RECENT NEWS

New role at St Monica Trust

Bristol-based charity, St Monica Trust is pleased to confirm the appointment of Kevin Hall as its new chief operating officer.

Hallmark shortlisted for national award

Hallmark Care Homes has been shortlisted in the ‘Residential Care’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards alongside nine noteworthy UK-based care providers.

Residents pay their respects

With the nation marking 100 years since the First World War ended, residents at The Oaks, Aldwick House and Buxton Lodge care homes paid their respects for the fallen.

Hand knitted poppies on display

An overwhelming response by the community of Scarborough saw MHA Priceholme care home in Northstead decorated in over 1300 hand knitted poppies in the run up to Armistice Day.

Halloween fun at Richmond Nantwich

With ages ranging from six months to 105 years old, the ‘Bring your children and grandchildren to work day’ at Richmond Nantwich was a feast of fun and laughter as the youngsters related to the residents and staff were invited to the retirement village to enjoy a day full of activities.

Residents experience virtual reality

Virtual reality technology is introducing a brand new, exciting world to residents who live at Stokeleigh care home in Bristol.

Marking the Armistice centenary

Residents from The Royal Star & Garter Homes created poppies ahead of the Armistice centenary on 11 November.

Optalis staff make awards final

Employees from social care provider, Optalis, were delighted to be named as finalists in three categories in the regional Great British Care Awards.

Quantum commemorates war centenary

Twenty six Quantum Care homes for older people took part in this year’s First World War centenary commemorations by making their own tributes for the occasion.

Cutting edge design and adaptation

The search to find the brightest and best innovations to help people with disabilities has been launched by a leading care provider.

Dementia therapy service launched

On 22 November at 2.30pm, Jackie Pool, director of memory care at Sunrise of Eastbourne care home, will be launching an exciting cognitive rehabilitation and therapy service for residents.

Work begins on Leicester home

York-based DWA Architects has just started work on a new 30-bedroom care site in Leicester, in the grounds of an existing care facility.

Resident reaches 105 years

The First World War hadn’t yet begun when Lena Arger was born and she has just celebrated her 105th birthday!

Hull home scoops garden award

Residents and staff at a Hull care home are feeling blooming marvellous after scooping a gardening award thanks to their green fingers.

Borough Care launches new website

Borough Care has created a new website that reflects the company’s ‘Life in Colour’ values.

Alpaca adventure at Southampton home

Woodlands House in Southampton excitedly welcomed two Alpacas to meet and greet the residents.

CQC proposes regulatory fees

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its consultation on the fees that it proposes to charge providers in 2019/20.

Resident celebrates reaching 102

Friends and family gathered at The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton to celebrate the 102nd birthday of Marjorie ‘Johnnie’ Steiner.

Hessle home welcomes new manager

An East Yorkshire based care home, which specialises in dementia care, has appointed a new manager who has over 25 years of care experience.

Care UK achieves fourth 'outstanding'

Perry Manor care home in Worcestershire has become the fourth Care UK home to secure an 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission.

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