Two Rotherham Care Homes Recognised for High Standards of Care
Two Rotherham care homes have been recognised for their commitment to high standards of care after receiving certificates from Care Inspections UK (CIUK).
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Social Care
New Social Hub Opens at Cygnet Adarna House in Memory of Much-Loved Colleague
Cygnet Adarna House has officially opened a brand new Social Hub dedicated to the memory of a much-loved colleague whose vision and hard work helped bring the project to life.
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Barchester Healthcare Gets Moving For Charity
For the third year running, Barchester Healthcare staff and residents have come together to take part in an inclusive, company-wide initiative to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
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Residents Help Shape Better Care as Exemplar Health Care Publishes Service User Engagement Impact Report
Exemplar Health Care has published its 2025–26 Service User Engagement Impact Report, which highlights how people living in its homes are working in partnership with colleagues to directly shape care provision, influence decisions, and improve everyday experiences across the organisation.
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Horse Lover’s Dream Becomes Reality at Durham County Show
A care home resident’s lifelong love of horses has led to a dream day she’ll never forget, thanks to the kindness of a local horse owner who turned a simple visit into an unforgettable experience.
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Fair Pay Agreement Key to Care Service, Says TUC
Responding to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s speech last week outlining the Government’s plans to reform adult social care in England — including an invitation to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey…
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Finalists Announced for NACC Care Chef of the Year 2026 Competition
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the 12 finalists who will be competing for this year’s NACC Care Chef of the Year crown in October.
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Councillor Dr Angela Mcfarlane Celebrates Completion of Odiham Care Home
Councillor Dr Angela McFarlane has celebrated the completion of Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Odiham, Whitewater Place, in front of invited guests from the local community.
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Care South Chefs Serve Up Summer Flavours For Dorset’s Catering Talent
Dorset’s catering talent got to sharpen their skills as Care South’s chefs led a hands-on masterclass celebrating fresh, seasonal produce.
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Mayor Enjoys Visit to Supported Living Home in Saltburn
The Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, Councillor Ceri Cawley, paid a special visit to Milewood’s Strathallen home in Saltburn, where she met the people who live there and the team supporting them.
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Majority of Care Homes Score Highly in Reviews
A major new analysis of verified care home reviews paints a positive picture of the UK’s care home sector, with nearly two-thirds of homes listed on carehome.co.uk achieving an overall review score of 9.0 or above out of 10.
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Corrie Legend David Neilson Reveals Roy Cropper’s Anorak Secrets in Special Luv2meetU Q&A
Coronation Street favourite David Neilson has revealed the surprising secret behind Roy Cropper’s famous beige anorak — he has a whole collection of them in different sizes to match the character’s mood.
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New Report Reveals Growing Pressure On Social Care Workforce
More than half of care workers have considered leaving the sector in the last year, according to a new report highlighting the growing pressures facing the social care workforce.
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Ombudsman Calls on Councils and Care Homes to Improve End of Life Care
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) is urging councils and care providers to ensure consistently high standards of end of life care, warning that failures during a person’s final days can have a lasting impact on bereaved families.
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WWII Glider Pilot Honoured in Hastings
102-year-old Walter Martin shared his wartime story as part of project to preserve the memories of Britain’s remaining WWII veterans.
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