Recipients Of Care ‘Responsible’ For Saying ‘This Is What I Want’, Says Industry Expert
A leading voice in social care has said there needs to be a rebalance between providers of care and those receiving it and said people…
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MPs Meet With Dementia Charity To Discuss NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding
A group of high-profile MPs including Elliot Colburn (Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington and vice-chair of the APPG on Dementia), Mims Davies (Conservative, Minister…
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Family-Run Care Home Group Docks Ship Back In The UK After Completing Virtual Cruise Series
A family-run care home group has completed its mini virtual world cruise, having started its voyage in Mexico — which saw residents across its care…
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Oaklands House Gives Back To Reydon Community
In a heartwarming collaboration to celebrate National Village Halls Week, Oaklands House (a home within the Healthcare Homes group), Reydon Village Hall, and The Pantry…
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The Orders Of St John Care Trust Expands With Acquisition Of Elmfield Care
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) has to announced its expansion through the acquisition of Elmfield Care. Elmfield Care is the latest addition…
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Care Home Residents Donate Cosy Cat Blankets And Present £1,000 To Animal Charity
Care home residents donated homemade blankets and helped to hand over £1,000 to an animal charity in Wareham. Residents from Maiden Castle House care home…
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Data and Privacy Considerations of Installing CCTV in Care Homes
As campaigners increase pressure on care homes to install CCTV cameras following reported isolated incidents of abusive behaviour from staff, Heather McKay, Senior Associate at…
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Dovehaven Care Homes Acquires Avonleigh Gardens Care Home
Dovehaven Care Home Group has announced the successful acquisition of Avonleigh Gardens care home from Methodist Housing Association (MHA). This move marks a significant expansion…
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Army Veteran Left Injured After Iraq Mortar Attack “Flies” During Indoor Skydive
An Army veteran says he “felt he was flying” after taking on an indoor skydive, 17 years after a mortar blast left him with severe…
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Public Satisfaction With The NHS & Social Care Slumps To New Record Low
Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes…
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All Fired Up – Banbury Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Burning Wish
A Banbury care home resident was delighted when his wish to relive his past career was made a reality. When the team at Care UK’s…
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Council Leader Urged to Resign After “Muting Critic” in Care Home Fees Row
A council leader has been urged to resign after being accused of acting like a “tinpot dictator” in silencing a member who objected to setting…
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Elaine Celebrates Remarkable 45-Year Work Anniversary with Exotic Theme Party
Frank Foster House care home in Theydon Bois, proudly celebrated Elaine’s extraordinary 45th work anniversary on Friday 15th March 2024. Elaine started her career with…
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Owl Makes ‘Flying Visit’ To For Animal Therapy Session
A barn owl, called Bonzo, has flown into Hargrave House in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, to bring some joy to its residents. Visiting from family-run farm,…
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Lack Of Understanding Is Stifling Adoption Of Technology Enabled Care, Says Report
Around half of councils in the UK believe there is little or almost no understanding of technology enabled care (TEC) across the health and social…
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