Two Woolly Llamas Amaze Exeter Care Home Residents
When it comes to animal therapy, dogs are by far the most popular, followed by cats. In the late 1800s, Florence Nightingale, known as the…
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NHS CHC Postcode Lottery Leaves Patients at Risk, New Data Shows
New data gathered from Winston Solicitors via a Freedom of Information request to NHS England reveals the stark differences in NHS funding for Continuing Healthcare (CHC)…
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Armed Forces Day: Veteran Friendly Framework Praised By Care Homes
Care homes have expressed their pride in being part of the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) family, ahead of Armed Forces Day, on 28 June. Over…
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Harefield Care Home Welcomes Exotic Guests From Silver Scales Animal Rescue
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Cedar House Care Home in Harefield, Middlesex, were thrilled to welcome some very special guests this week in the form…
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Pints, Plaques And Pampering Brighten Up The Day For Dorset Care Home Dads
A Dorset dementia care home dedicated a whole week to celebrating the dads among its residents. Team members at Colten Care’s Fernhill in Longham were…
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Former RAF Sergeant Living At Hathersage Home Celebrates 105th Birthday With Intimate Party
A former RAF sergeant living at a Hathersage home celebrated her 105th birthday with an intimate party. Biddy Hilton lives at MHA Moorland House and celebrated…
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Raunds Care Home Resident Celebrates 105th Birthday with Family and Friends
A resident at a care home in Raunds has marked an incredible milestone, celebrating her 105th birthday surrounded by loved ones. Margaret Tirebuck, originally from…
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Care Home Answers Community Group’s Sos
A DORSET care home has stepped in to save a community group which was at risk of closure due to a lack of volunteers. The…
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Age UK Encourages Older People To Take Charge Of Their End-Of-Life Planning
Age UK is publishing a new short, accessible Myth Busters resource for older people and their families, and for professionals too, to help people understand…
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Coalition Statement On The Palliative And End Of Life Care Commission Report
The Coalition of Frontline Care for People Nearing the End of Life welcomes the publication of the Palliative and End of life care Commission report….
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Mayor Of Felixstowe Unveils New Wellbeing Room At Local Care Home To Support Dementia Care
Anchor’s The Firs care home in Felixstowe is celebrating the opening of its new Namaste Room, a multi-sensory room to enhance the wellbeing of residents,…
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Families Angry Over £7,000 A Year Cross Border Funding Gap For Loved Ones In North Wales Care Homes
Angry families say their loved ones are being treated like “second class citizens” because of a massive cross-border funding gap. They spoke out after learning…
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Gortacharn Care Home Bridges The Age Gap With Linking Generations NI
As part of its partnership with Linking Generations NI, Gortacharn Care Home in Fermanagh, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has completed a series of…
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Boogie Wonderland – Hitchin Care Home Launches Dementia Disco
Residents and staff at Iris Court care home in Hitchin dusted off their dancing shoes for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative. Knowing…
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Llandudno Care Home Residents Celebrate Diversity With A Nepalese Culture Day
To celebrate culture and diversity within the Welsh community, residents at a local care home in Llandudno have enjoyed a Nepalese culture day, thanks to…
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