Residents and staff at Nottingham’s specialist care group, Church Farm Care, have received their first COVID-19…
Features
Dementia charity offers free online music training for health and social care students
Playlist for Life, the UK’s leading music and dementia charity, has launched a new online training platform educating on the use of personal playlists to improve the…
Leeds United send special birthday gifts to a huge fan on his 100th birthday
A huge Leeds United fan at HC-One’s The Denby care home in Huddersfield recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a gift from the football he has loved for 90 years…
Naidex moved to 15th & 16th September 2021
Naidex have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event to the 15th and 16th of September 2021.
The event was previously scheduled to go…
Care home brings to cheer to children in hospital with a big donation of books
- Cedar Court Care Home in Cranleigh, Surrey, has donated 150 children’s books to Royal Surrey Charity, bringing smiles to children in hospital over Christmas and…
Life lessons from 100 year old teacher
A much-loved woman living in Bearsden has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Centenarian Marjorie Ada Chahin, better known as Margot, celebrated her 100th…
Charing Healthcare Chooses Duplex
Charing Healthcare are a company with family origins and currently have 10 care homes across Kent and Medway which deliver dementia residential care, nursing home…
Naidex Virtual - the virtual offshoot of Naidex
Whilst this year has changed many things, one remains the same – our commitment to support the independent living and healthcare industries.
We have been…
Care UK catering expert lifts national trophy
Care UK’s James Clear has received one of the highest accolades in care catering – the National Association of Care Caters’ special achievement award.
…
Boost Infection Control With New 100% Natural Flushable Cleansing Wipes
Using unflushable cleansing wipes in care homes and hospitals is a dangerous false economy that puts lives at risk, warns infection control specialist DDC Dolphin.…
The National Association of Care Catering supports sector with relevant virtual seminars
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is hosting a series of virtual seminars to support its members and the care catering sector as they continue to…
Marie Curie to support Care UK teams in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Leading end of life charity, Marie Curie and care home provider Care UK, are working together to provide additional support to care home teams and to help prepare for…
Planned Preventative Maintenance Reinforces Infection Control
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of sluice room machines is vital in the battle against healthcare-associated infections, warns leading equipment manufacturer…
LST Radiator Experts Create Safer Heating In The Care Sector
In spite of the tight regulations laid down by the Health and Safety Executive, concern is continuing to grow around resident safety in care homes. Some care homes…
30 Years of Cleaning & Sanitising with Steam
In hospital and care home establishments the knowledge that cleaning can be combined with a proven infection control programme is a vitally important factor to be…
How Can Care Homes Create a Pleasant Environment for Their Residents?
A care home must make sure that it is a welcoming and pleasurable place to live for both current and future residents. For example, what does the home smell like when…
Care UK announced as Health and Social Care Sponsor of The Big ‘Green’ Draw Festival 2020
The Big Draw Team is thrilled to announce that Care UK is the official health and social care sponsors of The Big Draw Festival…
Collaboration for a Better Future - Tomorrow will be a Better Day
Life after COVID-19
The challenges around our ageing demographic are growing, with additional incidents like COVID-19 putting a magnifying…
Mexican Partido day for Tividale care home residents
HC-One’s Warrens Hall care home in Tividale, West Midlands, put on a rather exciting Mexican themed day in both the Clent and Malvern Lounges. And there were smiles…
Digitally enabled
UK adults are now spending 4 hours a day online – this is the highest on record according to Ofcom’s annual…
Stay Connected at the Care Virtual Summit
On the 8th October, the Care Virtual Summit is returning to our screens and promises a line-up of speakers comprising of the most influential, passionate people in…
New report published on impact of asbestos-related cancer on healthcare professionals
Mesothelioma Asbestos Guidance Study (MAGS) and recommendations produced by Mesothelioma UK and University of Sheffield
A study into the impact of…
CPA responds to the Adult Social Care Winter Plan
The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) welcomes the government’s promise of extra funding as part of the Infection Control Fund and the announcement of the new Adult Social…
Help to those having difficulties with mental health
As we navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increasing concern about the country’s mental health. Families who have been separated for months,…
Plumbing equipment manufacturer reminds facilities managers they can automate some Legionella prevention
An outbreak of Legionnaires disease in the West Midlands has prompted a plumbing equipment manufacturer Intatec to remind facilities managers that Legionella…
Empowering our older generation to create their own future
Comment by Paula Broadbent, retirement solutions director at ENGIE. “The best way to predict the future is to create it” - Abraham Lincoln
I have…
A most unusual relationship
Even though there’s an age gap of over 73-years, pen pals Eva, 14, and Mary, 86, have the most unusual relationship and have been keeping each other company during…
Miele Professional sets a fresh market standard with the release of new Little Giants Range
Miele Professional launched its new Little Giants range on Thursday 16th July. The new range will officially…
From Customer Service to Care: Taking on New Challenges During Covid-19
Claudia Fielding worked in customer service prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The wine bar she worked at was forced to close in March 2020 due to the lockdown. Claudia…
Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare Launch Bespoke Contact Centre For New Enquiries
Care home providers, Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare, have launched a new Contact Centre to provide a personalised service for people looking for a…
Doncaster care home construction nears completion
The care home construction of a brand new, 81 bedded care home is nearing completion in Goodison Boulevard in Bessacarr, Doncaster, and is due to open in September…
Cannabis Nurses Network Conference 2020 with Focus on How Cannabis has Caused A Revolution in Healthcare
San Diego, CA – Noted medical cannabis experts and health professionals will be leading educational panels and continued education programs at this year’s Cannabis…