Digital Care Hub Launches its First Photo Competition for Adult Social Care
Digital Care Hub has launched its first photo competition, inviting people across adult social care to share images of digital care in action. Entries close…
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Swindon Community Build Vibrant ‘Dementia Garden’ at Willowbrook View Care Home
Willowbrook View care home in Swindon recently unveiled a vibrant new ‘dementia garden’ on its grounds created with the generous support of organisations, businesses and…
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Iris Care Group Continues Growth with Elysium Cymru Ltd Acquisition
Iris Care Group has acquired Elysium Cymru Ltd, adding two supported living services in Newport, South Wales, to its portfolio. The deal brings The Grove…
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New Explainer Shines Spotlight on Voluntary Sector’s Vital Role in Wales’ Health and Care System
The Welsh NHS Confederation and WCVA have published a joint explainer examining the importance of the voluntary sector’s role in health and care in Wales….
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Care Home Team Rallies Behind Colleague’s Skydive to Raise Almost £600 for Dementia Charities
A Worcestershire care home has demonstrated its commitment to supporting people living with dementia by rallying behind a member of staff who completed a 10,000ft…
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Met Office Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Set to Hit Mid-30s: Care Homes Urged to Prepare for Thursday Peak
Care homes across the UK are being urged to activate their heatwave plans as the Met Office warns that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday, prompting concern for the wellbeing of older and vulnerable residents.
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New Report Explores How Technology Could Help Unlock Dementia Prevention
A new report examining the role of technology in supporting brain health has found that while public awareness of dementia prevention is rising, many people still lack the confidence and tools to act on it.
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Bloomin’ Marvellous! Care Home Celebrates Gardening Success
Residents and colleagues at a Black Isle care home are celebrating after winning dozens of prizes and two coveted trophies at two of the region’s leading summer shows.
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Care Home Colleagues and Residents Raise Thousands for Age Scotland
Colleagues and residents from a Scottish provider of elderly and specialist care have collectively raised over £8,000 for Age Scotland after eight months of innovative fundraising activities.
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The Greatest Show: Homecare’s Got Talent Crowns Its 2026 Champion
A showstopping rendition of “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman saw Macey Shaw crowned Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) 2026 champion at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham…
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Bowbridge Court Residents Bring a Taste of Hawaii to Newark with Tropical-Themed Coffee Morning
Residents at Bowbridge Court Care Home in Newark brought a touch of tropical sunshine to their community this week with a Hawaiian-themed coffee morning.
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WWII Soldier Celebrates 100th Birthday at Worthing Care Home
George Gaterell enjoyed a live concert at Care for Veterans – a Royal Star & Garter Home, on Friday 7 August. He also received a special 100th birthday card from Their Majesties The King and Queen.
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Minister Writes To Councils Urging Faster Access To Care For People With Motor Neurone Disease
The Minister for Social Care, Alison McGovern MP, has written to local authorities across England urging them to fast-track access to care and support for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)…
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Kent Care Group Expands Nursing Provision to Meet Rising Local Demand and Support Residents’ Changing Needs
A family-run care group has strengthened its specialist offering after two of its Homes transitioned to nursing home status, helping residents access higher levels of clinical support without having to move to a new care setting.
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Heanton Nursing Home Team Skydives to Raise for Dementia UK
A team of colleagues from Heanton Nursing Home have raised an incredible £4,502 for Dementia UK after taking on a charity skydive.
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