NHS Works with Tech Firms to Help Care Home Residents Connect During Crisis
Thousands of isolated residents and patients will be able to connect with their family and friends with video call devices, the Government has announced today….
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Care Homes At The Bottom Of The Pecking Order
Care England has expressed disappointment at the derisory funding arrangements proposed by the Local Government Association and ADASS and encouraged providers to get in touch…
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Appleby Care Home Launches Campaign To Combat Social Isolation
Appleby care home, North Shields, has launched a campaign to help to combat social isolation amongst residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. Following a temporary closure…
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Call For Care Homes To Join Digital ‘Adopt A Grandparent’ Scheme
A Surrey care home group, CHD Living, is calling for more care homes to get involved in a campaign which invites people to digitally ‘adopt…
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Provider Rewards Staff With Pay Rise
An award-winning North Yorkshire care provider is rewarding staff who are on the front-line in the fight against coronavirus with a Covid-19 pay bonus. Saint…
Read more...Empowering Care Homes In Uncertain Times
Care England has written to all its members encouraging them to engage with their Local Authorities regarding increased financial pressures as a result of COVID-19….
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Octogenarian Care Home Resident Due To Attend First-Ever Grand National Has The Race Brought To Him
When 83-year-old Alfred Lewis, a horse racing fanatic who had boyhood dreams of becoming a jockey, was surprised by staff at his care home that…
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Daventry Care Home Takes Creative Approach To Raise Spirits During Coronavirus Lockdown
Staff at a Northamptonshire Care Home have been putting their creative hats on to help raise residents’ spirits during the current national lockdown. Longlands care…
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Eastbourne Nursing Home Wins Public Vote In Inaugural Awards
Sovereign Lodge nursing home in Eastbourne is proudly celebrating after being named Care Home of the Year by the Eastbourne Herald. The home, which is…
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Hallmark Care Homes Awarded Third ‘Outstanding’ CQC Rating
Anisha Grange Care Home in Billericay has become the third Hallmark care home to receive an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. The health…
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Care Home Painter And Decorator Retires After 22 Years Service
Stocks Hall Nursing Home in Burscough, Lancashire, held a surprise retirement party for dedicated Painter & Decorator and lifelong serviceman to Stocks Hall Care Group for…
Read more...Government Publishes COVID-19 Guidance For Care Homes
Government has published detailed guidance for care homes who are supporting people during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guidance is intended for care homes, local health…
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Residents At Gracewell Of Camberley Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary With Surprise Virtual Party
On 31st March, Paul and Rosie Rowan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Gracewell of Camberley care home. Originally, the couple were going to go…
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Balloch Couple Celebrate 70 Years Of Marriage At Care Home Party
DEVOTED couple James and Elizabeth Kerr celebrated an incredible 70 years of marriage at a special party at their care home. The Kerrs, who live…
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The Royal British Legion Seeks New Care Home Staff In Response To COVID-19 Outbreak
The Royal British Legion has announced that it is seeking new staff members to support its six UK care homes in Taunton, Cromer, Broadstairs, Bexhill-on-Sea,…
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