RECENT NEWS

To celebrate the national roll out of its new excursions service and launch its partnership with the National Care Forum (NCF) to promote innovation and excellence in activity provision, Oomph! will be offering £10,000 worth of resident trips to members at next week’s NCF Annual Conference as part of a very grand prize draw.

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched a new guidance document to support its members and the care sector, 'How to provide good nutritional care and comply with CQC’s fundamental standards'.

For the 19th year running, Brunelcare has been awarded the Investors in People Standard, which recognises that the company is a great employer, offers an outstanding place to work and has a clear commitment to sustainability.

A Glasgow care home is hosting a Dementia Support Café for Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May) and is inviting members of the local community to join residents and staff.

The world’s oldest ever male British royal, Prince Philip, has announced that he will retire this autumn at the age of 96.

Infection control company, Bio-Rite is to exhibit at the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) annual conference, which will take place on 11 May at the Kia Oval, London.

A Paisley care home is aiming to hit the high notes by inviting members of the local community to join residents and staff for the inaugural ‘Braemount’s Got Talent’.

A care home resident from Glasgow has revealed her simple secrets for reaching her 101st birthday - a good breakfast and plenty of sleep.

A care home in Ayr has held its very first spa day to treat its residents to some well-deserved TLC.

Nant Ltd has entered into a partnership with the National Care Forum and is bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience on Legionella control for all NCF members to take advantage of.

Residents, family and friends from across the UK have selected their top 20 care homes (within each region) via care homes review site, carehome.co.uk.

A retirement housing development in Airdrie has held its seventh annual coffee morning raising an incredible combined total of £13,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A care home resident from Glasgow has revealed her simple top tips for reaching her milestone 100th birthday - taking everything in moderation.

Care UK has opened the doors of its first care home in Dorset - Ferndown Manor.

Housing and care experts, who put technology at the forefront of helping people with disabilities live independently, have been recognised with a major award.

Care England has produced a booklet entitled 'Game Changers in 21st Century Social Care', which includes pithy quotes on the future of social care from prominent leaders in the sector, as the precursor to its manifesto.

Christie & Co has announced the successful letting of a new-build 71-bed care home in central Cardiff to Care Concern Group.

Mince and tatties are a key component to a happy life, an Alexandria woman has said as she celebrates turning 105.

A care home provider which failed persistently to comply with national standards regarding the employment of a registered manager has been fined £4,000 by the Care Quality Commission.

A growing Berkshire care provider is taking an innovative approach to how care is provided in the community and celebrating after being accredited as a Living Wage employer.