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Call to act now to protect social care

Call to act now to protect social care

Care providers are calling on the Government to act over the ongoing social care crisis before a no-deal Brexit makes the current situation worse.
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  • / Sep 18, 2019
Answering questions on security

Answering questions on security

Stanley Security has launched a new website as part of its continued commitment to improving the security and safety of people and the environment.
  • News
  • / Sep 18, 2019
Chair specialist named top business

Chair specialist named top business

Each year the campaign to find the Small Biz 100 launches in recognition of the best small business entrepreneurs in the country as part of the Small Business Saturday campaign; this year’s list has been revealed and a Derby based mobility chair specialist is in the running.
  • News
  • / Sep 18, 2019
Florence appoints chief nurse

Florence appoints chief nurse

Florence, the recruitment marketplace connecting nursing and care home providers with qualified professionals to fill temporary shifts, has appointed Fiona Millington to the newly created position of chief nurse.
  • News
  • / Sep 18, 2019
Orchard Care shortlisted for award

Orchard Care shortlisted for award

Orchard Care Homes has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Leaders in Care Awards.
  • News
  • / Sep 18, 2019
Group celebrates three 'good' ratings

Group celebrates three 'good' ratings

Scarborough care provider Saint Cecilia’s is celebrating after achieving a hat trick of ‘good’ inspection ratings for its local homes.
  • News
  • / Sep 17, 2019
Edinburgh Fringe comes to Gracewell

Edinburgh Fringe comes to Gracewell

Six comedians brought Edinburgh Fringe to Gracewell care home in Newbury for a stand up comedy event organised by care home reviews website carehome.co.uk.
  • News
  • / Sep 13, 2019
Marking World Alzheimer’s Month

Marking World Alzheimer’s Month

Borough Care is marking World Alzheimer’s Month as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect many of its residents.
  • News
  • / Sep 12, 2019
Home to benefit as local charity

Home to benefit as local charity

Squire’s Garden Centre in Long Ditton has named The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton as its charity of the year for the second year running.
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  • / Sep 12, 2019
CHD Living shortlisted for award

CHD Living shortlisted for award

An award winning, family owned Surrey care group has reason to celebrate after being shortlisted in the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2019 in recognition of its outstanding levels of care.
  • News
  • / Sep 11, 2019
Beach party fun at Borough Care

Beach party fun at Borough Care

Determined to keep summer going for as long as possible, despite the weather, residents and staff at Borough Care’s Silverdale home in Bredbury recently enjoyed a beach party afternoon.
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  • / Sep 12, 2019
Fonthill House rated ‘outstanding’

Fonthill House rated ‘outstanding’

Fonthill House Nursing and Residential Care Home, already rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2016, has once again achieved the highest possible inspection rating following a planned follow-up visit by CQC.
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  • / Sep 11, 2019
£450,000 refurbishment revealed

£450,000 refurbishment revealed

Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Leigh on Sea, Essex has unveiled its £450,000 refurbishment to the general public with help from the Mayor, Councillor John Lamb and Miss Essex beauty pageant winner, Georgie Goodey.
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  • / Sep 10, 2019
Garden stimulates the senses

Garden stimulates the senses

Sunrise of Banstead has created a new sensory Garden to provide sensory stimulation for residents living with dementia.
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  • / Sep 10, 2019
Robotic animals boost wellbeing

Robotic animals boost wellbeing

Residents from Great Oaks care home in Bournemouth have benefited from the addition of two new robotic animals as part of the home’s pet therapy sessions - Biscuit the robotic dog and Arthur the robotic cat.
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  • / Sep 10, 2019
Vintage caravan brings back memories

Vintage caravan brings back memories

A retro-style ‘reminiscence’ caravan designed to help those with dementia has been opened by the Mayor of Winchester at Westacre Nursing Home, Sleepers Hill, Winchester.
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  • / Sep 10, 2019
Barchester previews Trinity Manor

Barchester previews Trinity Manor

Newly appointed general manager Sue Monger recently unveiled the marketing suite at Barchester Healthcare’s brand new luxury care home in Sherborne, Trinity Manor; she cut the ribbon to the completed part of the home and toasted the opening with team members who joined her on the day.
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  • / Sep 10, 2019
Young musicians share the music

Young musicians share the music

Team members and residents at Sunrise of Westbourne were delighted to receive a visit from a group of talented young musicians for a very special live performance.
  • News
  • / Sep 10, 2019
Orchard Care named awards finalist

Orchard Care named awards finalist

Orchard Care Homes has been confirmed as a finalist in this year’s LaingBuisson Awards in the Residential Care (larger organisations) category.
  • News
  • / Sep 04, 2019
Raising awareness of fire doors

Raising awareness of fire doors

Safety campaigners are emphasising the life saving role of fire doors as part of this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (23-29 September), which is run by the British Woodworking Federation.
  • News
  • / Sep 04, 2019

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