Counties Set out Social Care policy Positions in New Report
England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently…
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Charities
Barnsley Based Business Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks in Support of The Care Workers Charity
On Friday 13th July, five of the Countrywide team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for their chosen charity; The Care…
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Court of Appeal Overturns £400m Sleep-in Shift Ruling
The Court of Appeal has reversed an Employment Tribunal judgment which could have cost the care sector £400m in back pay to staff. The ruling relates…
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Nurseplus Team Complete 20-mile Trek for Charity
Enthusiastic ramblers from Nurseplus’ Eastbourne branch completed a 20-mile walk to Lewes recently, raising £500 for its chosen charity partner, Leonard Cheshire. A team of…
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Hallmark Care Homes to Host Care Sector Charity Ball
Hallmark Care Homes in association with Care England will attempt to raise £100,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care Workers Charity at a glittering…
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Unfunded Increases In The NMW Are Pushing The Learning Disability Sector To The Brink
Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has submitted evidence to a Low Pay Commission consultation on the impact of National Minimum…
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Great Wall of China Walk Marks 1-Year Charity Partnership
Nurseplus’ Managing Director has committed to the Great Wall of China Trek, marking a one-year partnership with disability charity Leonard Cheshire. Pamela Bruce is training…
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New Research By Mencap Shows Rise In Demand For Specialised Supported Housing
New research commissioned by the learning disability charity Mencap, in partnership with Housing LIN, has revealed that the Specialised Supported Housing (SHH) sector is more…
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Suffolk Man With Early Onset Alzheimer’s To Lead Team On Dementia Help Charity Cycle Challenge
A man from Suffolk, who was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s at the age of 50, is taking his passion for cycling to a new level…
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Charity Begins At Home With Chance To Win Local Man’s House And Help Fund Dementia Centre
A Northampton man who feels so passionately about improving dementia care in the town has entered his home into a ‘Win a House’ competition to…
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Care Home Sponsored Walk Raises Funds For Stroke Association
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for the Stroke Association by a charitable Peterlee care home. Staff, relatives and friends of Bannatyne Lodge Care Home…
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Stoke-On-Trent Marketing Agency Donates £10k Of Services To Hospice
Staffordshire-based creative communications agency Purple Sprout has collected an award for donating £10,000 of its services to a hospice. The agency was given a silver…
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Charity Duo Unite Against Dementia In Everest Adventure
Two Alzheimer’s Society colleagues will push themselves to the limit when they embark on one of the world’s greatest treks. Anna Ward and Hayley Woodyatt…
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National Care Charity Celebrates 30th Birthday with Sharon Allen, CEO Skills for Care
National social care charity, Community Integrated Care, celebrated its 30th anniversary last night, hosting a major event that explored the progress made by the care…
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A Dedication to Residents’ Care Inspires Runner in the World’s Coldest Race
A Care UK care home regional facilities manager, praised by colleagues for his determination in ensuring residents’ wellbeing, has shown the same dedication during a…
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