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Sisters fundraise to thank charity

Sisters fundraise to thank charity

Two sisters have held separate fundraisers to thank The Royal Star & Garter Homes for caring for their mother.
  • News
  • / Jul 17, 2019
Hallmark home reaches milestone

Hallmark home reaches milestone

Henley Manor, Hallmark Care Homes' new 80 bed care facility in Henley on Thames has reached a major milestone in its construction.
  • News
  • / Jul 17, 2019
Home displays revered artist’s work

Home displays revered artist’s work

Ben Uri Gallery and Museum and Nightingale Hammerson have announced the first long-term loan of an important work from the Ben Uri collection to a non-museum location.
  • News
  • / Jul 17, 2019
Dementia champion appointed

Dementia champion appointed

St Mary’s Court Care Home in Bocking, near Braintree, has invested in a brand new job role to support people emotionally, physically and socially.
  • News
  • / Jul 16, 2019
Orchard Care takes on Snowdon

Orchard Care takes on Snowdon

Employees from Orchard Care Homes have gone above and beyond to raise money for a leading industry charity by climbing the highest mountain in Wales.
  • News
  • / Jul 15, 2019
Two new homes near completion

Two new homes near completion

Two of the eight new Care UK homes due to open in the next 12 months have reached important milestones in their construction calendars.
  • News
  • / Jul 15, 2019
LNT Care plans 66-bed home

LNT Care plans 66-bed home

LNT Care Developments has put forward proposals to Gedling Borough Council to build a 66-bedroom care home for those with residential and dementia care needs, as part of a wider 20-acre site at Teal Park which is being developed by Warwick-based AC Lloyd in conjunction with Henry Davidson Developments (HDD).
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Role of reminiscence highlighted

Role of reminiscence highlighted

Care homes from across the UK are being invited to take part in the #GladtoCare competition, which is designed to capture residents’ favourite memories and is being run by Person Centred Software with support from InteractiveMe and Sporting Memories.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Home hosts 'tea & tech' event

Home hosts 'tea & tech' event

Quantum Care hosted a 'tea & tech' event at Anson Court in Welwyn Garden City to teach older people in the local community how to safely use the internet, increase their digital skills and encourage greater independence.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Retirement community in County Down

Retirement community in County Down

One of Northern Ireland’s oldest charities, Belfast Central Mission, plans to develop Northern Ireland’s first continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on a six acre site it owns near Millisle in County Down.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Orchard Care give activities Oomph!

Orchard Care give activities Oomph!

Orchard Care Homes is pulling out all the stops to create fun, engaging and inclusive activities for its residents.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Survey shows community benefits

Survey shows community benefits

The largest and most in-depth poll ever conducted of UK retirement community residents and prospective residents has found that people who live in retirement communities have healthier, more active, more social, more secure and happier lives.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
New owner for Brixham homes

New owner for Brixham homes

Hill House Nursing Home and Three Corners Nursing Home, both situated on the outskirts of the popular South Devon harbour town of Brixham, have been sold to Codess Sociale.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
Technology alleviates paperwork

Technology alleviates paperwork

CHS Group, the Cambridgeshire charitable housing association and social enterprise, has introduced Nourish, an electronic care management platform, to three of its residential care homes - Alex Wood House and Langdon House in Cambridge and Vera James House in Ely.
  • News
  • / Jul 10, 2019
New Liberty Protection Safeguards

New Liberty Protection Safeguards

Care England has disseminated a paper to its members outlining the changes in Liberty Protection Safeguards encompassing the process and timings of the changes to the legal framework and practice and how the sector can prepare for the LPS.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019
Family fun at summer fete

Family fun at summer fete

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed music, food and shopping at The Royal Star & Garter Homes’ Summer Fete in Surbiton on Saturday 29 June.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019
Clean sweep for Orchard Care Homes

Clean sweep for Orchard Care Homes

Orchard Care Homes is celebrating after achieving an outstanding five star food hygiene rating across all 39 of its care homes.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019
Provider shows support for care badge

Provider shows support for care badge

Scarborough care provider Saint Cecilia’s is backing a new campaign aimed at raising the profile of those who look after older and vulnerable people.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019
Role of dog officially recognised

Role of dog officially recognised

RMBI Care Co home, Cadogan Court in Exeter, has recognised the contribution of its furriest staff member - Molly the dog - by giving her an official job title and certificate.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019
Quantum welcomes Elizabeth House

Quantum welcomes Elizabeth House

Hertfordshire care provider Quantum Care has welcomed Elizabeth House care home in Panshanger to the family with a celebration event for residents, staff and volunteers.
  • News
  • / Jul 03, 2019

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