Oaklands House Gives Back To Reydon Community
In a heartwarming collaboration to celebrate National Village Halls Week, Oaklands House (a home within the Healthcare Homes group), Reydon Village Hall, and The Pantry…
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Long Life Attributed To Not Having A Mobile Phone
Marjorie Hodnett, known as Aunty Marj, will celebrate her 110th birthday on Monday 1st April, attributing her long life to not having a mobile phone….
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Care Home Residents Donate Cosy Cat Blankets And Present £1,000 To Animal Charity
Care home residents donated homemade blankets and helped to hand over £1,000 to an animal charity in Wareham. Residents from Maiden Castle House care home…
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Data and Privacy Considerations of Installing CCTV in Care Homes
As campaigners increase pressure on care homes to install CCTV cameras following reported isolated incidents of abusive behaviour from staff, Heather McKay, Senior Associate at…
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Dovehaven Care Homes Acquires Avonleigh Gardens Care Home
Dovehaven Care Home Group has announced the successful acquisition of Avonleigh Gardens care home from Methodist Housing Association (MHA). This move marks a significant expansion…
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Army Veteran Left Injured After Iraq Mortar Attack “Flies” During Indoor Skydive
An Army veteran says he “felt he was flying” after taking on an indoor skydive, 17 years after a mortar blast left him with severe…
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All Fired Up – Banbury Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Burning Wish
A Banbury care home resident was delighted when his wish to relive his past career was made a reality. When the team at Care UK’s…
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Council Leader Urged to Resign After “Muting Critic” in Care Home Fees Row
A council leader has been urged to resign after being accused of acting like a “tinpot dictator” in silencing a member who objected to setting…
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Elaine Celebrates Remarkable 45-Year Work Anniversary with Exotic Theme Party
Frank Foster House care home in Theydon Bois, proudly celebrated Elaine’s extraordinary 45th work anniversary on Friday 15th March 2024. Elaine started her career with…
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Owl Makes ‘Flying Visit’ To For Animal Therapy Session
A barn owl, called Bonzo, has flown into Hargrave House in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, to bring some joy to its residents. Visiting from family-run farm,…
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Baby Lamb Leaps Into The Hearts Of Care Home Residents
Aberdeen’s Cranford Care Home hosted an adorable visitor, a 12-week-old lamb named Jimmy, who instantly leapt into the hearts of the residents. Jimmy’s visit helped…
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Moors Manor Sring Fete Brings The Local Community Together
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Moors Manor to enjoy a Spring Fete that was held in the home’s grounds on…
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Care Home Residents Celebrate World Poetry Day
Rhyming couplets were the order of the day at Austen House care home in Lower Earley, Reading where residents were keen to get involved in…
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Care Home’s Rainbow Celebration Rounds Off Year Of Help For Children’s Charity
A rainbow-themed party was the perfect way to celebrate a year of fundraising by care home residents and staff in aid of a Dorset children’s…
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Shropshire Care Home Offers Free Workshop On Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia
Families and loved ones of those living with dementia will have the chance to get expert advice as part of a series of workshops being…
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