CQC Publishes Pilot Adult Social Care Assessment Results
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the findings of its 5 pilot assessments, assessing how local authorities meet their duties under Part 1 of…
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Over 70’s Walking More Today Than A Decade Ago
The International Longevity Centre (ILC) have today published new analysis of the National Travel Survey data, which demonstrates worrying trends away from active travel among…
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Dorset Care Home Residents ‘Moved To Get Active’ By Team Member’s Charity Run
A group of people who live with dementia in Dorset had an especially active month with inspiration from a charity run by a member of…
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Chislehurst Care Home Receives Surprise Visit From Rocky The Donkey
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince George Duke of Kent Court in Chislehurst, Kent were delighted recently when Rocky the donkey came to visit….
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Brain Health In Over-50s Deteriorated More Rapidly During The Pandemic
Research supported by the NIHR’s Biomedical Research Centre in Exeter has revealed that brain health in people over 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic….
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Steam Train Engineer At Carterton Home Goes On Trip Down Memory Lane
A former steam train engineer living at a Carterton home went on a trip down memory lane as part of his Seize the Day experience….
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Aberdeen Care Homes Embrace Spooky Spirit With Halloween Celebrations
A trio of Aberdeen Care Homes have embraced the seasonal spooky spirit with a series of Halloween activities. Renaissance Care’s Cowdray Club, Jesmond and Persley…
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Essex Resident Celebrating 103rd Birthday Says ‘Love’ Is Key To Living Long And Happy Life
A resident living at an Epping care home, who celebrated her 103rd birthday, says ‘love’ is the key to living a long and happy life….
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Celebrating 103 Remarkable Years: Joan’s Special Day at Cuffley Manor Care Home
Cuffley Manor Care Home marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, October 22nd. Joan Chester, a cherished resident of Cuffley Manor Care Home for nearly four…
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HC-One Acquires Ideal Care Homes
HC-One has announced the acquisition of Ideal Carehomes from Warwick Capital Partners and LNT Group. The acquisition includes 36 care homes in England, with a…
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Trishaw Ride Down Memory Lane At Ropner Park
A RETIRED Stockton Borough Council gardener took a trishaw ride down memory lane when he rolled into his former workplace – Ropner Park. John Hobday,…
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Record Number Of Centenarians A Reminder We Need To Better Prepare For Ageing Population
New figures show the number of centenarians living in England and Wales is at an all-time high, with 13,924 people being over 100 in 2021….
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Don’t Be Daft! 107-Year-Old Gives Advice To Younger Generations
Rosella Lamont, resident of Grandholm Care Home, who celebrated her 107th birthday at the weekend, has joined the ranks as one of the oldest women…
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Buckinghamshire Resident Celebrates 105th Birthday
A special birthday party has been thrown for one of Buckinghamshire’s oldest residents. Ena Mitchell celebrated her 105th birthday at Royal Star & Garter care…
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Charities Demand ‘Fresh Thinking’ From The Next Government To Tackle Loneliness
A group of 14 charities and foundations including the British Red Cross, Mind and Age UK are calling on the government to increase efforts to…
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