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Hundreds of pounds have been raised for the fight against cancer after Hill Care homes across the north of England hosted charity coffee mornings.

HILL CARE’S MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNINGS RAISE HUNDREDS

Hundreds of pounds have been raised for the fight against cancer after Hill Care homes across the north of England hosted charity coffee mornings. The events were part of a UK-wide campaign...
Banstead-based maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has appointed a new Activities Coordinator to help residents with a range of activities to boost their mental and physical development.

NEW RECRUIT HELPS CARE HOME RESIDENTS GET SHIP-SHAPE

Banstead-based maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has appointed a new Activities Coordinator to help residents with a range of activities to boost their mental and physical...
Three members of staff at the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s Banstead nursing care home have been presented with 10-year, long service awards.

CARE STAFF AWARDED FOR DECADE OF SERVICE

Three members of staff at the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s Banstead nursing care home have been presented with 10-year, long service awards. The Society, which provides care for...
National maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society welcomed actress and animal rights activist, Virginia McKenna, to its Banstead-based nursing care home, Belvedere House, as part of its Carers Week celebrations.

MARITIME CARE HOME CELEBRATES CARERS WEEK WITH STAR VISIT

National maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society welcomed actress and animal rights activist, Virginia McKenna, to its Banstead-based nursing care home, Belvedere House, as part...
MARITIME CHARITY AGM

MARITIME CHARITY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL YEAR

National maritime charity the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society celebrated more than 50 years of service from two of its longest serving trustees at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London. ...
Three million struggling financially despite billions in unclaimed benefits

Three million struggling financially despite billions in unclaimed benefits

One in four over-65s are struggling with their finances, according to new research published by Age UK today, despite an estimated £3.5billion in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit going...
Best and worst areas for care home quality in England revealed

Best and worst areas for care home quality in England revealed

A stark variation in the quality of care homes at a regional and local authority level across England has been highlighted by new research from charity Independent Age.  New analysis has...
One in ten councils have cut adult social care spending by more than a quarter, says IFS

One in ten councils have cut adult social care spending by more than a quarter, says IFS

Across England as a whole, spending by councils on social care per adult resident fell by 11% in real-terms between 2009–10 and 2015–16, a study from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has...
Age UK launches Spirit of Age Awards

Age UK launches Spirit of Age Awards

Age UK's Spirit of Age Awards has been launched to recognise those who have made an important contribution to support older people. The charity aims to reward individuals who are supporting older...
Surrey Freemasons’ grant helps communication for adults with profound learning disabilities

Surrey Freemasons’ grant helps communication for adults with profound learning disabilities

A group of Surrey residents who find it challenging to communicate because of their profound and multiple learning disabilities are being helped thanks to a £15,000 grant from the Masonic...

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