Binoculars at the Ready – Are You Ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Care homes throughout the UK are being invited to take part once again in the Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every…
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Elderly
Former Fireman’s Memories Reignited During Fire Station Visit
A 79-year-old care home resident has relived his days as a firefighter thanks to a surprise visit from Aberdeen Central Community Fire Station. Billy Leatherbarrow,…
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Newton House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Resident, Gail, at Newton House Care Home had always wanted to see a Giraffe in the flesh, so staff at the home made Newton House…
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Dementia Emerges as Leading Cause of Death in the UK
Dementia remains the leading cause of death across the UK, according to a comprehensive analysis based on data from national statistics agencies. Over 75,000 deaths…
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Former RAF Veteran In Oswestry Makes Card For King Charles
A 95-year-old former RAF veteran, now living at HC-One’s Bluebell View Care Home, in Oswestry, Shropshire, has created a hand-crafted Christmas card for his majesty…
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Care Home Sends Christmas Cards to Schoolchildren and Orphans in Kenya
Elderly residents at the Edensor Care Home in Clacton have used their art and craft sessions to make Christmas cards for underprivileged orphans and schoolchildren…
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HMS Prince Of Wales Crew Make ‘Inspiring’ Visit To Broughton House Veterans
Crew members from HMS Prince of Wales swapped stories with veterans at a Greater Manchester care home during the aircraft carrier’s visit to the north…
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Close-Up Strictly-Style Fun Wows Care Home Dance Lovers
Ballroom fans at a Dorset care home have enjoyed a glittering evening of dance brought exclusively to them thanks to a partnership with Forest Holme…
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Salisbury Care Home Hosts Sea Shanty Concert For Singer Terry
A former member of a sea shanty singing group enjoyed a surprise visit when eleven of his ex-comrades turned up at his Salisbury care home…
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UK Gas Networks Partner With Carers Trust To Provide Vital And Urgent Financial Support
All four of the UK’s Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) have come together to provide over £4 million of funding to Carers Trust as the charity…
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Crawley And Horsham Veterans Visit The Chelsea Pensioners
Mick Turner, Horsham lead at The AFVBC Crawley & Horsham Armed Forces Veterans’ Breakfast Club, arranged for 14 veterans to go on a guided tour…
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Tallis House And Alexandra House Residents Enjoy Dream Tour Of Arsenal Emirates Stadium
Residents from Tallis House care home extended a warm invitation to their sister home, Alexandra House, both part of the Runwood Homes group, for an…
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Hillingdon Boxing Legend Celebrates 100th Birthday With Over 100 Cards From Around The UK
Albert “Dixie” Dean, a former boxer and resident at HC-One’s Aston House care home in Hillingdon, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 17th, 2024. Albert…
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Residents At Benfleet Care Home Enjoy MP Visit For UK Parliament Week
HC-One’s Godden Lodge Care Home, in Benfleet, Essex, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris…
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Residents At Radcliffe Care Home Enjoy MP Visit For UK Parliament Week
Rose Court Care Home in Radcliffe, Manchester, was visited on Friday, November 22, 2024, by Member of Parliament (MP) for Bury South, Christian Wakeford during…
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