The 2025 NACC Care Chef of the Year Finalists Announced
The finalists for the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) Care Chef of the Year 2025 have been announced. Following some fiercely contested heats the…
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Government to Set Out Timetable for Carer’s Leave Review and Commits to Hold Public Consultation
Last night, as the Employment Rights Bill was debated at Report Stage in the House of Lords, Peers discussed an amendment that was supported by…
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Birmingham Based Care Home Team Completes Fundraising Walk in Support of Alzheimer’s Research UK
The staff of Birmingham based care home, Priestley Rose, recently came together for a fundraising walk in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK – raising hundreds…
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Strikes, Smiles and Bean Bags: Kenton Care Home Hosts Energetic Activity Day
There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and even a few strikes at HC-One’s Kirkwood Court Care Home in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, as residents…
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Unheard Voices Reshape Health and Care in Pioneering Arts Research Project
Clubs, schools, day centres and other community settings could help to make health and care more accessible, new research suggests. Familiar places like these could…
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Tropical Celebrations For Care Home’s Second Birthday
With Yorkshire basking in glorious sunshine and record-breaking temperatures, the team at Guiseley Manor decided to bring a slice of paradise to their doorstep with…
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From Weymouth Care Worker to Head of Operations!
Portland-based national care provider Agincare has announced the appointment of Kelly Nash as Head of Operations for its national home care service. Kelly first joined…
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York Care Home Celebrates Resident’s Inspiring Journey To Walk Again
HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in Nether Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, is thrilled to share the remarkable achievement of resident John Mortimer, who has successfully…
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Social Care Sector Has Yet to Learn the Lessons of Pandemic, says UNISON
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said that if ‘another pandemic were to happen tomorrow, the big worry is that social care would be in exactly…
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Classic American Cars Roll into Houghton-le-Spring Dementia Care Home
The show-stopping lineup included a 1952 Chevy Navy (which once served a very different purpose – transporting prisoners!), a 90s Dodge Ram 3500, a 1970…
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Financial Pressure on Councils Leading to Reduced Care Spending Survey Reveals
Local authorities across England have been forced to cut prevention spending by over 10% this year as adult social care costs spiral out of control,…
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Why Co-Production and Lived Experience Are Transforming Care
By Raf Hamaizia, Expert by Experience Lead, Cygnet Health Care (www.cygnetgroup.com), speaking during National Co-Production Week I am pleased that co-production has its own awareness…
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UKDHC Outlines 10 Key Strategies to Support NHS 10 Year Plan
The UK Digital Health and Care (UKDHC), the professional organisation representing clinical and non-clinical health informaticians, today outlined 10 key strategies to support the delivery…
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Government Unveils Employment Rights Bill To “Boost Rights For Half Of All UK Workers
The UK Government has unveiled its roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, a cornerstone of its “Make Work Pay” agenda. The reform package aims…
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Keeping Active Is The Secret To Bournemouth Care Home Resident Turning 107
The secret to reaching 107 is keeping active, according to a centenarian at a Bournemouth care home. Betty, who lives at Wickmeads care home in…
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