Spare Chair Sunday: Care Home Tackles Loneliness With Community Initiative
Brook House Care Home in Towcester, part of the Aria Care Group, has launched a heartwarming initiative, Spare Chair Sunday, to combat loneliness and isolation…
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Residents At Elm Bank Care Home Go Lego Crazy With Local Scout Group
Staff and residents at Elm Bank care home, in Kettering had a fantastic time sharing a wonderful evening of building and creativity on International Lego…
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Perfect Storm of ENIC Rise and Increased Demand Could Force Local Carer Organisations to Close
Local carer services are at serious risk of closure from a perfect storm of National Insurance increases, rising demand for support and reduced capacity, new…
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Major Milestone for Nationwide Project Supporting Veterans in Care Homes
The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) aimed at helping veterans residing in care homes throughout England has achieved a significant landmark. The Willows, a Care UK…
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Groundbreaking Social Care Research Pilot Begins Data Collection
The VIVALDI Social Care Team has announced that the launch of data collection for its groundbreaking pilot has begun. Designed by social care for social…
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Stirling-Led Project Aims To Enhance NHS And Social Care
A new £500,000 project led by the University of Stirling and Bangor University aims to ensure that decisions about health and social care services and…
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Westgate Healthcare Welcomes Head of People
Westgate Healthcare is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emma Norris as Head of People. With 16 years of HR experience in the care sector…
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Signature at Coombe Hill Manor Supports Kingston Hospital with £3,200 Donation for Tranquil Space
Signature at Coombe Hill Manor, a care home based in Kingston Upon Thames, made a meaningful contribution to the local community by sponsoring a Tranquil…
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Vital Opportunity For Social Care Missed Say Providers
The Government has missed a vital opportunity to invest in social care, help older and vulnerable people AND boost the economy, campaigners say. Social care…
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Karuna Manor Care Home Hosts Successful Professionals Breakfast to Support Local Businesses
Karuna Manor Care Home recently hosted a vibrant and engaging Professionals Breakfast bringing together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a networking event aimed at…
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Local Care Home Hosts Intergenerational Playgroup For The Young And Old
Hilton Park care home, in Bottisham have recently hosted an intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community. The event, which took place…
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Fab-u-lous! Charity Dance Contest Raises £80,000 With Help From Care Home Provider
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported by a care home partner has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s…
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Care Home and Firefighters Make Retired Fireman’s 2025 Dream a Reality
A care home in Liverpool has helped make 82-year-old retired firefighter Albie Donoghue’s 2025 dream come true by reuniting him with his firefighting mates, who…
Read more...Care England and Cornerstone Launch New Report Series to Address Care Home Challenges
The adult social care sector has long faced significant pressures, but today, mounting workforce, and regulatory challenges on top of financial pressures driven by changes…
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Scottish Government Abandons National Care Service Plans Amid Opposition
The Scottish Government has officially scrapped its flagship National Care Service plan following significant resistance from unions, councils, and opposition parties. The initiative, initially hailed…
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