Young Achiever’s Shine! Local Care Home Duo Inspire With Diploma Success
Staff at the Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech were delighted when our two care assistant’s, Cameron Drew-Peck and Khaye Riet completed their National Diploma…
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Social Care
Care Homes Reminded About Clarity Of Contracts Following Ombudsman Investigation
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has upheld a complaint that a care provider inappropriately withheld Free Nursing Care (FNC) payments. A man complained to…
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Care Providers Back Councils’ Call Over NIC Rise
Social Care providers have thrown their weight behind council chiefs who are warning of a rationing of care due to rising costs. Today Melanie Williams,…
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Signature Senior Lifestyle Named Care Home Group of the Year at LaingBuisson Awards 2024
Care home provider Signature Living has been awarded Care Home Group of the Year at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2024. Signature Senior Lifestyle operates 10…
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Residents and Staff Shine at Talent Show
The Freedom Centre in Hull was the venue for a spectacular talent show recently organised by social care provider HICA Group, bringing together residents and…
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Extra Care Scheme Scoops Local Award and Secures National Award Nominations
Housing 21’s Extra Care scheme Handyside Court in Derby, has been recognised by Derby City Council with the prestigious Community Respect Award. The accolade celebrates…
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Social Care ‘Endangered’ By ‘Catastrophic’ National Insurance Increases, Warns ADASS President
The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support” will…
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Care Home Resident Reunites With Painting After Nearly 80 Years
A remarkable chain of events has led to a 105-year-old resident at an Otterbourne care home being reunited with a work of art she painted…
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Residents at Alloa Care Home Enjoy MP Visit for UK Parliament Week
HC-One Scotland’s The Orchard Care Home in Tullibody, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, was visited on Friday, November 22 by Member of Parliament (MP) for Alloa and Grangemouth,…
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Carrstone House Officially Opens, Welcoming First Resident
Carrstone House Care Home, a newly built, state-of-the-art care home in Downham Market, officially opened its doors last week, and yesterday it welcomed its first…
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Government Urged To Wake Up To Social Care Collapse
Campaigners are calling on the Government to wake up to dire warnings over the imminent collapse of care for older, vulnerable and disabled adults. The…
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1 In 5 Care Seekers Unsure Who Will Pay For Care As Costs Continue To Rise
New data has revealed the scale of uncertainty around elderly care funding, as costs continue to rise. The findings, released by reviews website carehome.co.uk, show…
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Urgent Call To Address Devastating Impact Of Budget On Care And Support
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) today are sharing devastating findings from a comprehensive survey of over 1,180 care and support providers, revealing the social care…
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£6,400 A Year Average Loss As Carer’s Cut Work To Support Elderly Loved Ones
Nearly a third (31%) of people aged 45-75 who are providing informal care to elderly family members said they had reduced their working hours or…
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Social Care Providers At Risk Of Collapse As Analysis Reveals Cost To Sector Of Employer National Insurance Hike
Changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions announced last month look set to cost the adult social care sector over £900m next year, more than wiping…
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