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St Joseph’s relaunches following £10 million investment

St Joseph’s Hospital re-launches after £10 million boost

The Newport-based St Joseph's Hospital comprises 11 centres of excellence following an £11 million investment, including advanced diagnostics, cardiology, breast care, urgent care, private...
20% Leap in Health & Social Care Apprenticeships

Government Statistics Show 20% Growth in Health & Social Care Apprenticeships

Provisional numbers from the Government’s Statistical First Release for 2014/15 has revealed a 20% leap in the numbers of Health and Social Care Apprenticeships to 84,300, up from 70,080 last...
Bradley Phillips, commercial director at Glen Care

Glen Care opens specialist residential service for men

Glen Care is opening a new Residential Care Service with Nursing for men with learning disabilities, complex needs and impulsive behaviour at the Langford Centre in Bexhill-on-Sea. Highwoods is a...
NICE says its new guidance begins to replace the now abolished Liverpool Care Pathway

NICE opens consultation for draft guidance on caring for dying patients

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a draft guideline to support the NHS in providing high quality and compassionate care for people who are dying. About...
CQC’s chief executive David Behan acknowledged there is ’more to be done’

CQC praised by NAO but ‘significant challenges’ lie ahead

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has made substantial progress as it seeks to address public concerns about its regulatory approach, but significant challenges lie ahead, says a new report by the ...
Dr Fonseca said Glen Care’s approach puts the woman at the centre

Glen Care invests in new women's service

Glen Care is investing in a new Women’s Challenging Behaviour and Complex Needs Service at its Langford Centre site in Bexhill on Sea. The new service is designed to offer a care pathway...
Care UK’s sale of its domicilary care services marks its third transaction of 2015

Care UK sells domiciliary care services to Mears Group

Care UK has confirmed the sale of its domiciliary care services, supporting around 13,000 people in their own homes, to Mears Group.   The transaction completes a refocusing of Care UK’s...
The partnership aims to help older and vulnerable people across Hertfordshire benefit from a community alarm service at a discounted price

Hertfordshire councils expand community alarm services

Hertfordshire Careline, North Hertfordshire District Council’s community alarm service, has launched a partnership with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and Hertfordshire Community Meals to...
Carers UK and Age UK are calling for more support for older carers

Carers over 85 more than double but support plummets

The number of carers aged 85 and over in England has risen by a staggering 128% in ten years to more than 87,000, according to a new report published by two national charities.   Recent...
MD Thomas Owens said the launch of Essentual Group of Companies is the ’next step’ in the company’s plan

Essential Healthcare Solutions launches parent company

Following a 32% growth in 2014, medical equipment and services provider Essential Healthcare Solutions has launched a new holding company, Essential Group of Companies. Essential Group of Companies...

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