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Timeless songs, lasting bonds: Cheshire care home welcomes local nursery to dance through the ages at silent disco
A luxury Cheshire care home has welcomed a local nursery to take part in a silent disco — a unique initiative aimed to bridge the generation gap and rekindle the…
A dream come true: Willenhall care resident experiences bucket list wish with visit to Molineux Stadium
A resident and football enthusiast from a Willenhall care home has fulfilled his bucket list wish of returning to the football stadium of his favourite club — where…
West Yorkshire care home rated ‘Good’ in recent inspection
Croft House Care Home is a located in Gawthorpe, West Yorkshire, has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection.…
Andrew Samuel, Member of The Order of The British Empire, Joins CareDocs as IT Manager
CareDocs (Care Management Systems Ltd), one of the UK’s leading person centred software providers for care and nursing homes, welcomes Andrew Samuel as its new IT…
Kent care home makes resident’s dreams come true with furry friendly alpacas
A Kent care home has made one of its residents' dreams come true by welcoming friendly alpacas to the home as part of its 'Together-We-Can' initiative, which aims to…
Parklands changes perceptions with intergenerational sports day
Care home residents and school children in Alloa have taken part in a joint sports day at Meallmore Group’s Parklands home, as part of an intergenerational programme…
Musical memories: Kettering care home resident with dementia recites the verses of his career as a professional saxophonist to mark World Music Day
A former professional saxophonist and Kettering care home resident living with dementia has been reminiscing over his days fronting a band to mark World Music…
It pays to be a home care worker at award-winning London provider
A LEADING home care provider is on the hunt for more support workers and carers to meet with growing demand – and is offering pay above the London Living…
Why your care facility should consider cyber insurance
As our reliance on the digital world increases it is no real wonder that cybercrime is on the increase, and this has been clearly evident in the last few years.…
Green-Fingered Care Home Residents “Grow Their Own Way””
New Sanctuary Care initiative sees residents reap the rewards of gardening therapy
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Introducing the new pressalit matrix height and sideways adjustable washbasin
In any accessible bathroom, space is key, and with Pressalit’s new height and sideways adjustable MATRIX washbasin,…
New recruitment event launched in bid to tackle social care staffing crisis
A specialist job events specialist is staging its first ever UK show which is solely dedicated to recruitment in the social care sector.
Hosted by pioneering…
Care Show Organisers Announce New Retirement Living Show, to Take Place in Birmingham This October
CloserStill Media, are excited to announce their latest social care event launch, the Retirement Living Show, taking place on 11-12 October 2023 at the…
Mr Trax Curtain & Blind Solutions
Mr Trax Curtain & Blind Solutions aims to provide a first class service across a wide range of products and bespoke fittings thanks to its two decades…
Average CQC fine increased by 242% post-pandemic, new analysis reveals
The healthcare watchdog is prosecuting and fining care homes and registered providers more now than pre-pandemic, new analysis…
Sleep – Sorted?
What does poor sleep cost you? Your family? Your staff and care home residents?
Poor sleep makes us unhappy and affects our mental and physical health.
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6 ways Workforce Management Software helps care providers.
Care providers face a delicate balance as they juggle the provision of exceptional care while ensuring operational efficiency and attracting and retaining…
Empowering Positive Action in the Care Sector at Care Roadshows 2023
Care Roadshows 2023 are a series of free regional events spread across the UK, welcoming professionals from across the care industry – particularly those working with…
‘Adopt a Grandparent’ strengthened in mission to combat loneliness amongst UK elderly with appointment of Irwin Mitchell as official legal sponsor
‘Adopt a Grandparent’ is being supported in its mission to tackle loneliness in UK care homes and beyond following the appointment of leading law firm Irwin Mitchell…
Elderly ravers enjoy care home beach party
A BEACH party at a Saltburn care home saw elderly residents painting their faces in UV colours and busting a move to thumping dance music – in a nod to Redcar’s…
Apprenticeship Programme Bridges Gap Between Care and Nursing Sanctuary Care’s Fast Track Route to Nursing Aims to Futureproof Care Sector
A Nursing Associates Programme launched by not-for-profit care provider, …
Influential homecare CEO spells out the scale of crisis in the sector
Increased demand, a recruitment crisis, poor pay and repeated failures to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of society are some of the major issues…
Brew Monday: Kent care home avoids January blues by putting the kettle on
A care home in Kent shook off the January blues by celebrating ‘Brew Monday’ with its residents, setting up a fun and tasty tea sampling to get people talking.
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Using a nutritional career background to revolutionise nutrition and hydration in the social care sector
It’s an overused term that nutrition and hydration are critical to an individual’s health and development. As human beings, it’s the bedrock to ensure our…
Turing, Cambridge and US longevity experts named judges of ground-breaking dementia tech prize
- Challenge Works announces nine expert judges of the Longitude Prize on Dementia.
- The line-up features prestigious…
What You Need To Know When Buying Furniture For A Care Home Or Nursing Home
Are you looking for new furniture for your nursing home or care home? Selecting the right furniture for these contexts involves more factors than many people realise…
A Royal Remembrance: Her Majesty’s pallbearer returns to hometown to speak with wartime veterans at a Surrey care home
A Surrey care home welcomed one of Her Majesty’s pallbearers to hear and reflect on the wartime memories of its veteran residents and share his experiences from one…