Homecare Funding Deficit Exposed
A new report from the Homecare Association details the findings of enquiries, made under freedom of information legislation, to 340 public organisations
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Care Homes
Bournemouth Care Home Residents and Staff ‘Wear It Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, took part in ‘Wear it Pink’ this week as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Avert Crisis by Investing in Care, Chancellor Urged
THE CHANCELLOR must avert a major crisis in the care of older and vulnerable people by investing in the sector this Wednesday, providers have said.
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Care Operator Reacts to the Social Care Reforms with a Message to Boris Johnson
A leading care home operator has reacted to the proposed social care reform with an impassioned plea to Boris Johnson.
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Hampshire Deputy Lieutenant Visits Hythe Care Home
The residents and staff at West Cliff Hall in Hythe enjoyed a visit from the Hon Mrs Mary Montagu-Scott DL, one of Hampshire’s Deputy Lieutenants who supports
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Care Residents Experience a Taste of Oktoberfest from their Armchairs
Elderly residents transformed their care home into a Bavarian Steinhaus for an Oktoberfest celebration to remember – with the help from a local brewery.
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Hamilton Care Home Residents Enjoy their First Post-Lockdown Party
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, residents at a Hamilton care home have been able to get their dancing shoes on and enjoy live entertainment at a summer garden party.
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Atherton Care Home Residents Do Like to be Beside the Seaside
Ice cream cones and candy floss were on the menu at an Atherton care home as it held a ‘Blackpool’ themed day for residents.
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Charity Shares Some Youthful Energy With Norwich Care Home Residents
Badgers Wood Care Home has welcomed youngsters from a local intergenerational friendship charity for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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Slow Booster Programme Risks Care Covid Surge
Providers urge quicker action for residents and staff
The slow delivery of Covid-19 booster vaccines to care and nursing home residents and staff risks a surge in new cases in care settings
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Hallmark Care Homes Launches Musician on Prescription Programme
Hallmark Care Homes has launched an initiative where a visit from a musician can be prescribed to support people living with dementia.
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A ‘Zoo’ per day! Residents and Staff at a Hertfordshire Care Home Enjoy Animal Magic to Help Stimulate and Engage the Senses
A Hertfordshire care home was turned into a petting zoo for the day as residents welcomed a variety of exotic and interesting creatures to promote and stimulate mental wellbeing.
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Accolade for Edinburgh Care Home
AN EDINBURGH care home has been praised for its tailored approach to providing care and high standards of service at an industry award ceremony.
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The Stark Reality of the Care Workforce-Survey Reveals Challenges of Staff Shortages
The National Care Forum (NCF) together with The Outstanding Managers Network surveyed registered managers of care services to ascertain the full extent of the challenges
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Local Specialist Support Service Roseville House Wins Best Care Home Team at The National British Care Awards
The Achieve together team at Roseville House, a residential service that supports adults with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and additional complex
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