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Baking, winners of a hamper from a raffle, and a sponsored bike ride; all to raise money for the Bring Joy Foundation.

OVER £8,000 RAISED TO SUPPORT UK AGEING ADULTS

Home care provider Home Instead has raised over £8,000 for its charity, the Bring Joy Foundation. The foundation, which is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the lives of ageing adults...
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...
CareUnity Digital can be easily customised to meet customers’ varied needs.

CHUBB LAUNCHES NEW CARE ALARM WITH LATEST 4G TECHNOLOGY

Safety and security solutions provider Chubb has launched CareUnity Digital, a new, future-proof dispersed alarm unit that supports the latest 4G technology. Designed to encourage independent...
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,...
The Government has reached its vaccination target of ahead of schedule, with all adults over 50, the clinically vulnerable, and health and social care workers having now been offered the COVID-19 jab.

PRIORITY GROUPS VACCINATION TARGET HIT EARLY

The Government has reached its vaccination target of ahead of schedule, with all adults over 50, the clinically vulnerable, and health and social care workers having now been offered the COVID-19...
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...
Val Prosser, of Furley Page

PANDEMIC PROMPTS INCREASE IN LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY ENQUIRIES

Kent law firm Furley Page has seen an increase in enquiries about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic leads more people to put arrangements in place now in case they...
Annie Riley, Vocalist, The Not Forgotten Entertainment Team

ARMED FORCES CHARITY EMBARKS ON CARE HOME CONCERT TOUR

The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces charity which supports serving and ex-servicemen and women, is delighted to announce the launch of a nationwide outdoor concert tour to lift the lockdown...
Two Care Home Visitors Allowed

TWO VISITORS ALLOWED IN CARE HOMES FROM APRIL 12

Care home residents in England will be able to receive two visitors indoors from Monday 12th April, as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be cautiously eased.   From this date, the...
Chrystine and Michael Girvan celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Coppice Lodge care home in Arnold.

COUPLE SEPARATED BY COVID REUNITED FOR 65TH ANNIVERSARY

A couple separated during the COVID-19 pandemic were reunited with a surprise dinner date to mark their milestone Blue Sapphire anniversary. Chrystine and Michael Girvan celebrated their 65th...

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