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apetito to hold free dining experience webinar
Care home meals provider apetito is to host a free dining experience webinar next week on understanding the importance of dining experience on resident wellbeing.
SCIE unveils momentum shift plan for social care
A report by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has recommended a three-point plan for the reform of post-pandemic adult social care.
Pension model ‘best fix for social care’ – thinktank
A pension-style funding model would be the most cost-effective solution for reforming adult social care, according to a report by the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS).
Scotland takes first steps towards National Care Service
The Scottish government has unveiled a roadmap towards the creation of a National Care Service in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo postponed until March
Roar B2B, the organisers of Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo have postponed the event until early next year.
Vida Healthcare pushes button on family friendly app
Dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare has launched a new app that aims to keep its residents connected with loved ones amid Covid-19 and beyond.
Care England: Covid-19 shows need for integrated care system
Care England has told Parliament that health and social care need to be integrated as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Sanders Senior Living home in Leicester makes award shortlist
Sanders Senior Living’s Graysford Hall residential and dementia care home in Stoneygate, Leicester, has been shortlisted for the Knight Frank 2021 Luxury Care Home of the Year award.
Lancashire Council to consider Garstang care plans
Lancashire County Councillors will be asked on 3 September to give the go-ahead for new care home and extra care scheme in Garstang.
Plans lodged for major Lichfield retirement village
Midlands developer JT Leavesley has lodged plans to build a mixed-use retirement village in the outskirts of Lichfield in Staffordshire.
Elder launches recruitment drive for 1,500 live-in carers
London live-in care outfit Elder is creating 1,500 new jobs for home carers to help deal with surging demand.
NCF urges government U-turn on Covid testing for CQC inspectors
The National Care Forum (NCF) has called on the government to reverse plans to allow Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors into care homes without testing for Covid-19.
Hallmark to put new stamp on former Bromley home
Hallmark Care Homes has acquired the site of the former Methodist Homes (MHA) St Raphael’s site in Bromley with a view to redevelopment.
Law firm shares whistleblowing tips for care employers
Law firm Royds Withy King is highlighting the importance of employers having a robust Covid-19 whistleblowing policy following a reported rise in complaints made to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
National Association of Care Catering forum postponed until next year
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has postponed the NACC Training & Development Forum 2020 until next year.
Askham launches pioneering robotics rehab service
Cambridgeshire care provider Askham Village Community has launched a pioneering rehabilitation service incorporating cutting-edge robotics and sensor assisted technology.
Audley, Royal London form JV for Buckinghamshire retirement village
Audley Group and Royal London Pension Property Fund have formed a joint venture to deliver an £80m retirement village in Buckinghamshire.
Crown Care takes throne with York home plans approval
Newcastle provider Crown Care has been given the green light to redevelop the Moorlands care home in the outskirts of York.
Care England backs hospital discharge guidance, cash
Care England has welcomed new government guidance for the discharge of hospital patients to support the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
apetito tucks into pioneering texture modified food range
Care home meals provider apetito has introduced a pioneering range of texture modified dishes as part of its Culinary Inspirations campaign.
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