Memories Of Highland Dances Lead To Emotional Reunion
A routine coffee morning at Eilean Dubh Care Home sparked memories of local dances from the 1950s and led to an unexpected and emotional reunion…
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Back Of The Net! Bristol Care Home Makes Football Fan’s Dream Come True
A resident at a care home in Bristol has had his long-held wish fulfilled with a pitch-perfect outing to watch his favourite football team play….
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Poole Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Wish To See Her Father’s Artwork On Display
A Poole care home resident’s wish came true when she saw her father’s artwork on display at a Bournemouth museum. Myrna, who lives in Marjorie…
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HC-One Residents Attend Special Filming of The Yorkshire Vet at Cannon Hall Farm
Residents and team members from HC-One’s Lydgate Lodge, Ashworth Grange and Greenacres care homes in West Yorkshire, enjoyed a magical evening, after being invited to…
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Saltburn’s Knitting Nannas Make Toys For Rescued Monkeys In South Africa
MONKEYS at a sanctuary in South Africa received handmade gifts in time for Christmas thanks to the latest initiative by a North Yorkshire care home…
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A Snowy Day of Smiles and Laughter
Hilton Park was transformed overnight by a beautiful blanket of snow, creating a magical winter scene for residents to enjoy. Making the most of the…
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Plenty to Celebrate at Penarth Home as Resident Marks 106th Birthday
There were plenty of celebrations at a Penarth home following the 106th birthday of resident. Florence Batts lives at MHA Morel Court and celebrated her…
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Thousands of Hospital Bed Days Lost in Yorkshire Due to Lack of Social Care Capacity
Thousands of hospital bed days are being lost each year across Yorkshire because patients who are medically fit to leave hospital cannot be discharged due…
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Middle-Aged Men Lag Behind Younger Generations in Dementia Care Readiness
New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prospect of looking after someone…
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Plymouth Care Home Residents Celebrate With Song And Dance
Residents at a care home in St Budeaux, Plymouth, are now fully into the swing of this year’s festive celebrations and making the most of…
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Immigration Rule Changes Set to Reduce Care Sector Workforce by Tens of Thousands
A comprehensive impact assessment on immigration rule changes, belatedly published in December 2025, has revealed the scale of workforce reductions facing the health and social…
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Frailty + Depression Likely Boost Dementia Risk in Older People Research Reveals
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these 2 factors alone contributing around 17%…
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UK is Unprepared for an Ageing Society, Facing Increasing Costs and a Shrinking Tax Base
Successive governments have failed to focus on the issues raised by an ageing society. Raising the State Pension Age, which governments of all hues have…
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Daventry MP Stuart Andrew Visits Pytchley Court Care Home to Meet Residents and Staff
HC-One’s Pytchley Court Care Home in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, welcomed Stuart Andrew, MP for Daventry and Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on…
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Charity Calls for Commissioner for Older People as Life Expectancy Stagnates
The Centre for Ageing Better is calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are considered…
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