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Residents at HC-One’s Oakland residential care home in Rochdale, Lily Brodgen and Jack Wellen, took the lead roles of Sandy and Danny, originally played by John Travolta and Oliva Newton-John in the film.

GREASE IS THE WORD AT ROCHDALE CARE HOME

Care home residents in Lancashire were treated to an afternoon of musical fun, dressing up as the cast of the musical ‘Grease’ and singing to the classic songs. Residents at...
Residents often include props and other items from around the home to add to the humour of the videos.

DEWSBURY CARE HOME RESIDENTS BECOME VIRAL TIKTOK STARS

Videos of care home residents dancing to Dolly Parton and Sia have received almost 6 million views around the world. Staff and residents at Ashworth Grange care home in Dewsbury have been filling...
Activities were held for veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s care homes on Friday 23rd April, to mark St George’s Day.

ROYAL STAR & GARTER VETERANS CELEBRATE ST GEORGE’S DAY

Activities were held for veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s care homes on Friday 23rd April, to mark St George’s Day.  Residents at Royal Star & Garter’s Homes in Solihull,...
Resident Yvonne North is looking forward to judging the contest

COVENTRY CARE HOME SEEKS ‘STAR BAKERS’ FOR BAKE OFF

Care home residents in Coventry are looking forward to judging local bakers’ ‘showstopper’ cakes and pastries. Inspired by the hit Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off,...
A new study will investigate whether vitamin C deficiency is driving COVID deaths in care homes.

IS VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY DRIVING COVID-19 CARE HOME DEATHS?

A new study will investigate whether vitamin C deficiency is driving COVID deaths in care homes. The study, VitaC4Care, will test how much vitamin C is needed to achieve normal levels in care...
Lance Corporals Duncan Smith, Declan Gaffney and Niten Gurung.

SOLDIERS TAKE ON CAPTAIN TOM 100 FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS’ CHARITY

Three soldiers have started a fundraising mission for veterans’ charity Royal Star & Garter, after being inspired by the efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Lance Corporals Declan Gaffney,...
Exemplar Health Care, provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with a range of complex and high acuity needs, has appointed Dr Graham Rich as its new Chairman of the Board.

EXEMPLAR HEALTH CARE WELCOMES NEW CHAIRMAN

Exemplar Health Care, provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with a range of complex and high acuity needs, has appointed Dr Graham Rich as its new Chairman of the Board. As part...
A consultation has today been launched on making the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for staff in care homes with older adult residents in England.

CONSULTATION LAUNCHED ON COVID-19 VACCINES FOR CARE HOME STAFF

A consultation has today been launched on making the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for staff in care homes with older adult residents in England.  Experts on the social care working group...
Resident Shonda McMillan with one of the home’s chicks

CARE HOME HATCHES FLUFFY NEW RESIDENTS

Avonbridge care home in Hamilton has been exploring the joys of spring and has hatched eight chicks at the home. Residents received eight eggs from an ethical hatching company, Incredible Eggs,...
Amaya, 5, has delighted care home residents by donating ‘care bags’ created using her tooth fairy money.

GIRL, 5, DONATES ‘CARE BAGS’ TO CARE HOME

A five-year-old girl has delighted care home residents by donating ‘care bags’ created using her tooth fairy money.  Residents at HC-One’s Woodlands View care home in...

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