St George’s Court Care Home resident Michael has been inspiring fellow residents by leading weekly Bujutsu Kai classes, sharing a passion he has enjoyed for more than 30 years.
Read more...Thousands more people including those in residential care at risk from a virus which causes pneumonia and other serious lung infections will be able to get vital protection on the NHS this winter.
Read more...Geraldine McMurdie, Dementia Specialist at Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), discusses the links between dementia and falls…
Read more...One member of the amazing care team at The Cedars in Bourne has received a prestigious Long Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 25 years.
Read more...Residents, staff, and friends of Maris View care home came together to donate to Eastbourne Foodbank, who provide food, essential items, and other vital services to people in the area.
Read more...Councils in England are facing a £7 billion funding black hole within three years opening up a gap so large it is more than the current council spend on roads…
Read more...A Liphook care home is helping older film fans and their carers enjoy a ‘reel’ treat by offering free tickets to a local cinema’s dedicated programme for older people in the community.
Read more...Independent care provider Agincare has officially commenced operations at three care homes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, marking the beginning of a new partnership with the local authority from 1 July.
Read more...A specialist veteran care home in Portsmouth has completed a comprehensive cultural change programme, formally recognising its commitment to meaningful dementia care.
Read more...New research from Savills shows that the UK care home development market is entering a new phase of demand-led growth, as demographic pressures intensify and the need for new beds becomes increasingly acute.
Read more...A resident living at a Oadby home who celebrated his 105th birthday says the secret to a long life is to stay active.
Read more...The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to confirm that full proposals to fix adult social care should be published before 2028…
Read more...Loveday has agreed the transition of business operations at Esher to Hallmark Luxury Care Homes for an undisclosed sum, as part of the company’s ongoing strategic growth plan.
Read more...Skills for Care has launched a new Behaviour Change Competencies Framework for the Adult Social Care Workforce, developed with the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in partnership with people working across the sector.
Read more...As the Met Office issues heatwave alerts across parts of the UK, new data reveals a surge in people turning to pets for comfort, companionship and emotional support while spending more time indoors.
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