NHS “Ready for Double Whammy” of Winter Flu-demic and Strikes
The NHS is facing an unprecedented flu wave this winter with “no peak in sight yet” according to England’s top emergency care doctor. Latest Figures…
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High Sheriff Joins Pets as Therapy Volunteer at Lace Hill Manor Care Home
Lace Hill Manor Care Home in Buckinghamshire welcomed the county’s High Sheriff for a special visit to witness the remarkable benefits a Pets as Therapy…
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Iris Court Home host Ploughman’s & Patriots to Honour Local Veterans
Staff and Residents at Iris Court Care Home welcomed members of local veterans’ group “ The Muster Point” for a special “Ploughman’s and Patriots “afternoon,…
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Six in 10 Over-45s Underestimate Cost of Self-Funding a Care Home Place by Thousands
Most over-45s are unaware of the true cost of funding a care home place according to new research that reinforces the need for the government…
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Tackling Frailty Key To The Long-Term Health Of Our Aging Population Report Reveals
A National Audit Office report has revealed that GPs are failing to provide adequate support and follow-up care for England’s 1.5 million frail older people,…
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Boutique Care Homes Hosts Pre-Opening Sleepover For Community Leaders
Boutique Care Homes has taken a novel approach to launching its newest home, inviting key community partners and stakeholders to spend the night at Keymer…
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Community Integrated Care Celebrates National HR Excellence Award
Community Integrated Care’s Chief Corporate Services and People Officer, Teresa Exelby, has been named HR Director of the Year at the HR Excellence Awards. The…
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Bupa Care Home Residents Knit Almost 54,000 Bonding Squares For Neonatal Units
Hundreds of residents from Bupa care homes have knitted almost 54,000 premature baby bonding squares as part of a nationwide donation drive for neonatal units….
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Government Launches £820 million Job Support Package for 18-24 Year Olds
A major government funding package worth £820 million is set to create 350,000 new training and workplace opportunities for young jobseekers, with significant implications for…
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Dementia Remains UK’s Leading Cause of Death as Crisis Deepens
Dementia has retained its position as the UK’s biggest killer for another year, claiming 76,894 lives in 2024 according to new analysis from Alzheimer’s Research…
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Gamlingay Care Home Worker Sets Her sights on Olympic Boxing Dreams
19 year old Charntay Naidoo is setting her sights on representing England as a boxer at the Olympic games. By day, Charntay is a Domestic…
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Digital Revolution in Care Saves “Millions” of Admin Hours
The social care sector has achieved a remarkable digital transformation, with four in five care providers now utilising digital social care records (DSCRs) – a…
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Lucy Holl Appointed Managing Director Of Sandstone Care Group
Sandstone Care Group has appointed Lucy Holl as its new Managing Director. An experienced Executive Director with a strong track record in business development and…
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New Care Home Completed in Penicuik
A new, purpose-built care home has officially been completed at Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik, marking an important milestone for local care provision in Midlothian. Glencorse Care…
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NHS Faces Unprecedented Early Flu Surge as Hospital Pressures Mount
The NHS is grappling with an unusually severe and early flu season, with latest data revealing hospital admissions for influenza at unprecedented levels for this…
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