Dementia UK Launches British Sign Language Support Service
Specialist dementia nursing charity, Dementia UK, has announced a new service to support people from the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community who are living…
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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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Community Mental Health Care is Struggling to Meet People’s Needs, CQC Survey Shows
While experiences of mental health care are improving, many are still facing significant barriers to appropriate care, the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) community mental health…
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Stow Healthcare Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Magnolia Park Care Home in Ramsey
Stow Healthcare, recently listed in the Top 20 Care Home Awards for Mid-Size Groups 2026, has announced the acquisition of Magnolia Park Care Home, further…
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Nearly Six In Ten Hospices Have Made Or Are Considering Frontline Cuts
Nearly six in ten English hospices have made or are considering cuts to frontline services, according to new data from Hospice UK, as financial pressures…
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Elizabeth Finn Homes Appoints Head of Lifestyle
Carolann joins Elizabeth Finn Homes with over 30 years of experience in the care sector, starting her career as an activity organiser before moving on…
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Adopt A Grandparent Shortlisted for UK Dementia Award
Adopt A Grandparent has been shortlisted for the Intergenerational Award at the UK Dementia Awards 2026, recognising its work in bringing meaningful, one-to-one connection into…
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Care UK Colleagues Celebrated At Special Awards Evening
The provider’s annual internal awards ceremony – Care UK Stars – saw more than 360 colleagues from across 18 regions come together as 23 awards…
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Birthday Joy Cheers Betty, 106, and Daphne, 100, at Winchester Care Home
A Winchester care home staged landmark celebrations for two of its seven centenarians including one of the oldest people in the South. Betty Perry, 106,…
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Welsh Hospices to Receive £4.3m Funding Boost
Hospices across Wales will receive further funding support as landmark national commissioning guidance is agreed. The £4.3m support package from the Welsh Government will provide…
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Delays Leave Vulnerable People Without Safeguards, Wales DoLS Report Warns
Persistent delays in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system are leaving some of Wales’ most vulnerable individuals without legal protection, according to a new…
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NICE Set to Review Evidence on Two Pioneering Alzheimer’s Drugs
The UK’s medicines cost watchdog is to take a fresh look at two high-profile Alzheimer’s treatments after successful appeals from their manufacturers. National Institute for…
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Care South’s Community Fund Donates £1,000 to The Memory Box Foundation
Residential and care at home provider and registered charity, Care South, has donated £1,000 to The Memory Box Foundation. The Memory Box Foundation runs a…
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Streeting Sets Out NHS Recovery Progress and Social Care Commitments in UEL Speech
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…
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Birthday Wish Comes True as Paul, 103, Revisits Historic Yacht Club
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….
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