points. This brings the cost of borrowing down…
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Social Care Technology Supplier Launches New ‘Customer Checklists’ Tool To Help Care Teams Stay Organised
A leading care management software provider has launched ‘Customer Checklists,’ a new feature that helps make care processes simpler, more consistent and easier to follow….
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New Report Series to Identify “Critical Warning Signs” in Care Homes
As financial pressures mount and regulatory demands grow, care providers face an increasingly fragile operating environment. Workforce shortages, rising costs, including changes to Employers’ National…
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Over £69 Billion Confirmed For Council Budgets
More than £69 billion in funding for England’s councils has been confirmed today as the government delivers on its commitment to restore trust and stability in…
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Steering Through Change, The National Care Association Whitepaper On The Adult Social Care Sector
The National Care Association, in partnership with HCR Law, has published a comprehensive whitepaper, “Adult Social Care: Steering Through Change” delving into the pressing challenges…
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Aria Care Celebrates Successful Completion Of Merger And Is Poised For A Year Of Further Growth
Following the acquisition of Future Care Group’s 18 homes in July 2024, Aria Care marked the completion of the merger with celebrations across the 18…
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