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Loveday Transitions Esher Business Operations to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
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Loveday Transitions Esher Business Operations to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes

July 2, 2026
New Framework Launched To Strengthen Behaviour Change Practice In Adult Social Care
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New Framework Launched To Strengthen Behaviour Change Practice In Adult Social Care

July 2, 2026
HRH The Princess Royal Hosts Palace Reception Celebrating 30-year partnership Between Carers Trust and the National Garden Scheme
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HRH The Princess Royal Hosts Palace Reception Celebrating 30-year partnership Between Carers Trust and the National Garden Scheme

July 2, 2026
Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support
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Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support

July 2, 2026
One in Four Care Homes with a Poor CQC Rating Scores Near-Perfect on Google, Research Finds
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One in Four Care Homes with a Poor CQC Rating Scores Near-Perfect on Google, Research Finds

July 2, 2026
Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight
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Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight

July 1, 2026
Annual Duck Races at The Cedars Raises Money For Charity
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Annual Duck Races at The Cedars Raises Money For Charity

July 1, 2026
Care Homes Warned as Workplace Stress Becomes a Growing Source of Discrimination and Dismissal Claims
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Care Homes Warned as Workplace Stress Becomes a Growing Source of Discrimination and Dismissal Claims

July 1, 2026
Music Unlocks Memories as Our Dementia Choir Visits Sandwood Care Home
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Music Unlocks Memories as Our Dementia Choir Visits Sandwood Care Home

July 1, 2026
Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2026
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Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2026

July 1, 2026
Care England Publishes Landmark Report and Toolkit on Choking Prevention for People with Learning Disabilities
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Care England Publishes Landmark Report and Toolkit on Choking Prevention for People with Learning Disabilities

July 1, 2026
South London Home Hosts Cultural Day to Celebrate Culture and Community
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South London Home Hosts Cultural Day to Celebrate Culture and Community

June 30, 2026
Care About Care Writes to Newly Elected Andy Burnham as Sector Calls for Urgent Reform
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Care About Care Writes to Newly Elected Andy Burnham as Sector Calls for Urgent Reform

June 29, 2026
Care Campaign Urges Andy Burnham MP to Make Social Care the First Test of His Leadership
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Care Campaign Urges Andy Burnham MP to Make Social Care the First Test of His Leadership

June 26, 2026
Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations
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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations

June 23, 2026
Starmer Resigns: What Could a Change of Leadership Mean for Health and Social Care?
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Starmer Resigns: What Could a Change of Leadership Mean for Health and Social Care?

June 22, 2026

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Loveday Transitions Esher Business Operations to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
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Loveday Transitions Esher Business Operations to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes

July 2, 2026

Loveday has agreed the transition of business operations at Esher to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes for an undisclosed sum, as part of the company’s ongoing strategic growth plan.

New Framework Launched To Strengthen Behaviour Change Practice In Adult Social Care
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New Framework Launched To Strengthen Behaviour Change Practice In Adult Social Care

July 2, 2026

Skills for Care has launched a new Behaviour Change Competencies Framework for the Adult Social Care Workforce, developed with the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in partnership with people working across the sector.

HRH The Princess Royal Hosts Palace Reception Celebrating 30-year partnership Between Carers Trust and the National Garden Scheme
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HRH The Princess Royal Hosts Palace Reception Celebrating 30-year partnership Between Carers Trust and the National Garden Scheme

July 2, 2026

Carers Trust celebrated 30 years of its partnership with the National Garden Scheme this month at a special reception hosted by Carers Trust President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal…

Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support
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Met Office Heatwave Alert: Rise in People Turning to Pets for Emotional Support

July 2, 2026

As the Met Office issues heatwave alerts across parts of the UK, new data reveals a surge in people turning to pets for comfort, companionship and emotional support while spending more time indoors.

