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HEALTHCARE SECTOR BFA AWARDS

BIG WIN FOR HEALTHCARE BUSINESSES AT FRANCHISOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Two homecare providers have been recognised at the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2017. Bluebird Care has been awarded Franchisor of the Year (Gold), while ...
L-R)– Jack Sturdy, Winner- Multi-Site Manager ; Julia King, Finalist- Education;  Steve Baxendell- Winner Care Catering.

DOUBLE AWARD WIN FOR T (N) S CATERING AT COST SECTOR CATERING AWARDS

Leamington Spa-based T (n) S Catering Management scooped a double award win in the care catering category and the contract catering multi-site manager category at this year’s Cost Sector...
Over half of the British public are worried about being able to afford the cost of care, according to new research released by care home provider HC-One.

OVER HALF OF THE BRITISH PUBLIC WORRIES ABOUT COST OF CARE

Over half of the British public are worried about being able to afford the cost of care, according to new research released by care home provider HC-One. Reflecting on the care provider’s...
DEMENTIA SURVEY READY TO CARE

ARE YOU PREPARED TO CARE?

Caring for people with dementia is mainly done by family members, yet how many feel obliged, rather than willing, to do so? This is the question being posed by researchers from the University of...
The Knoll Care Home in Tuffley celebrated its 50th birthday with a special ‘flower power’ party for residents and their families.

GLOUCESTER CARE HOME CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY

A popular Gloucester care home has celebrated its 50th birthday with a special ‘flower power’ party for residents and their families. The Knoll Care Home in Tuffley, which opened in...
Marie Curie programme to provide blueprint for end of life care service design

Marie Curie programme to provide blueprint for end of life care service design

Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, has launched its Design to Care Programme in a bid to create a flexible end of life service that can be rolled out across the UK. The five year,...
County Armagh care home receives £450,000 funding injection

County Armagh care home receives £450,000 funding injection

A care home near Dungannon in Northern Ireland has received significant investment to upgrade and expand its facilities with the support of Ulster Bank.  As part of the refurbishment...
End of life drama Homeward Bound wins national award

End of life drama Homeward Bound wins national award

A play exploring the struggles a pancreatic cancer patient endured at the end of his life has won the Partnership Working Award at this month's Patient Experience Network National Awards. ...
The question of whether enough is being done to protect chemotherapy nurses from exposure to hazardous drugs has been raised following new research from MindMetre.

DOES MORE NEED TO BE DONE TO PREVENT HARM TO CHEMOTHERAPY NURSES?

The question of whether enough is being done to protect chemotherapy nurses from exposure to hazardous drugs has been raised following new research from MindMetre. Independent research organisation...
Scots over 70 missing out on palliative and end of life care, says Marie Curie

Scots over 70 missing out on palliative and end of life care, says Marie Curie

More needs to be done to ensure Scots over 70 do not miss out on palliative care due to confusion amongst healthcare professionals, a new report has found. The study, undertaken by the University...

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