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Increase in NHS Nurses

OVER 13,000 MORE NURSES WORKING IN THE NHS THIS YEAR

The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,718 compared to last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 7,810, figures published today by NHS digital have shown. ...
Staff went all out for 80s day at Hambleton Grange care home in Thirsk.

CARE HOME TIME TRAVELS THROUGH FIVE DECADES

Care home residents have been transported through ‘five eras in five days’ thanks to an idea from the care team to reminisce with residents about ‘the good old days.’ ...
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is hosting a series of virtual seminars to support its members and the care catering sector as they continue to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CARE CATERING TO HOST VIRTUAL SEMINARS

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is hosting a series of virtual seminars to support its members and the care catering sector as they continue to navigate the challenges presented by...
Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital was officially opened by Darren Parker, Joyce's husband.

NEW MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE HONOURS LATE SUPPORT WORKER

A new mental health service for children and young people, named in memory of health care support worker Joyce Parker, has been officially opened in Coventry by her family. Cygnet Health...
Staff and residents at Bowbridge Court care home in Newark have been delighted to unveil the traditional British railway station, featuring facilities such as a bench seating area, classic luggage with a porter’s trolley and even bespoke decorations and signs to really get the feel of being track-side on the platform.

RESIDENTS ARE ALL ABOARD CARE HOME RAILWAY STATION

A care home has opened its own replica train station for residents to enjoy. Staff and residents at Bowbridge Court care home in Newark have been delighted to unveil the traditional British...
Four care workers from the Kanner Project in Plymouth have scaled Mount Snowdon to raise money for charity and a memorial for a colleague who passed away in August.

CARE TEAM REACH GREAT HEIGHTS IN MEMORY OF FORMER COLLEAGUE

Four care workers from the Kanner Project in Plymouth have scaled Mount Snowdon to raise money for charity and a memorial for a colleague who passed away in August. Kurtis Steele, Rebecca...
Friends of the Elderly commits to mental wellbeing of residents and service users

FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY SUPPORTS ‘MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL’

In support of World Mental Health Day, a charity committed to supporting older people in the UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the mental wellbeing of its residents and service users. This...
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court enjoying the new Stisted Safari.

ESSEX CARE HOME RESIDENTS GO WILD ON SAFARI

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court in Stisted, Essex, have been having a wild time this week, enjoying a safari in the Home’s grounds.  Prior to the...
Belong resident Kate, 70, cycling for gold.

LOCKED DOWN CARE VILLAGES CYCLE OVER 1,500 MILES

Locked down residents at Belong have been going for gold by travelling the world on their bikes — all from the comfort of their care villages. With the help of their support workers,...
Care UK Sponsors the Big Green Draw

CARE UK TO SPONSOR THE BIG DRAW FESTIVAL 2020

Care UK is the official health and social care sponsor of The Big Draw Festival 2020, which this year is themed: The Big Green Draw: A Climate of Change.  For the second year running, Care...

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