Sunderland Day Out for Newcastle Care Home Residents
Residents from Newcastle care homes Kenton Hall and Kenton Manor enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, thanks to the…
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Social Care
Cost of Living a ‘Second Health Emergency’ After COVID – Councils and Public Health Directors
Local health chiefs are warning that the increase in costs of essential food items and energy has created a ‘second health emergency’ after the COVID-19…
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New Recipe to Support People with Dementia in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire care provider HICA Group has cooked up a new way to help support people suffering from dementia. The not-for-profit care home group is always…
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Government Set to Cut £500m from Social Care Workforce and Reform Budgets
The Government is set to cut its planned spending on for adult social care workforce, reform and integration by at least £550m, according to reports. According to…
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St Patrick’s Day Gets the Green Light at Local Care Home
Residents and staff at Reigate Beaumont in Reigate celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and…
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Somerset Mental Health Support Service Collaborates with Peer Support Group
A mental health support service based in Somerset has collaborated with a peer support group in Chard to offer wellbeing workshops and life skills courses…
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Care Boss Urges Social Care to be Prioritised in Government’s Agenda in Meeting with Minister
The owner of Home Instead Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich has called for the government to prioritise recruitment in social care, when he met with the…
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Government Targets “Over 50’s” Back to Work
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt spring budget is targeting “a wealth of talent” aimed at encouraging over 50s who have retired back to work. Dubbed “Returnerships” the…
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Sector’s Disappointment at Chancellors Spring Budget
CARE providers, and industry bodies have reacted with dismay to the Chancellor’s spring budget yesterday (March 15). The Independent Care Group (ICG) says there was…
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Unite Demands Withdrawal of Scotland’s National Care Service Bill
Unite the union took its fight to get the National Care Service (NCS) Bill withdrawn to the Scottish Parliament. An open session meeting held with…
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Outstanding Social Care Manager Receives MBE
A NATIONAL CARE GROUP registered manager has received her MBE from HRH Princess Anne, as part of The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 for her…
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Care Group Launches Dementia Awareness Campaign Ahead of Mother’s Day
A Surrey care group has launched a dementia awareness campaign ahead of Mother’s Day, as it looks to shine a light on the condition –…
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Africa Comes to Salford Care Home
Africa was brought to a care home in Salford when a community group showcased their traditions, festivals, and culture for elderly residents and staff. Members…
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Healthy Outlook for UK Care Markets in 2023 says Report
Investors capitalise on the persistent demand for quality healthcare property underpinned by the fundamentals of the elderly care market, according to the latest UK Healthcare…
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‘Adopt a Grandparent’ Secures Co-operative Support for Fundraising Push
‘Adopt a Grandparent’ has been nominated to benefit from Co-op’s Local Community Fund – being named as one of its charities of the year and…
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