Residents at Stratton Court Care Home in Cirencester were treated to a rather unusual visitor recently, when Daisy, a miniature therapy pony from Dinky Ponies, trotted into the home to deliver a little happiness, and a lot of horse-power.
Read more...The government has confirmed that care homes will receive a full exemption from the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) which is set to come into force in April 2028, according to Care England.
Read more...At the start of this year’s National Meals on Wheels Week (2-6 November 2026), the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), supported by other care…
Read more...Care home residents and hospital patients could gain a legal right to nominate a relative or friend to support them in person, under an amendment to the Health Bill now before Parliament. The measure is intended to ensure no one relying on health…
Read more...Hugh Myddelton Care House in Southgate has been awarded Gold in the “Best Communal Gardens” category at the Enfield in Bloom 2026 competition. The awards celebration took place at…
Read more...Staff, residents and relatives at a Gillingham care home walked 30 miles to raise nearly £500 for two charities supporting people living with dementia. The team at Fern Brook Lodge, which provides residential…
Read more...Care England, the Society of Radiographers and a cross-party group of MPs have called on ministers to abandon plans to lengthen the route to permanent settlement for migrants, warning the changes could echo the Windrush scandal and damage an already stretched workforce.
Read more...Around 40 Dorset care home residents took to the pitch at AFC Bournemouth’s Performance Centre for a VIP football experience filled with goals, cheers and friendly competition.
Read more...Family-run care group Spellman Care has announced the winners of its October Extra Mile Awards (EMAs), marking an exceptional month of achievements across its four nursing and care homes in North and West Yorkshire. October’s awards presented a series of unique milestones that perfectly reflect the group’s family-led ethos and person-led culture.
Read more...Cambridge Health Group, a specialist healthcare provider operating in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and wholly owned by Amanat Holdings, a Dubai-listed owner of healthcare and education businesses in the GCC, has acquired 100% of Cornerstone Healthcare…
Read more...Residents and team members at Coupar Angus Care Home part of Scottish provider BCG, were full of excitement last week, 22 October, as they hosted…
Read more...Social care leaders have warned that the Chancellor’s Budget offers “little” to ease the sector’s immediate pressures, despite welcome news on unpaid carers.
Read more...A visit from Stoke-on-Trent’s Lord Mayor brought smiles and memorable moments for people supported by, and who work for, a local adult social care provider,…
Read more...Residents and staff at Parklands Care Homes have helped raise more than £3,000 for local charities following the latest in a series of fundraising initiatives.
Read more...Karuna Manor Care Home has brought residents, relatives and team members together to support London Community Kitchen through a food donation initiative held during the…
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