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DeewaterGrange_PR-15 Mayor of Chester Alec Black visits Care UK newest site Deewater Grange in Huntington Chester pictured with Richard Dixon Metnor.

CARE UK CELEBRATES DUO OF TOPPING OUT CEREMONIES

Two of the eight new Care UK homes due to open in the next 12 months have reached important milestones in their construction calendars, marked with traditional topping out ceremonies. The Care UK...
Dementia patients are ‘traveling the world’ by bicycle with the help of new technology, a video published by AXA and The Sunday Times has shown.

DEMENTIA PATIENTS EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH CYCLE TECHNOLOGY

Elderly people, including those with dementia, are ‘traveling the world’ by bicycle with the help of new technology, a video published by AXA and The Sunday Times has shown. As part of...
Husband-and-wife team Kev and Amy Popat, owners of homecare provider Right at Home Solent and Southampton, have been named the Franchisee of the Year winners at the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.

RIGHT AT HOME SOLENT AND SOUTHAMPTON SCOOPS TWO AWARDS

Husband-and-wife team Kev and Amy Popat, owners of homecare provider Right at Home Solent and Southampton, have been named the Franchisee of the Year winners at the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards. ...
Orchard Care Homes, provider of specialist residential, dementia, nursing and short-term respite care, is celebrating after achieving an outstanding five-star food hygiene rating across all 39 of its care homes.

ORCHARD CARE HOMES CELEBRATES FIVE-STAR RATING CLEAN SWEEP

Orchard Care Homes, provider of specialist residential, dementia, nursing and short-term respite care, is celebrating after achieving an outstanding five-star food hygiene rating across all 39 of...
Residents, staff and volunteers from two New Century Care homes were joined by visitors to celebrate Care Home Open Day this weekend.

NEW CENTURY CARE MARKS CARE HOME OPEN DAY

Residents, staff and volunteers from two New Century Care homes were joined by visitors to celebrate Care Home Open Day on Friday 28th June. The Oaks in Lexden, Colchester, and Southaven Lodge in...
Molly with her owner, Abby.

CARE HOME DOG APPOINTED HEALTH AND WELLBEING OFFICER

RMBI Care Co’s Cadogan Court care home in Exeter has recognised the contribution of its furriest staff member, Molly the dog, by giving her an official job title and certificate. Staff and...
Residents and staff at Bridge Haven care home are getting ready for an exciting outdoor adventure with their local scout group.

CARE HOME RESIDENTS TO CAMP WITH SCOUTS

Residents and staff at Bridge Haven care home are getting ready for an exciting outdoor adventure with their local scout group. Bridge Haven, owned and operated by Avante Care & Support, is...
2.	Gyles Brandreth and Chelsea Pensioners Roy Palmer and Simon de Buisseret perform AA Milne’s Buckingham Palace with pupils from Marlborough Primary School and Garden House School .

GYLES BRANDRETH UNITES YOUNG AND OLD WITH POETRY

Lover of language and well-known broadcaster Gyles Brandreth is spearheading a national campaign to prove how powerful the written word can be when it comes to uniting different age groups. The...
Dentists are calling for serious changes to be made to oral health policies in care homes, after a CQC report concluded that residents are not given enough support to maintain and improve their oral health.

DENTISTS CALL FOR DENTAL REVOLUTION IN CARE HOMES

Dentists are calling for serious changes to be made to oral health policies in care homes, after a CQC report concluded that residents are not given enough support to maintain and improve their oral...
Home manager, Paula Windmill with Sudesh O’Byrne and resident Margaret Belchamber.

CHEF BRINGS TASTE OF INDIA TO CARE HOME

Residents at Linden House care home in Epsom are developing a taste for spicy Indian food thanks to visits from their former chef assistant who now runs a successful catering business. Sudesh...

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