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Daviot Care Home opens Men’s Shed

Daviot Care Home, run by leading care provider Meallmore Ltd, has opened its first Men’s Shed. 

Thought to…

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Dymchurch care home residents carry out beach clean to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day

Residents from a Kent care home have carried out a beach clean to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day — as they look to help preserve the coastline for future…

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Conference to Relaunch Nottinghamshire Care Association

The care sector in Nottinghamshire is to get a shot in the arm thanks to two business leaders who are relaunching the 

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Care Roadshow South: Epsom Downs Racecourse, Tuesday 17th October 2023 Care Roadshow Wales: Cardiff City Stadium, Tuesday 14th November 2023

Care Roadshows is returning for the final two locations of 2023, undergoing a rebrand to reflect the growth of these special events. Previously known as Care Roadshow…

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Transforming Bathing Experiences: NHC Group's Height Adjustable and Fixed Height Assisted Baths

NHC Group, a trusted and experienced name in healthcare solutions with over two decades of excellence, proudly introduces the Height Adjustable and Fixed Height…

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Together We Are Stronger - ICG and YHCAA Partner with the Future of Care Leaders Conference North

The Independent Care Group ICG and The Yorkshire and The Humber Care Association Alliance YHCAA are thrilled to announce their dynamic partnership with Broadway…

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Charity working to combat elder loneliness in care gains strength in new numbers

Gaining strength in numbers, a charity dedicated to combating loneliness among elders in care has announced a host of new appointments to the organisation as it…

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Tour De HICA Challenge raises thousands for care

A leading care group headquartered in Hull, Yorkshire with homes and services across Lincolnshire and Lancashire, recently completed a large-scale cycling challenge…

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Make Your Event Exceptional with Swingin Sinatra Entertainer

They’re songs familiar to generations - Come Fly With Me, New York, New York, Fly Me To The Moon, Mr Bojangles… the list goes on and on. And Scott Free, ex-Edinburgh…

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Why high-quality hand sanitisers are essential

By Sam Greaves, MD and fourth generation owner of The Cleenol Group, a manufacturer and supplier of commercial and industrial cleaning and hygiene products…

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Now is the time to go digital

10 reasons to go digital with electronic care planning and medication (eMAR) systems

 

Time More time to care Carers never have enough time to care…

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Timeless songs, lasting bonds: Cheshire care home welcomes local nursery to dance through the ages at silent disco

A luxury Cheshire care home has welcomed a local nursery to take part in a silent disco — a unique initiative aimed to bridge the generation gap and rekindle the…

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A dream come true: Willenhall care resident experiences bucket list wish with visit to Molineux Stadium

A resident and football enthusiast from a Willenhall care home has fulfilled his bucket list wish of returning to the football stadium of his favourite club — where…

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West Yorkshire care home rated ‘Good’ in recent inspection

Croft House Care Home is a located in Gawthorpe, West Yorkshire, has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection.

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Andrew Samuel, Member of The Order of The British Empire, Joins CareDocs as IT Manager

CareDocs (Care Management Systems Ltd), one of the UK’s leading person centred software providers for care and nursing homes, welcomes Andrew Samuel as its new IT…

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Kent care home makes resident’s dreams come true with furry friendly alpacas

A Kent care home has made one of its residents' dreams come true by welcoming friendly alpacas to the home as part of its 'Together-We-Can' initiative, which aims to…

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Parklands changes perceptions with intergenerational sports day

Care home residents and school children in Alloa have taken part in a joint sports day at Meallmore Group’s Parklands home, as part of an intergenerational programme…

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Musical memories: Kettering care home resident with dementia recites the verses of his career as a professional saxophonist to mark World Music Day

A former professional saxophonist and Kettering care home resident living with dementia has been reminiscing over his days fronting a band to mark World Music…

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It pays to be a home care worker at award-winning London provider

 

A LEADING home care provider is on the hunt for more support workers and carers to meet with growing demand – and is offering pay above the London Living…

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Why your care facility should consider cyber insurance

As our reliance on the digital world increases it is no real wonder that cybercrime is on the increase, and this has been clearly evident in the last few years.…

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Green-Fingered Care Home Residents “Grow Their Own Way””

New Sanctuary Care initiative sees residents reap the rewards of gardening therapy

 

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Introducing the new pressalit matrix height and sideways adjustable washbasin

In any accessible bathroom, space is key, and with Pressalit’s new height and sideways adjustable MATRIX washbasin,…

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New recruitment event launched in bid to tackle social care staffing crisis

A specialist job events specialist is staging its first ever UK show which is solely dedicated to recruitment in the social care sector.

Hosted by pioneering…

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Care Show Organisers Announce New Retirement Living Show, to Take Place in Birmingham This October

CloserStill Media, are excited to announce their latest social care event launch, the Retirement Living Show, taking place on 11-12 October 2023 at the…

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Mr Trax Curtain & Blind Solutions

Mr Trax Curtain & Blind Solutions aims to provide a first class service across a wide range of products and bespoke fittings thanks to its two decades…

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Average CQC fine increased by 242% post-pandemic, new analysis reveals

The healthcare watchdog is prosecuting and fining care homes and registered providers more now than pre-pandemic, new analysis…

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Sleep – Sorted?

What does poor sleep cost you? Your family? Your staff and care home residents?

Poor sleep makes us unhappy and affects our mental and physical health.