Care Home Residents’ Help is a Cut Above for ‘Wonderful’ Laura
Residents at a Winchester dementia care home gave some hands-on help as a long-haired staff member lost 34cm of her auburn locks for charity. It…
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“Sergeant Major” Care Home Stalwart Celebrates 70th Birthday After 35 Years of Devoted Service
A housekeeping manager affectionately dubbed “sergeant major” has celebrated her 70th birthday after more than three decades of service at a care organisation. Pendine Park,…
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69% of Overseas Care Workers May Leave UK Under New Visa Rules, Risking 4.2 Million Hours of Care a Week
Up to 69% of overseas care workers in the UK would leave or consider leaving if the government introduces a 15-year route to settlement, according…
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Home Secretary Must Drop Plans To Restrict Rights Of Essential Migrant Workers, Says UNISON
Frontline care workers have taken their fight against proposed immigration changes directly to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s Birmingham constituency, warning that the reforms could devastate…
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Government Refuses To Set Targets For Health Visitor Recruitment
The Government has ruled out developing a new national vaccinations strategy, despite the Committee urging Ministers to brand the current one a failure as vaccination…
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Bring Social Work Funding Support in Line with Nursing and Teaching, says LGA
More than half (52 per cent) of adult social workers experience increased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do…
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Care Home Daredevil Rachael Tackles Trio of Terrifying Challenges for Residents
A Barnsley care home daredevil will take on a terrifying trio of high-adrenaline aerial challenges in June in a bid to raise funds for residents…
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New Manager Appointed At Glasgow Care Home
Scotland’s specialist care provider Meallmore has promoted Paula Richie to the role of care home manager of Kelvinside Manor Care Home in Anniesland, Glasgow. Paula…
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Care Home Duo Go The Distance For Good Causes
Two intrepid staff from Innis Mhor care home in Tain are taking on demanding fundraising challenges to support good causes in the Highlands. Antonia Shearer,…
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Care South Chefs Run Baking Masterclass To Support Future Catering Talent In Dorset
Care South’s care home chefs led a bread baking masterclass to help with upskilling the next generation of catering trainees. Mark Wardman, Catering Operations Manager…
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NHS Bank Worker Survey 2025: Progress On Burnout, But Challenges Remain
A new survey of nearly 19,000 bank only workers in the NHS shows improving burnout measures and greater support from the bank team, although levels…
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Newcomer to Influential Support Worker: Ade’s Fast-Track Career Success
National Care Group’s Springvale Resource Centre, in Greater Manchester, is celebrating the success of one of its colleagues, who has been named ‘Support Worker of…
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LifeCare Residences Appoints Alexandra Albu as Head of Care for The Albert Suites and Battersea Place
LifeCare Residences has announced the appointment of Alexandra Albu as the new Head of Care. In this pivotal role, Alexandra will oversee the clinical excellence…
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Queen’s Nurse Appointed Manager at Aberdeenshire Care Home
Scottish care provider Meallmore has appointed Nicola Reid to the role of care home manager of Crimond House Care Home in Aberdeenshire. This role sees…
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Future Medics Take First Steps Towards Healthcare Career
Aspiring young healthcare professionals have celebrated completing six months of volunteering at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne. The hospice runs a Young Clinical Volunteer (YCV)…
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