You are here

Category: Care home news

PLADIS LAUNCHES ‘LOVE LETTER’ DRIVE ON NATIONAL BISCUIT DAY

PLADIS LAUNCHES ‘LOVE LETTER’ DRIVE ON NATIONAL BISCUIT DAY

pladis, parent company of McVitie’s and Jacob’s, is aiming to combat loneliness and bring some happiness to care homes on National Biscuit Day (29th May) by delivering lockdown love...
The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society Celebrate VE Day

MARITIME CARE HOME FLIES THE FLAG TO MARK VE DAY

Staff and residents at Surrey-based maritime charity and nursing care home, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, commemorated a very special VE Day 75 from afar this year with the help of some...
Ruddington Manor's Anne Mirasol and Tracy Johnston

NEW MANAGEMENT AT RUDDINGTON MANOR

Tracy Johnston and Anne Mirasol have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Ruddington Manor Care Centre, in Wilford.   The duo will work together,...
Married Care Home Couple Keep in Touch Via Video Call

MARRIED CARE HOME COUPLE KEEP IN TOUCH VIA VIDEO CALL

Joan and Max Fullbrook are both residents at Gracewell of Church Crookham, Fleet. Max lives in the Memory Care Neighbourhood, and Joan lives in the Assisted Living Neighbourhood. As they have...
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST

NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST

The Whiteley Homes Trust has appointed Rachel Hill as its new Chief Executive reporting to Rod Bennion OBE, Chair of the Whiteley Homes Trust. The Whiteley Home Trust is a small charity running...
Claire Bibby General Manager Belong Warrington

COMMITTED CARERS SECURE ‘GOOD’ RATING ACROSS THE BOARD

There has been heartening news for dedicated carers at state-of-the-art community care village, Belong Warrington, which has been certified as ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission (CQC)...
FOOD PARCELS AND EASTER EGGS FOR ENCORE CARE HOME TEAMS

FOOD PARCELS AND EASTER EGGS FOR CARE HOME TEAMS

The hardworking staff at Encore care homes all received special care parcels ahead of the Easter weekend. The care sector has had to meet many significant challenges in the face of the coronavirus...
Czajka Care Group resident Peggy Brayshaw enjoys a ‘virtual visit’

VIRTUAL VISITS BIG HIT WITH RESIDENTS

A West Yorkshire care company has invested in the latest technology and introduced a new virtual visiting system that is proving popular with residents and their families.  Due to the...
Hft Support Worker Kevin Hope

HEROIC SUPPORT WORKER SAVES A LIFE

A support worker from Northumberland has been recognised for his lifesaving first aid action earlier this year while at work supporting people with learning disabilities. Kevin Hope works for...
VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR TAUNTON CARE HOME RESIDENTS

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR TAUNTON CARE HOME RESIDENTS

  Elderly residents at Oake Meadows Care Home have been treated to a virtual reality extravaganza, taking turns to experience the latest high-tech gadgets. Residents Michael Rourke, 87,...

Read our latest Issue

Tomorrow's Care Awards 2025