Magpies Legends Celebrated in Mural at Newcastle Care Home
Residents and staff at Ashton Court care home in Newcastle are enjoying a striking new mural celebrating some of Newcastle United’s greatest ever figures, created…
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New ‘Brain Hearing’ Test Could Transform Early Dementia Diagnosis, Study Shows
A hearing test measuring how the brain processes sound, rather than how well the ears detect it, could help diagnose dementia, according to researchers at the UCL…
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Care South Marks Dementia Action Week with Afternoon Tea Parties and Group Support Sessions
Communities across the south of England gathered at Care South’s care homes to share experiences and raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. Karen Hodges, Group…
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Care Association Alliance Launches Reform Programme as Sector Warns 2028 Is Too Late for Social Care
The Care Association Alliance (CAA) has launched a new programme of policy papers to put the voice of frontline care providers at the centre of…
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Exercise as Vital as Medicine for Older People, MPs Say
Increasing physical activity among older people to build resilience against illness, frailty and falls will be central to keeping care home residents and the wider…
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Specialist Brain Injury Care Home Marks Action For Brain Injury Week
A specialist care home in Waltham Abbey, has been marking Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI) (May 18-24) with a community event celebrating recovery, resilience…
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Sector Leaders Unite in Call for Bold Government Action on Dementia
Leading dementia charities, clinicians, academics and Royal Colleges have joined forces to urge the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to set…
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One in Three Social Care Nurses Ready to Quit as Crisis Deepens, Warns RCN
Social care in the UK remains deep in crisis with a workforce unable to give the care vulnerable people need, says the Royal College of…
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Wain House Care Home Secures Prestigious Town Pride Award
Avante Care & Support has announced that its newest facility, Wain House Care Home, has been officially honoured with a Town Pride Award Commendation. The…
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Social Care “Defenceless” While Government Declares Victory on Migration says Care England
Reacting to yesterday’s immigration statistics, Care England warns that the figures reveal the human cost of chasing political headlines. A sector in workforce crisis, stripped…
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Local Motorbiking Community Rallies Together for Parkstone Care Home Resident’s Special Wish
Dozens of local bikers united to surprise a Parkstone care home resident at his own motorbike rally. Tony, who lives in Alexandra House in Parkstone,…
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Rotherwood Healthcare Wins ‘Best for Resident Safety’ at the Care Home Awards 2026
Rotherwood Healthcare has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best for Resident Safety’ title at the nationally recognised Care Home Awards 2026. The award celebrates excellence across…
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Skilled Worker Visa Analysis Highlights Strong Long-Term Retention in Health and Care Sector
A newly published report from the Migration Advisory Committee has revealed that overseas workers employed in health and social care are among the most likely…
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Partnership Between Hitchin Home and Local College to Encourage Collaboration Between Generations.
A Hitchin home and a local college have joined forces to encourage intergenerational collaboration. MHA Elmside and North Hertfordshire College have been working together with…
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“Great Honour For Us, Very Proud to Represent MHA And MHA Stratton House” – Colleagues from Bath Home Share Experience of Royal Garden Party
Two colleagues from a Bath home were given a once in a lifetime opportunity when they were invited to the Royal Garden Party. Julie Sheppard…
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