Former Fitness Instructor Says Care Home Exercise Class has Inspired Him to Walk Again
A former fitness instructor, who runs movement exercise classes for fellow residents at a care home, says he is using the boost he gets from…
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Carer’s Voluntary Humanitarian Visit
A PEMBROKESHIRE residential home Deputy Manager is set to use her skills to help people with disabilities and mental health difficulties during a voluntary humanitarian…
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Barber Mounzer Bowls Over Inverclyde Residents with Free Hair Cuts
A BARBER who started a new life in Scotland after escaping war-ravaged Syria has proved he is a cut above the rest by giving out…
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BMA Welcomes Lords “Holding Government to Account” Over Health and Care Workforce
Responding to the House of Lords voting in support of an amendment1 to the Health and Care Bill that will require the Government to publish regular…
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Staff at Andover Nursing Home Extend Care to Ukraine Refugees
Staff at Millway House in Andover are showing that their care goes beyond the doors of their workplace, as they provide vital donations to the…
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Dementia-Arts Collaboration Achieves Awards Success
Where the Arts Belong, a unique arts collaboration between dementia care specialist, Belong, and Liverpool contemporary arts centre, Bluecoat, has won the Creative Arts Award…
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Care Home Residents Show their Support for People at Risk of Homelessness
Funds raised by the residents of a Dorset care home will be used to improve the mental health of people at risk of homelessness. Colten…
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Scotland Launches Health and Social Care Consultation
Older people are being asked how health and social services should change to help make Scotland the best place in the world to grow old….
Read more...Older People Avoid Social Care Services During First and Second Wave of Pandemic
New analysis, published today by The King’s Fund, finds that Covid-19 had a significant impact on older people approaching local authorities for social care support….
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Graysford Hall Residents Let their Creativity Flow During Ceramic Workshop
Residents at Graysford Hall Care Home, in Leicester, have enjoyed a brilliant ceramic workshop, led by local artist, Rachel B arnett. Rachel has a degree…
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Local Care Home Resident Ruby Celebrates 101st birthday
An Oxfordshire care home resident has just celebrated her 101st birthday with friends and family. Ruby Riches, who is a resident at Rosebank care home…
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Care Homes Spread the Love with Random Acts of Kindness
From makeovers and foot spas to gifts for children in hospital, Colten Care homes across the region have been enjoying giving and receiving Random Acts…
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Monkey Business at Witney Care Home
There was some monkey business at Newland House Care Home in Witney when the residents and team were enchanted by two special visitors on Wednesday…
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Scouts Honour: Care Home Pays Tribute to Baden Powell
Residents at a local care home have been paying their tributes to Lord Baden Powell, founder of world-wide Scout Movement. Upton Bay Care Home, of…
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Kneading the Way, Care Home Residents Celebrate Real Bread Week
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Magnolia Court care home in Golders Green had a fantastic time celebrating Real Bread Week, surely one of the best…
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