NHS Waiting List Continues to Fall Despite Record Winter
New figures have revealed the number people attending A&E between November and February topped 9 million (9,110 591) this winter for the first time in…
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St Neots Care Home Resident Goes Backstage To Meet Her Favourite Band From Britain’s Got Talent
Henbrook House care home in St Neots, recently helped make a resident’s dream come true after taking Joyce (83-years-old) to see her favourite band, Collabro,…
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Friendships Bloom in Sherwood as Care Home Launches Intergenerational Playgroup
New friendships are blossoming at Sandwood care home in Sherwood, where babies, toddlers and older residents are coming together each week for a heart-warming intergenerational…
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Blood Test May Predict Dementia Risk Decades Before Symptoms Emerge
Scientists in the United States have identified a blood-based protein marker capable of indicating a woman’s likelihood of developing dementia up to 25 years before…
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Mauricare Homes Brings Staff Together for Iftar Celebration at Old Vicarage Residential Home
A care home provider has strengthened its commitment to inclusivity and staff wellbeing by hosting a communal Iftar dinner for its team during the holy…
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UK Government Announces Reduction in Share of NHS Spend for Mental Health as Prevalence Rises
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health, has delivered a statement to the House of Commons in which he confirmed that funding for mental health…
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Brownscombe Care Residences Named in the Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Brownscombe Care Residences, part of CHD Living, has once again been recognised in the Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide 2026, marking the fifth consecutive…
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Residents from Wilton Manor Enjoy Special Ice-Skating Trip
Residents from Wilton Manor Care Home, part of the Sanders Senior Living Group, recently enjoyed a day on the ice after a resident wish initiative…
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Paul Chuckle MBE Completes ‘Thank you’ Tour of the UK at Land’s End
This week, Marie Curie ambassador Paul Chuckle MBE completed his ‘Thank you’ tour of the UK to celebrate 40 years of the Great Daffodil Appeal…
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Government Pledges New Safeguarding Board and Urgent Review Following Casey Commission Call to Action
The government has moved swiftly to respond to urgent calls from Dame Louise Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, pledging sweeping…
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Devonshire Dementia Care Home Celebrates Double Honour
Staff at Devonshire Dementia Care Home & Day Centre have cause for celebration after a remarkable evening at the Royal Borough of Kingston Council offices…
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SCIE Appoints Baroness Thornton as Chair-Elect
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has appointed Baroness Glenys Thornton as Chair-Elect. Baroness Thornton brings extensive experience of leadership across social care, health,…
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Holi Celebrations Bring Colour And Culture To Sevenoaks Care Home
Bright colours and big smiles brought the Badgers Mount community together for a very special Holi festival celebration at a local care home. Residents at…
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CQC Publishes Research On Good Practice For Dementia Care
The Quality Care Commission (CQC) has published a research report on good practice in health and social care services when caring for people living with…
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Residents at Silvanna Court Kick Off New Sporting Programme with Southend Football Club Community Team
Residents at Silvanna Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, were full of excitement and energy as they welcomed members of Southend Football…
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