One in Four Care Homes with a Poor CQC Rating Scores Near-Perfect on Google, Research Finds
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One in Four Care Homes with a Poor CQC Rating Scores Near-Perfect on Google, Research Finds

July 2, 2026

New independent research published today by CareBlueprint reveals a significant and consistent gap between the online reputations of care homes…

Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight
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Burnham’s Rise Puts Preventative Social Care Back in the Spotlight

July 1, 2026

With speculation growing that Andy Burnham could become the UK’s next Prime Minister, attention is once again turning to his long-standing ambition to reform health and social care through earlier intervention and prevention.

Annual Duck Races at The Cedars Raises Money For Charity
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Annual Duck Races at The Cedars Raises Money For Charity

July 1, 2026

Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at The Cedars Care Home to enjoy their annual Summer Fete…

Care Homes Warned as Workplace Stress Becomes a Growing Source of Discrimination and Dismissal Claims
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Care Homes Warned as Workplace Stress Becomes a Growing Source of Discrimination and Dismissal Claims

July 1, 2026

UK care employers are being warned that unmanaged workplace stress isn’t just a HR concern — it can quickly become a serious legal liability.

Music Unlocks Memories as Our Dementia Choir Visits Sandwood Care Home
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Music Unlocks Memories as Our Dementia Choir Visits Sandwood Care Home

July 1, 2026

Residents at Sandwood Care Home in Sherwood enjoyed an uplifting afternoon of music and nostalgia with a visit from Our Dementia Choir, who performed a selection of much-loved classic songs.

Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2026
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Crewe Pride for Older Community Returns for 2026

July 1, 2026

Silver Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life and culture specially for the over 55s, made a welcome return to Crewe for 2026. 

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allmanhall Strengthen Care Sector Expertise with Appointment of Jamie Clews
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allmanhall Strengthen Care Sector Expertise with Appointment of Jamie Clews

June 29, 2026

As care providers face mounting pressure from food inflation, workforce shortages and increasing regulatory demands, award-winning food procurement specialist allmanhall…

Waste Management Specialist Appointed to Help Care Homes Save Thousands of Pounds a Year
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Waste Management Specialist Appointed to Help Care Homes Save Thousands of Pounds a Year

June 10, 2026
Person Centred Software Acquires Camascope, Bringing Together Best-In-Class Medication Management and Digital Care Solutions Across UK Social Care
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Person Centred Software Acquires Camascope, Bringing Together Best-In-Class Medication Management and Digital Care Solutions Across UK Social Care

June 10, 2026
Setting the Standard: Care Home Compliance Made Simple
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Setting the Standard: Care Home Compliance Made Simple

June 9, 2026
QCS Acquires CareBrain to Accelerate Care Sector Transformation
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QCS Acquires CareBrain to Accelerate Care Sector Transformation

May 20, 2026

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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors

June 29, 2026

Care home design is about more than how a space looks. Interiors need to feel familiar for residents, reassuring for families and practical for the staff using them every day.

Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes
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Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes

June 17, 2026
Mental Health Toolkit for Care Services
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Mental Health Toolkit for Care Services

June 15, 2026
Transparency, Trust and Supporting the Care Workforce
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Transparency, Trust and Supporting the Care Workforce

May 18, 2026
From Crisis To Quality: 8 Top Tips For Transforming Adult Social Care Services From Within
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From Crisis To Quality: 8 Top Tips For Transforming Adult Social Care Services From Within

May 13, 2026

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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors

June 29, 2026

Care home design is about more than how a space looks. Interiors need to feel familiar for residents, reassuring for families and practical for the staff using them every day.

Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes
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Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes

June 17, 2026
Grahame Gardner: Supporting Professionalism, Comfort and Confidence in Care
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Grahame Gardner: Supporting Professionalism, Comfort and Confidence in Care

June 11, 2026
Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be
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Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be

June 11, 2026
Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection
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Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection

June 11, 2026
The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors
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The Role of Colour and Finish in Creating Calmer Care Home Interiors

Why Enjoyable Nutrition Could Play a Bigger Role in Tackling Malnutrition in Care Homes
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Grahame Gardner: Supporting Professionalism, Comfort and Confidence in Care
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Care Is Hard Enough. Activities Shouldn’t Be
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Maintenance Free Makes for Cost Effective Wall and Door Protection
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Setting the Standard: Care Home Compliance Made Simple
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