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More Care Home Restrictions Eased

MORE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS EASED FOR CARE HOMES

From Monday 17th May, care home residents will be able to have more named visitors and more opportunities to make visits out with no need to self-isolate when they return. As part of step 3 of...
A former London cab driver has told of how the COVID-19 pandemic gave him the final push needed to embark on a new career in adult social care.

EX-CABBIE URGES OTHERS TO CONSIDER CAREER IN CARE

A former London cab driver has told of how the COVID-19 pandemic gave him the final push needed to embark on a new career in adult social care. After spending 30 years driving a taxi in London,...
Staff rehearsing for a special dance recital performed at the barbecue.

ROYAL STAR & GARTER CARE STAFF ENJOY WELLBEING WEEK

Care staff in Surbiton have enjoyed a week of treats and pampering, as part of the Home’s wellbeing initiative.  Staff at Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton relaxed with meditation,...
Fairway View’s Kitchen Manager is ready for the Ideal Masterchef competition!

AINSLEY HARRIOTT HELPS LAUNCH CARE HOME COOKING COMPETITION

Care provider Ideal Carehomes has launched an ‘Ideal MasterChef’ cooking competition with the help of celebrity chef and ‘Ready Steady Cook’ star Ainsley Harriott.  ...
Fire Safety in Care Homes

THE BURNING QUESTION

The experts from training provider iHASCO discuss whether care providers are doing enough when it comes to fire safety. Fire can have a devastating effect on organisations. So, why are so many...
All care home residents will be able to participate in more out-of-home visits without having to isolate on their return, the government has announced.

CARE HOME RESIDENTS ALLOWED MORE OUT-OF-HOME VISITS

All care home residents in England will be able to participate in more out-of-home visits without having to isolate on their return, the government has announced. From today, Tuesday 4th May,...
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...
An investigation of the healthcare system in England is encouraging women with learning disabilities to share their experiences.

WOMEN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES URGED TO SPEAK UP TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE

An investigation of the healthcare system in England is encouraging women with learning disabilities to share their experiences.  The first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy...
Retirement specialist Just Group has revealed the immense financial cost shouldered by informal carers looking after elderly relatives, with these carers spending £58 a week on average.

UNPAID CARERS SPEND OVER £3,000 A YEAR SUPPORTING ELDERLY RELATIVES

Caring for their elderly loved ones costs unpaid carers over £3,000 per year, new research has revealed. Retirement specialist Just Group has revealed the immense financial cost shouldered...

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