Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has outlined progress on NHS recovery, alongside renewed commitments to social care reform and workforce support, in a…
Read more...With World Piano Day approaching on 29th March, an 83-year-old resident at a Suffolk care home is proving that a love of music can last…
Read more...A former sailor has celebrated his 103rd birthday at the historic south coast yacht club he was a member of for more than 60 years….
Read more...A North Yorkshire MP has visited a recently opened care home in Old Malton, to praise the quality of its facilities and the dedication of…
Read more...Charity Dementia Adventure has announced the return of its Green Letter Days programme for 2026 – a growing series of free, dementia-inclusive days out designed…
Read more...The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published four draft sector-specific assessment frameworks as part of its most significant regulatory reform in recent years, replacing the…
Read more...A major new local authority public health improvement and support offer is to be led by the Local Government Association (LGA) over the next three…
Read more...STAFF from a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home spent a night sleeping outdoors to raise money and awareness for homeless armed forces veterans. The team from Hazelgrove…
Read more...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…
Read more...Residents at The Oaks care home in Newtown, Powys enjoyed a truly memorable day when Welsh entertainer, singer-songwriter and comedian Max Boyce dropped in for…
Read more...The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has launched best practice guidance to help adult social care providers deliver fair, transparent and accountable complaints…
Read more...Cue the music, raise the curtain and get ready for a show bursting with heart – because Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) is back for 2026,…
Read more...Care homes welcome family and friends every day. Sometimes, they even receive visits from therapy dogs to support the residents’ mental health and wellbeing. However,…
Read more...Poor waste management practices are costing care homes thousands of pounds every year -and the problem is more widespread than many operators realise. Analysis by leading…
Read more...Lime Court Care Home recently welcomed Burma Star Association Representative, Joseph Smith, to celebrate the life and achievements of 103-year-old veteran, Maurice. Maurice was born…
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