Nuneaton Care Home Unveils Moving Knitted Poppy Memorial
Residents and staff at the 60-bed care home in Nuneaton, along with their families and friends, worked together to create the poppies, pouring their time,…
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Social Care
‘Strictly’ Dance Moves Help People With Dementia
Volunteers from UK Power Networks swapped desks for dance moves, as they helped lead activities for elderly people at Stones End Day Centre in Southwark….
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Residents At Local Care Home Enjoy Visit From Friendly Pony
The Chater Lodge Care Home, in Ketton, Stamford, was full of animal mischief on Wednesday 6th November when we were delighted to welcome ‘Darwin’ the…
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Hartford Care Acquires Newly Built Care Home In Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Hartford Care has entered into a partnership with the Highwood Group to develop a state-of-the-art residential care home in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The new 70-bedroom care…
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Festive Care Home Hosts ‘Blaze Of Multicoloured Light’ For Community Friends
More than 200 community friends came together for an evening ‘festival of light’ in the garden of a New Forest care home. Staff at Colten…
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Bristol-based Charity Warns Autumn Budget Measure Could Lead to Almost £1 million in Extra Costs
Brunelcare, a Bristol-based charity caring for older people in their own homes, Care Homes, and Extra Care Housing sites, are concerned about the increase to…
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A Life of Adventure at 104… and Still Going Strong!
From climbing the iconic O2 Arena at the age of 96 to riding a camel in her late 80s, Yvonne Davies, an extraordinary 104-year-old, is…
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ADASS Publishes ‘Damning Report’ Revealing £564m Adult Social Care Overspend
A report from directors of adult social services indicates that eight out of ten councils are projected to exceed their adult social care budget for…
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Hickathrift House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Ray, a resident at Hickathrift House, had an incredible career in the Norfolk Police Force and always wanted to return to his favourite station, so…
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Pat’s Poppies Perfect for Remembrance Commemorations at Winchester Care Home
A Union Jack flag made of knitted poppies will take pride of place at a Winchester care home during its Remembrance commemorations. Creator of the…
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Essential Food Supplies Donated by Care Home as Winter Sets In
With the colder months approaching, Bagshot Gardens Care Home stepped up to support local families facing financial hardship. The care home in Bagshot donated 30kg…
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Simply The Best – Dorset Carers Scoop Coveted National Titles
Alain Fadonougbo and Mark Jeffries at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy have beaten all the competition to be crowned National Chef of the year…
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Oyster Care Homes Partners with Paragon Skills to Offer City & Guilds Accredited Qualifications for Adult Care Workers
Oyster Care Homes has announced an exciting new partnership with Paragon Skills, a leading national apprenticeship provider, to offer City & Guilds accredited Adult Care…
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Housing 21 Resident Presented With British Empire Medal for 20 Years of Charity Work in Wakefield
Celebrations are in order as Housing 21 resident, Tom Long at Box Tree Court in Boston Spa has been presented with the British Empire Medal…
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Chippenham Home Welcomes Flavour Of Diwali Into Home With Traditional Food And Creative Lamps
A Chippenham home celebrated Diwali with its staff and residents with traditional activities. MHA The Fairways celebrated Diwali at the home, largely thanks to two…
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