New Report Urges Government to Make Social Care a National Priority
Care England, in partnership with PLMR, has today published a new report calling for a fundamental shift in how adult social care is understood, funded…
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Care Staff
Double Accolade for Local Care Home Grove Court
Grove Court in Woodbridge, Suffolk, has two big reasons to celebrate! It has achieved a perfect 10 on Carehome.co.uk, the highest achievable review score and…
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Angus Nurse Wins Care Home Nurse of the Year Award
Scottish care home providers, BCG, is celebrating one of its very special nurses, after she has been recognised as the very best in the country…
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Whistleblowing in Care: Speaking Up When Lives Are on the Line
By Chris Kisby, employment partner at Gateley Legal (https://gateleyplc.com/gateley-legal/) The stakes in the care sector between doing the right thing and the wrong thing can,…
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Love of the Profession Sees Oakland Care Staff Clock Up 150 Years of Loyal Service in Hastings
Staff at Oakland Care’s home in Hastings are celebrating more than 150 years of caring for the town’s residents. 17 members of the team at…
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1,001 Care Residents Reveal Britain’s Perfect Cuppa for Time for a Cuppa Week
Strong, black, properly brewed and best enjoyed first thing in the morning – that’s the verdict from 1,001 care residents across the Midlands, who have…
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We Care Group and Summit Care Group Celebrate Staff Successes at Third Annual ‘Shining Star Awards’
Care home providers, We Care and Summit Care Group, have recognised the dedication, compassion, and excellence of their team members via their third annual Shining…
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Redbond Lodge Lifestyle Coordinator Takes on Maldon Mud Race in “Crazy Frog” Fundraiser
Redbond Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, is delighted to announce an exciting and adventurous fundraising initiative led by Karen, Lifestyle Coordinator,…
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Newcastle City Budget Increasingly Being Directed to Social Care
Newly released figures indicate that a growing share of Newcastle City Council’s budget is being directed towards adult social care ahead of next week’s local…
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Linden House Celebrates ‘Great Place to Work’ Accreditation
Linden House has proudly marked its achievement of the prestigious Great Place to Work® accreditation, recognising the organisation’s strong commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusivity, and…
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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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