Poole Care Home Resident’s Special Reunion with Hospital Colleagues
A care home resident returned to her former workplace for an ‘emotional’ reunion with her colleagues at Poole Hospital.
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Care Homes
“See What Care Is Really Like” — Campaigner’s Plea to PM
A Social care campaigner and care home owner has launched a direct video appeal and written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to meet residents and care staff in Scarborough and see first-hand the reality of the UK’s ‘broken care system’, as the PM prepares to tour the North.
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Care Resident Eleanor Celebrates Milestone 105th Birthday
At Sanctuary Care’s Lake View Residential Care Home in Telford, resident Eleanor Devey celebrated the incredible milestone of her 105th birthday.
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Astronomy Expert Brings Solar Eclipse to Life for Telford Hall Residents
Residents at Telford Hall Care Home in Lawley Village had their own astronomy expert on hand to explain the science and spectacle of the solar eclipse.
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RCN Warns Extreme Heat Leaving NHS and Care Settings “Impossible and Inhumane”
Extreme heat is turning parts of the NHS and the care sector into an “impossible and inhumane” environment for staff and patients alike, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned, as it calls for an urgent nationwide programme to heat-proof health…
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Digital Care Hub Launches its First Photo Competition for Adult Social Care
Digital Care Hub has launched its first photo competition, inviting people across adult social care to share images of digital care in action. Entries close…
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Swindon Community Build Vibrant ‘Dementia Garden’ at Willowbrook View Care Home
Willowbrook View care home in Swindon recently unveiled a vibrant new ‘dementia garden’ on its grounds created with the generous support of organisations, businesses and…
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Iris Care Group Continues Growth with Elysium Cymru Ltd Acquisition
Iris Care Group has acquired Elysium Cymru Ltd, adding two supported living services in Newport, South Wales, to its portfolio. The deal brings The Grove…
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Care Home Team Rallies Behind Colleague’s Skydive to Raise Almost £600 for Dementia Charities
A Worcestershire care home has demonstrated its commitment to supporting people living with dementia by rallying behind a member of staff who completed a 10,000ft…
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Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak
Care homes across the UK are being urged to activate their heatwave plans as the Met Office warns that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday, prompting concern for the wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents.
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Bloomin’ Marvellous! Care Home Celebrates Gardening Success
Residents and colleagues at a Black Isle care home are celebrating after winning dozens of prizes and two coveted trophies at two of the region’s leading summer shows.
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Care Home Colleagues and Residents Raise Thousands for Age Scotland
Colleagues and residents from a Scottish provider of elderly and specialist care have collectively raised over £8,000 for Age Scotland after eight months of innovative fundraising activities.
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Bowbridge Court Residents Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Newark with Tropical-Themed Coffee Morning
Residents at Bowbridge Court Care Home in Newark brought a touch of tropical sunshine to their community this week with a Hawaiian-themed coffee morning.
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WWII Soldier Celebrates 100th Birthday at Worthing Care Home
George Gaterell enjoyed a live concert at Care for Veterans – a Royal Star & Garter Home, on Friday 7 August. He also received a special 100th birthday card from Their Majesties The King and Queen.
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Kent Care Group Expands Nursing Provision to Meet Rising Local Demand and Support Residents’ Changing Needs
A family-run care group has strengthened its specialist offering after two of its Homes transitioned to nursing home status, helping residents access higher levels of clinical support without having to move to a new care setting.
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