SCIE Launches Care Equity Evidence Hub
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has today (April 20) launched its Care Equity Evidence Hub—an online resource bringing together research, data, and practice…
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Nursing homes
Bingo Fundraiser Raises over £1k for Yeovil Dementia Care Home
A bingo evening at Yeovil’s Quicksilver Mail Pub raised £1100 in aid of the residents’ fund for people living at specialist dementia care home, Chestnut…
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Major Independent Review Casts Doubt on Benefits of Leading Alzheimer’s Drugs
A landmark analysis by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that the newest class of Alzheimer’s treatments offers benefits too small to make a real difference…
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World Art Day Embraced at Care UK
Care UK homes have brought out the arts and crafts supplies today, embracing creativity with residents on World Art Day. Creative outlets are important for…
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Family-Owned Spellman Care Shortlisted for Four National Industry Awards
Spellman Care has achieved a remarkable feat by being named a finalist in four separate categories at the inaugural Stars of Social Care Teams Awards…
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Care Homes Warn Dementia Patients in Wales Could Be Turned Away Unless Visa Rules Are Reformed
Care homes in Wales could be forced to turn away elderly people with dementia unless ministers act to “fix the visa” for overseas staff. In…
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CQC Outlines Updated Assessment Approach for Local Authorities
Following government approval, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published details of its updated approach to assessing how local authorities in England meet their duties…
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Care England Issues Caution As Council Care Spending Falls Further Below The Cost Of Delivery, Despite Increased Funding
Care England has responded to the King’s Fund’s Social Care 360 report by issuing a caution to government bodies that the social care system remains…
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Vaccine Roll-Out to Shield Care Home Residents & Older People from Serious Lung Infections
Millions of older people can now get protection against a virus which causes serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia – preventing potentially thousands of…
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Skills for Care Dedicates April to #CelebratingSocialCare for Fifth Year
Skills for Care has launched the fifth annual #CelebratingSocialCare campaign, dedicating the entire month of April 2026 to recognising and honouring the vital work carried…
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TLC Cooperscroft Care Home Hosts Birds of Prey Event for the Community
In a celebration of International Birds Day, TLC Cooperscroft Care Home welcomed Falconry UK for a special event that brought residents and the wider community…
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Unison Calls for Visa Reform and Social Care Investment
UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan hosted her first event in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday 25 March alongside migrant worker members, calling for visa…
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Ardtully Care Home in Ingatestone Recognised as One of the Top 20 Rated Care Homes in the East of England
Ardtully Care Home in Ingatestone,Essex part of Premium Care Group, has been recognised as one of the Top 20 Rated Care Homes in the East…
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Pendine Park Care Homes
Bromfield House, Wrexham
Retirement lunch for Ann Serridge
Ann Serridge with her colleagues
Care Sector “Inspiration” Ann Retires After 45 Years Training Thousands and Earning Palace Honour
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to a care sector “inspiration” who trained thousands of people before retiring after four decades. Ann Serridge, 66, from…
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Families ‘Left Without Support Warns Dementia UK at Launch of New Report into Palliative and End of Life Care
Nearly half (46%) of families say they were not told what to expect as a loved one living with dementia approached the end of their…
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