Scotland’s Displaced Care Worker Scheme Reopens
A displaced worker scheme has reopened to new applications in Scotland to help grow the number of care employees and will be boosted to deliver up to 45,000 extra hours of care…
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Beaconsfield Court Residents Enjoy Music, Friendship and a Ladies’ Day Out
Residents at Beaconsfield Court Care Home in Barnard Castle, County Durham, enjoyed a fun-filled day of music, laughter and friendship as they came together for a special entertainment morning followed by a ladies’ outing.
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Care Sector’s Got Talent Builds Momentum As Record Entries Pour In
Momentum is building behind Care Sector’s Got Talent 2026, with organisers announcing that entries have already surpassed the total number received for last year’s competition…
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Glastonbury Care Home Achieves Two-Star Gold Accreditation for Dementia Care
Brunelcare’s Glastonbury Care Home is celebrating a major milestone after officially achieving Two Star Gold Accreditation with the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS).
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Colleagues Complete Kiltwalk for Charity
Colleagues from Care UK’s Tor-Na-Dee in Aberdeen have raised over £2,000 for Alzheimer’s Scotland after completing an 18-mile walk, and all whilst dressed in kilts!
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Sanders Senior Living Opens Inspiring Resident Art Exhibition
Residents from across the Sanders Senior Living and Runwood Homes groups celebrated the official opening of the inspiring No Art Without Heart exhibition, returning for the third year, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at The People’s Gallery in Southend.
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Sports Day Proves a Winner with Broughton House Veterans
Residents enjoyed a morning of fun and teamwork at Broughton House Veteran Care Village’s sports day, held in partnership with the Salford City FC Foundation….
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UKHSA Report Shows 2,877 Excess Deaths Caused by May and June Heatwaves
Rapid early assessment by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates there were 2,877 heat-associated deaths during 2 notable periods of hot weather in May…
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Two Rotherham Care Homes Recognised for High Standards of Care
Two Rotherham care homes have been recognised for their commitment to high standards of care after receiving certificates from Care Inspections UK (CIUK).
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New Social Hub Opens at Cygnet Adarna House in Memory of Much-Loved Colleague
Cygnet Adarna House has officially opened a brand new Social Hub dedicated to the memory of a much-loved colleague whose vision and hard work helped bring the project to life.
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Barchester Healthcare Gets Moving For Charity
For the third year running, Barchester Healthcare staff and residents have come together to take part in an inclusive, company-wide initiative to raise funds for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
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Residents Help Shape Better Care as Exemplar Health Care Publishes Service User Engagement Impact Report
Exemplar Health Care has published its 2025–26 Service User Engagement Impact Report, which highlights how people living in its homes are working in partnership with colleagues to directly shape care provision, influence decisions, and improve everyday experiences across the organisation.
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Horse Lover’s Dream Becomes Reality at Durham County Show
A care home resident’s lifelong love of horses has led to a dream day she’ll never forget, thanks to the kindness of a local horse owner who turned a simple visit into an unforgettable experience.
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Fair Pay Agreement Key to Care Service, Says TUC
Responding to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s speech last week outlining the Government’s plans to reform adult social care in England — including an invitation to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey…
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Finalists Announced for NACC Care Chef of the Year 2026 Competition
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the 12 finalists who will be competing for this year’s NACC Care Chef of the Year crown in October.
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