Residents at Clacton Care Home Share Advice for a Fulfilling 2026
Seven residents at Diagrama Foundation’s nursing and dementia care home in Clacton-on-Sea have shared their advice for making 2026 a better and more fulfilling year….
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Social Care
Scotland’s Local Government Body Calls for Immediate £750 Million Social Care Cash Injection
COSLA, the voice of Local Government in Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to provide a £16 billion boost in revenue in the Scottish Budget,…
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Care Homes Not Losing Staff to Supermarkets, Major Study Finds
A comprehensive study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has challenged the long-held belief that care homes are losing staff to supermarkets and Amazon warehouses,…
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Plenty to Celebrate at Penarth Home as Resident Marks 106th Birthday
There were plenty of celebrations at a Penarth home following the 106th birthday of resident. Florence Batts lives at MHA Morel Court and celebrated her…
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NHS in ‘Calmer Waters but Not Out of Danger’ Yet as Winter Viruses Still Circulating
Flu cases have begun to steady but hospital cases still surpassed 3,000 in the week before Christmas, a slight fall on the week before, according…
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Care Sector Leadership Recognised in King’s New Year Honours
The care home sector has received significant recognition in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours, with awards acknowledging contributions across adult social care delivery, care…
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Menopause Hormone Therapy Does not Appear to Impact Dementia Risk
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk in post-menopausal women, in a…
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New Care Ratings System Shows Strong Performance Across Wales
Over 92% of care services in Wales have achieved high standards in the first seven months of a new ratings system being in place. Since…
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Care Leader Awarded OBE for Major Contributions to Adult Social Care and Age-Inclusive Living
Paavan Popat, CEO of TLC Group, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for his contribution to adult social care, workforce…
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Kailash Manor Celebrates Three Years of Culture Centred Care in Hatch End
The party was in full swing as Kailash Manor marked its third birthday in style with a loud and lively party attended by residents, family…
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Care Home Chef is Crowned Christmas Cake Champion
Excitement is running high at Hugh Myddelton Care House in Southgate where the talented hospitality team led by head chef Christopher Abrigo have been named…
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Runwood Homes Charity Raffle Raises £2,800 for Asthma & Lung UK and the MS Society
Runwood Homes has successfully raised £2,800 through its latest charity raffle, with proceeds to be divided equally between Asthma & Lung UK and the MS…
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Thousands of Hospital Bed Days Lost in Yorkshire Due to Lack of Social Care Capacity
Thousands of hospital bed days are being lost each year across Yorkshire because patients who are medically fit to leave hospital cannot be discharged due…
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WIN a £100 Marks & Spencer Voucher This Christmas
Are you ready to spread some Christmas cheer? The Carer is hosting a special festive competition to find the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree! HOW…
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TV’s Valerie Singleton Helps Dorset Care Home Residents ‘Wrap Up’
Former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton OBE called in to help with a special festive activity at a Dorset care home. The TV personality led…
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