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Creepy crawlies take centre stage

Creepy crawlies take centre stage

A giant snail was one of the unusual guests to visit The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull last week.
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Topping out at Oakham Grange

Topping out at Oakham Grange

Dr Sarah Furness, Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, bravely climbed three storeys of scaffolding dressed in high vis and a hard hat, to celebrate a significant milestone in the creation of the new Oakham Grange nursing home.
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Safety in Care Awards 2019

Safety in Care Awards 2019

NASHiCS has announced this year’s Safety in Care award winners. The finalists were announced at the Safety in Care Awards Dinner on Wednesday 11 September.
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Care UK shortlisted for awards

Care UK shortlisted for awards

Two Care UK teams have been shortlisted for National Association of Care Catering (NACC) awards for their commitment to ensuring care home residents have dignity, choice and great food.
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Hampshire home rated 'outstanding'

Hampshire home rated 'outstanding'

Tegfield House, a Hampshire care home run by Hartford Care, has received an 'outstanding' overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Rise in criminal enforcement actions

Rise in criminal enforcement actions

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is increasingly using its civil and criminal enforcement powers rather than its regulatory power to hold care providers to account often over minor incidents, says law firm Royds Withy King.
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
Carers concerned over fire risk

Carers concerned over fire risk

Care homes are believed to be at an alarming risk of a fire, with three in five care home workers admitting to serious concerns according to new research released to launch Fire Door Safety Week (23-29 September).
  • News
  • / Sep 25, 2019
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.
  • News
  • / 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
Challenging perceptions of art

Challenging perceptions of art

On National Day of Arts in Care Homes on 24 September, arts charity Magic Me has announced a second round of artists’ residencies in care homes.
  • News
  • / Sep 24, 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.
  • News
  • / 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.
  • News
  • / 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.
  • News
  • / Sep 11, 2019

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