RECENT NEWS

A group of top carers have been recognised for their outstanding performance and dedication at the Meallmore Staff Awards.

Chamberlain Court, Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Royal Tunbridge Wells, has scooped a prestigious design award.

Ashfields Care Home in Norwich held a special medal presentation ceremony for 95 year old resident, John Frew, during which Sargent Major Rushton of the Royal Anglian Regiment presented him with a medal for his contributions to the war and honoured him with a new title - the rank of Chevalier (Knight) of the French army, Ordre National De La Legion D’honneur (National Order of the Legion of Honor).

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the winners of the 2018 NACC Awards at a gala dinner.

Edinburgh’s newest and finest care home officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents on Monday 8 October 2018.

A decorated former soldier has used his military skills and imagination to back up his ‘outstanding’ Care Quality Commission rating by launching a ‘transformative’ initiative for people with dementia and those with learning difficulties.

Jackie Pool, director of memory care at Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare, is set to publish an innovative new book inspired by her 40 years of work tackling dementia.

Older person’s charity MHA has commissioned a special Fanfare for the Older Person to mark its 75th anniversary of provide care, support and accommodation to older people across England, Scotland and Wales.

Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised at a national and glittering 'Casino Royale' themed awards ceremony.

On Wednesday 19 September, Runwood Homes residents enjoyed a specially organised, live music and entertainment concert.

Residents from Woodlands House in Southampton are benefitting from a new scheme called ‘Living the Dream’ by taking a train journey on the famous Watercress Line.

The Royal Star & Garter Homes has launched a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its new home in High Wycombe; at least 140 new staff members will be needed to work at the £26 million care home, which will welcome its first residents in early 2019.

A recently refurbished care home in Inverness has held an official opening event to give guests a first glimpse of its new facilities and an opportunity to meet its care team.

RMBI home, Devonshire Court in Leicester, has received an overall rating of 'outstanding' following a recent inspection of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Stonewater in partnership with health game software company SovaCare UK, has piloted an innovative interactive digital ‘experience table’ aimed at helping older people, including those with dementia, improve memory recall, brain function and communication.

This year Global Handwashing Day takes place on 15 October and Kimberly-Clark Professional is embracing the event’s theme ‘Clean Hands – a recipe for health’ by supporting facilities managers with a range of tools to help them champion hand hygiene, health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Gracewell of Camberley is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for ‘Care Home of the Year’ in the National Care Awards 2018.

Simple supports that are designed to ensure sure older people with complex health problems sleep in better positions can make a huge difference to their health and quality of life, researchers have found.

Borough Care marked the International Day of Older Persons - celebrated annually on 1 October - by celebrating the rich and diverse lives of residents in its 11 homes, along with the impact they have had on society.

Staff across Audley Group took part in the Blenheim Palace 10k run on Sunday 30 September and raised an exceptional £4,527 for the British Heart Foundation.