Belong Wigan Goes on Safari
Dementia specialist Belong has ventured on a ‘mini safari’ at its Wigan village, playing host for a special meet-and-greet afternoon for its customers to engage…
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Social Care
St Leonards Care Home Presents Cheque To Local Charity
Moors Manor care home in St Leonards recently presented Ellingham Inclusive water ski and wakeboard with a cheque for £1250 to purchase an adapted seating…
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Luminaries of Social Care Join Influential Think-Tank
The Social Care Foundation (SCF) has unveiled a new advisory council to inform a much-needed public and political debate on the UK’s care crisis. The…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Marks Construction Milestone at New Luxury Hornchurch Home
Care provider Signature Senior Lifestyle has celebrated the official ‘topping out’ of its latest purpose-built development: Signature at Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of…
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Essex Care Home Hosts a Social Club For Men in Loneliness Epidemic
Colchester-based care home, Crouched Friars, has established a men’s social club so male residents can get together for a beer and a chat. After learning…
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New Rise In Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit
Unpaid carers in employment on a low income will benefit from a welcome rise in the earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance, allowing them to earn…
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Startling Collapse In NHS Satisfaction Since Pandemic, With Just 1 In 5 Satisfied
The British public are deeply unhappy with the National Health Service – just 1 in 5 people (21%) in 2024 said they were satisfied with…
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Councils Warn of Financial Catastrophe with ‘Unmanageable’ SEND Deficits Risking Bankruptcy
Councils have warned that there is just 12 months to avert a financial catastrophe for local authorities, with £6bn in special educational needs and disabilities…
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Care Home Sale Secures Jobs and Resident Care in Lanarkshire
A well-established care home in Lanarkshire has been successfully sold, ensuring stability for residents and staff. Bankhouse Care Home, located in Lesmahagow, has been acquired…
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Funding Crisis Forces Closure of Welsh Charity Supporting 100s of Vulnerable People
A charity which has provided care for vulnerable people in Wales for 40 years has closed because of a social care funding crisis. Cymryd Rhan…
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Care Home Residents Enjoy Memorable Tour at Leicester City Football Club
Residents at Bradley Hall Care Home in Leicester were treated to an extraordinary day out as they stepped into the world of their beloved Premier…
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The Staggering Costs of CQC’ s Failed Technology Transformation
An independent review of the technology that supported the Care Quality Commission (CQC) transformation has found that the primary cause of its technology failure was…
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Supermarket Flowers To Bring Mother’s Day Cheer To Solihull Care Home
Floral gifts from a local supermarket are helping spread some Mother’s Day joy at a Solihull care home. Sainsbury’s in Mell Square, Solihull, is donating…
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Cherries Fan Cheers On His Team At Vitality Stadium For The First Time In 20 Years
A keen football fan cheered on the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium for the first time in 20 years thanks to the support of his…
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Covid’s Seismic Shock On Older People’s Involvement In Society Still Felt Five Years On
With the five year anniversary of the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown this month, the impact of the unprecedented health emergency is still being felt in…
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