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World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2018

World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2018

World Diabetes Day is a global campaign which was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation and takes place on…

It's Time To Be Bold When It Comes To Attracting Younger Talent

It's Time To Be Bold When It Comes To Attracting Younger Talent

It is no secret that there is a recruitment crisis within the social care sector and recent statistics suggest that one million new care workers are needed by 2025 to…

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What a No Deal Brexit would mean for social care

Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has submitted evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s…

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Compliance is in the air – and water

Did you know it’s a legal requirement to provide clean fresh air and water to your residents? Gary Nicholls, MD of Swiftclean Building Services, and co-author…

Stretchy Boots for Swollen Feet

Stretchy Boots for Swollen Feet

The Markle from Cosyfeet is the ultimate comfort boot disguised as a great-looking winter casual. It comes in a 6E width as standard and incorporates an elastane…

Sheepskin-lined Bootee for Swollen Feet

Sheepskin-lined Bootee for Swollen Feet

The new Scandi-style Anna bootee from Cosyfeet provides supreme warmth and comfort for swollen feet. Made with a 100% pure wool upper and a genuine sheepskin lining,…

Essential Healthcare Solutions get tough on cross infection prevention with Miele

Essential Healthcare Solutions get tough on cross infection prevention with Miele

Eradicating potentially harmful bugs such as C.diff, MRSA and Norovirus is just one of the tasks

care home activities - Portsmouth care home Hartford Court welcomes dance company Golden Toes to provide seated dance classes for the residents.

Portsmouth care home residents dance with Golden Toes

Portsmouth care home Hartford Court welcomes dance company Golden Toes to provide seated dance classes for the residents. 

The summer sessions include simple…

Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshow Cardiff

Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshow Cardiff

The Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to the valleys in October, when Care Roadshow Cardiff will make its return to Cardiff City Stadium.…

Deb to showcase innovative hand hygiene programme during IPS conference 

Deb to showcase innovative hand hygiene programme during IPS conference 

Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is getting ready to showcase its hand hygiene innovation at this year’s Infection Prevention Society (IPS) annual…

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Clinically connected care homes could reduce NHS demand by £1bn

A large-scale project led by senior nurses to improve the health of care home residents in Calderdale, Yorkshire has reduced emergency admissions by 33 per cent with…

Infection Prevention Show 2018

Infection Prevention Show 2018

Sunday 30th September - Tuesday 2nd October

Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland

The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is pleased to announce…

The Alzheimer's Show

The Alzheimer’s Show returns to Olympia London this week!

The Alzheimer’s Show is returning for its sixth year in 2018 and will be at Olympia London on Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9.  The UK’s leading event for people…

Sean Hodder - professional vocalist

Sean Hodder - professional vocalist

Described as "A first class showman" in his reviews, Sean Hodder is a consummate ​professional vocalist who has been performing around Devon for many years.

A…

50's American Rock n Roll with Kevin Davidge

50's American Rock n Roll with Kevin Davidge

Kevin Davidge has been performing for over 25 years. He has appeared singing with touring theatre shows as Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in Rock-It, Buddy Holly…

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Tania Plahay on her book: Yoga for Dementia

Care homes are embracing yoga as a method of promoting mindfulness through meditation, as well as improving cardiovascular fitness and reducing depression.

Powerful and classic cover songs, ideal for private events and public venues.

Powerful and classic cover songs, ideal for private events and public venues.

My name is Alexandra, I would like to offer my services as a singer. I am a trained therapist to diploma level with a deep appreciation and imagination for arts and…

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The power of networks in adult social care

Good managers and leaders in social care are committed to embedding best practice through engaging with their peers, sharing information and growing their knowledge.…

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Bluebird Care launches ground-breaking app for their care teams

Award winning home care provider Bluebird Care has created a ground-breaking staff guide mobile app for their care teams.

To celebrate the launch of this new…

Ultra-luxurious Kings Lodge care home chooses latest anti-microbial baths from Gainsborough

Ultra-luxurious Kings Lodge care home chooses latest anti-microbial baths from Gainsborough

Kings Lodge located in Surrey and operated by Aura Care Living, has selected power-assisted Gentona and Sentes baths from Gainsborough to enhance its state-of-the-art…

Henry Howard Finance and Wissner-Bosserhoff launch exclusive UK partnership

New partnership offers care homes flexible way to enjoy top-quality nursing beds and furniture

A new partnership between a leading UK business finance provider and top furniture manufacturer is set to offer care homes more flexible ways to enjoy high-end beds…

 Theraposture Rotoflex bed

Heroic Battle of Britain pilot Tom chooses Theraposture Rotoflex bed

 96-year-old Tom Neil is a famous Royal Air Force fighter pilot and ‘Ace’ of the Second World War who is benefitting from better sleep and more comfort thanks to a…

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Nursing sector - the diverse range of jobs

At a time when professionals working within the care arena are faced with the prospect of having to do more for less thanks, in part, to budget cuts across the…

OpenPass Film connecting families

OpenPASS film: Connecting Families

The hero piece of content is our ‘Connecting Families’ film that documents the end to end experience of openPASS, and how it connects the person in care to their…

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apetito invests £31million in its food manufacturing site

apetito, the UK’s leading food producer for the health and social care sector (and owner of Wiltshire Farm Foods), today…

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GPs urged to bring more focus to malnutrition in the elderly

Britain’s older population, and their children, are not being made aware of malnutrition by their GP, a study reveals. 

The research of 2,000 people aged…

10 key characteristics of 'good nutrition and hydration care'

10 key characteristics of 'good nutrition and hydration care'

In 2015 NHS England was asked by Department of Health to review the Council of Europe ’10 key characteristics of good nutrition and hydration care’. These have been…

“It’s like a blanket on a cold night” video

“It’s like a blanket on a cold night”

Grants available for older people struggling to heat their home

As Fuel Poverty Awareness Day approaches (Friday 17 February),…

Alpine HC's Hybrid Mattress video

Check out Alpine HC’s New Hybrid Mattress Video

This revolutionary non-powered mattress combines air and foam so that its users benefit from the comfort of a static mattress whilst profiting from the advanced…