Local Care Home Worker Braves The Ice Bucket Chalenge
A member of staff at Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham has taken part in the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ for Mental Health Awareness Week. After…
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Blind Veterans Raises Over £2,500 From VE Day Swimming Fundraiser
Determined blind veteran Lee raised over £1,300 for charity by completing a 2,000-metre swim. Lee completed the challenge, the equivalent of 80 lengths — in…
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Residents at The Belmont Shake Things Up for World Cocktail Day
Tuesday 13th May marked World Cocktail Day, and residents at The Belmont Care Home, part of the Sanders Senior Living Group, celebrated in style with…
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101-Year-Old Nottingham Forest Superfan Receives VIP Treatment At East Midlands Derby Match
Marjorie, better known as ‘Marj’, Graves, resident at HC-One’s Fairway View Care Home, enjoyed an unforgettable experience after receiving VIP treatment at Nottingham Forest versus…
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Elizabeth Finn Homes Celebrate Founders Day
Elizabeth Finn Homes marked their first Founder’s Day on 5th May, with special celebrations and fundraising events to honour the life and legacy of Elizabeth…
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St Peter’s Hospice Staff Raise Thousands At Great Bristol Run
A team of staff from local charity St Peter’s Hospice took on the Great Bristol Run this weekend and raised thousands for the organisation so…
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People With Mental Health Disorders Suffering Harm And Premature Death After Being Excluded From Care, Warns Rcpsych
A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that people who have a co-occurring substance use disorder and another mental health disorder (CoSUM)…
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Kenton Manor Care Home Joins Community Tree Planting Initiative
A Newcastle community has come together to plant nearly 300 trees to improve biodiversity, promote green environments and protect against flooding. More than 250 trees…
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SCIE Chief Executive, Kathryn Smith, Receives OBE at Windsor Castle
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is proud to announce that its Chief Executive, Kathryn Smith, has today, 13 May 2025, received her Officer…
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Care Home Residents To Embark On River Cruise After Managers Half Marathon
Residents of Astune Rise Care Home in Eston are set to enjoy a delightful river cruise on the Teesside Princess, thanks to the marathon fundraising…
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Assisted Dying: Kim Leadbeater Confirms Support For Marie Curie Amendment
Kim Leadbeater MP has confirmed she will support an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill which would require an assessment of…
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Bidfood Launches Industry First With The BDA Care Home Digest Menu Planner, Boasting Over 300 Recipes
Following the British Dietetic Association’s (BDA) rollout of the Care Home Digest last year, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers, has produced an industry-leading,…
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Local Care Assistant Celebrates 15 Years Of Service With Station Court Care Home
A Care Assistant at Station Court Care Home in Ashington has received a prestigious 15 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare…
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Staff Recognised at Swallowcourt Annual Conference and Awards Event
Swallowcourt hosted its annual conference and employee awards ceremony at the Penventon Hotel in Redruth, Cornwall. The ‘Heroes Awards Ceremony’ is an annual event held…
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Fire Alarm Engineer Company Prosecuted for Fire Safety Breaches
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has recently concluded their prosecution case against a fire alarm engineer company for their failure to comply with the…
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