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Music study investigates communication in people living with dementia
Chelsea Court Place, a residential home for individuals living with dementia, is working with the University of Roehampton in a research project entitled Beyond Words…
Lincoln care home grants resident’s wish
A resident at a care home in Lincoln had her wish come true when she was surprised by a new hair salon at the home.
Yvonne Radford, who is a long-term…
Mayor serves new year tea party for Peterlee elderly
A MAYORAL afternoon tea was enjoyed by residents from a Peterlee care home.
Town Mayor Councillor Scott Meikle invited residents from Bannatyne Lodge Care…
Mabon & Ray specialise in healthcare businesses
Mabon & Ray is a business and consultancy agency specialising in healthcare businesses.
Mabon & Ray has been founded by former care home owner,…
Hughes Pro - commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment
Hughes Pro is a specialist provider of commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment as well as providing aftercare, authorised by the manufacturer, to local…
Caring for carers: practical ways to make a difference
Russell Pillar, director of care interiors at Spearhead Healthcare, advises how the right equipment and training makes a huge difference – to staff, residents…
Latest news from BBI LLC, pressure ulcer detection experts
The latest news from BBI LLC, the pioneers in biometric-sensor based medical devices…
September 2019
BBI LLC boosts its…
St Budeaux Pupils Get Creative
Residents at a care home in Plymouth say that regular visits from pupils of nearby St Budeaux Foundation School are ‘a breath of fresh air.’
The Year 4 …
How hygiene can make up for funding cuts
Steve Nurdin, marketing manager at Cannon Hygiene, explains how an effective hygiene strategy can help care homes providers achieve positive customer feedback…
How can nurses and carers progress their careers?
Michael Johnson-Ellis, one of the managing directors of Healthier Recruitment – an agency that fills vacancies for NHS, private and third sector healthcare…
Mepilex dressings use state-of-the-art technology
To promote efficient healing
Care & Nursing Essentials editor Victoria Galligan heard three different views on the new Swedish-deigned dressing Mepilex…
Christmas card appeal for Huddersfield’s elderly
Make an elderly resident’s Christmas by sending them a card, care home staff have appealed. The festive holidays can be a lonely time for those with no family and…
Giving a helping hand to the elderly during the festive season
While there are various positive aspects and associations related to the festive period, Christmastime can also result in loneliness becoming clearer for people to…
Why Should I Invest in Care Management Software?
You have probably heard about the ways that technology can improve the way you run your care business. So what are the things you need to consider when choosing Care…
Best ancillary worker in the North East care industry is…
HANDYMAN Chris Sogorkski has been named the best ancillary worker in the North East care industry.
The Oaks Care Home maintenance man picked up the award at…
NACC Care Chef of the Year 2019 competition opens for entries
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has begun its annual search for the nation’s best care chef. The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2019 competition is now…
Music all in a day's work at Balhousie Care Group
It's not a bad day at work when you spend a large part of it listening to your favourite song tracks. But that's just how Balhousie Care Group employees spent a day…
Pioneering Dementia Advice Centre launched in Newcastle
In a bid to ensure effective, coordinated, community-based support for people who have been diagnosed with dementia, a pioneering dementia advice centre has opened in…
Borough Care Residents Enjoying New Meal Service
Borough Care residents have welcomed the changes to the food on offer at meal times since the service was brought back in–house earlier this year. Borough Care is…
Nantwich Retirement Village Rated 'Outstanding' For It's Domiciliary Care
Regulators gave Richmond Nantwich Retirement Village the highest possible rating, putting in the top 3% of services in England
A retirement village in…
Inexpensive Staff E-Learning for Nurses and Care Professionals
Quality patient care is the objective of every service provider. To achieve this requires considerable planning, long-term commitment and careful management within a…
Alexandra white entertainer captivating nostalgic in care - homes
Alexandra white singer and entertainer captivating nostalgic in care - homes west midlands and surrounding areas.
Alexandra preforms a huge repertoire of…
Society’s social care training benefits residents and staff alike
Anne Kasey, Home Manager and Clinical Lead for maritime charity, the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, discusses the importance of investing in training in the social…
Probably the most economical tableware on the market
Probably the most economical tableware on the market - Gompels Super Tuff Melamine
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Melamine has been valued…
Home Adaptation Good Practice
The latest report on delivery of home adaptation provision maintains ‘the overarching aim’ is for it to be accessible and timely.
Service providers can take a…
Tai chi sessions for North Yorkshire care home residents
TAI CHI sessions are being piloted at a North Yorkshire care home, Hazelgrove Care Home, to help residents with their mobility and stress levels.
The ancient…
Mamma Mia 2 has elderly dancing in cinema aisles
A CINEMA turned into a dance hall for elderly care home residents during a dementia friendly screening of hit musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Residents…
£6 million investment to rebuild Studley care home, Four Acres
Runwood Homes Senior Living has invested £6 million to rebuild former Warwickshire County Council owned care home, Four Acres, turning it into a modernised and…
Rugby veteran George inspires young players
Rugby veteran George Williams has been inspiring Widnes Vikings under 19s players with stories from his playing days in the 1940s.
The 85-year-old founding…
Care UK secures its fourth outstanding rating from CQC
Perry Manor care home in Worcestershire has become Care UK’s fourth home to secure an outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission.
The home opened in…
Care Staff Complete Memory Walk
Borough Care staff Executive Team at Borough recently took part in an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, which took place at more people taking part Heaton Park in Manchester.…