While there are various positive aspects and associations related to the festive period, Christmastime can also result in loneliness becoming clearer for people to…
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Why Should I Invest in Care Management Software?
You have probably heard about the ways that technology can improve the way you run your care business. So what are the things you need to consider when choosing Care…
Best ancillary worker in the North East care industry is…
HANDYMAN Chris Sogorkski has been named the best ancillary worker in the North East care industry.
The Oaks Care Home maintenance man picked up the award at…
NACC Care Chef of the Year 2019 competition opens for entries
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has begun its annual search for the nation’s best care chef. The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2019 competition is now…
Music all in a day's work at Balhousie Care Group
It's not a bad day at work when you spend a large part of it listening to your favourite song tracks. But that's just how Balhousie Care Group employees spent a day…
Pioneering Dementia Advice Centre launched in Newcastle
In a bid to ensure effective, coordinated, community-based support for people who have been diagnosed with dementia, a pioneering dementia advice centre has opened in…
Borough Care Residents Enjoying New Meal Service
Borough Care residents have welcomed the changes to the food on offer at meal times since the service was brought back in–house earlier this year. Borough Care is…
Nantwich Retirement Village Rated 'Outstanding' For It's Domiciliary Care
Regulators gave Richmond Nantwich Retirement Village the highest possible rating, putting in the top 3% of services in England
A retirement village in…
Inexpensive Staff E-Learning for Nurses and Care Professionals
Quality patient care is the objective of every service provider. To achieve this requires considerable planning, long-term commitment and careful management within a…
Alexandra white entertainer captivating nostalgic in care - homes
Alexandra white singer and entertainer captivating nostalgic in care - homes west midlands and surrounding areas.
Alexandra preforms a huge repertoire of…
Society’s social care training benefits residents and staff alike
Anne Kasey, Home Manager and Clinical Lead for maritime charity, the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, discusses the importance of investing in training in the social…
Probably the most economical tableware on the market
Probably the most economical tableware on the market - Gompels Super Tuff Melamine
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Home Adaptation Good Practice
The latest report on delivery of home adaptation provision maintains ‘the overarching aim’ is for it to be accessible and timely.
Service providers can take a…
Tai chi sessions for North Yorkshire care home residents
TAI CHI sessions are being piloted at a North Yorkshire care home, Hazelgrove Care Home, to help residents with their mobility and stress levels.
The ancient…
Mamma Mia 2 has elderly dancing in cinema aisles
A CINEMA turned into a dance hall for elderly care home residents during a dementia friendly screening of hit musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Residents…
£6 million investment to rebuild Studley care home, Four Acres
Runwood Homes Senior Living has invested £6 million to rebuild former Warwickshire County Council owned care home, Four Acres, turning it into a modernised and…
Rugby veteran George inspires young players
Rugby veteran George Williams has been inspiring Widnes Vikings under 19s players with stories from his playing days in the 1940s.
The 85-year-old founding…
Care UK secures its fourth outstanding rating from CQC
Perry Manor care home in Worcestershire has become Care UK’s fourth home to secure an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission.
The home opened in…
Care Staff Complete Memory Walk
Borough Care staff Executive Team at Borough recently took part in an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, which took place at more people taking part Heaton Park in Manchester.…
World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2018
World Diabetes Day is a global campaign which was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation and takes place on…
It's Time To Be Bold When It Comes To Attracting Younger Talent
It is no secret that there is a recruitment crisis within the social care sector and recent statistics suggest that one million new care workers are needed by 2025 to…
What a No Deal Brexit would mean for social care
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has submitted evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s…
Compliance is in the air – and water
Did you know it’s a legal requirement to provide clean fresh air and water to your residents? Gary Nicholls, MD of Swiftclean Building Services, and co-author…
Stretchy Boots for Swollen Feet
The Markle from Cosyfeet is the ultimate comfort boot disguised as a great-looking winter casual. It comes in a 6E width as standard and incorporates an elastane…
Sheepskin-lined Bootee for Swollen Feet
The new Scandi-style Anna bootee from Cosyfeet provides supreme warmth and comfort for swollen feet. Made with a 100% pure wool upper and a genuine sheepskin lining,…
Essential Healthcare Solutions get tough on cross infection prevention with Miele
Eradicating potentially harmful bugs such as C.diff, MRSA and Norovirus is just one of the tasks …
Portsmouth care home residents dance with Golden Toes
Portsmouth care home Hartford Court welcomes dance company Golden Toes to provide seated dance classes for the residents.
The summer sessions include simple…
Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshow Cardiff
The Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to the valleys in October, when Care Roadshow Cardiff will make its return to Cardiff City Stadium.…
Deb to showcase innovative hand hygiene programme during IPS conference
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is getting ready to showcase its hand hygiene innovation at this year’s Infection Prevention Society (IPS) annual…
Clinically connected care homes could reduce NHS demand by £1bn
A large-scale project led by senior nurses to improve the health of care home residents in Calderdale, Yorkshire has reduced emergency admissions by 33 per cent with…
Infection Prevention Show 2018
Sunday 30th September - Tuesday 2nd October
Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland
The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is pleased to announce…
The Alzheimer’s Show returns to Olympia London this week!
The Alzheimer’s Show is returning for its sixth year in 2018 and will be at Olympia London on Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9. The UK’s leading event for people…