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Blueleaf Achieves Planet Mark Certification

BLUELEAF ACHIEVES PLANET MARK CERTIFICATION

Blueleaf, the nationwide business that helps care homes deliver better outcomes, has achieved the prestigious Planet Mark Business Certification demonstrating its commitment to building a...
The impact of seasonal eating by food procurement expert almanhall

A FRESH TAKE

Tess Warnes, dietitian at food procurement expert  allmanhall , looks at the impact of seasonal eating.  Many of us have heard the term ‘seasonal eating’ but it is hard to...
GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR OAKLAND CARE’S ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS

RECOGNITION FOR OAKLAND CARE’S ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS

Care home provider Oakland Care have been recognised for their environmental and sustainability credentials once again after winning a Green World Environment Award from the Green...
PARKLANDS CARE HOMES SECURES SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR EXPANSION

PARKLANDS CARE HOMES SECURES SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR EXPANSION

Parklands Care Homes, an independent Scottish care provider operating across Highland and Moray, has worked with Triodos Bank UK to secure £20m of sustainable finance for its nine existing...
A nursing home in Caerleon, Wales, that has been facing financial challenges has had its immediate future secured after administrators were appointed.

IMMEDIATE FUTURE OF CAERLEON HOUSE CARE HOME SECURED

A nursing home in Caerleon, Wales, that has been facing financial challenges has had its immediate future secured after administrators were appointed. Graham Randall, Chris Newell and Paul Zalkin,...
Response to ADASS survey

SENSE URGES GOVERNMENT TO FIND SOCIAL CARE FUNDING SOLUTION

Following the publication of the 2018/19 annual Budget Survey by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), emphasising the need for a sustainable funding solution to social...
More support needed to help people self manage diabetes, says CQC

More support needed to help people self manage diabetes, says CQC

A report published today has said that diabetes sufferers are not receiving enough support to successfully self-manage their condition. The Care Quality Commission study, which explores diabetes...
Industry leaders speak out about next step after Brexit vote

Industry leaders speak out about next step after Brexit vote

Industry leaders have voiced their concerns about the impact last Thursday’s vote to leave the European Union will have on the UK’s NHS, healthcare and social care services.  ...
Almost 75% care homes previously rated Inadequate have improved, says CQC

Almost 75% care homes previously rated Inadequate have improved, says CQC

Nearly three quarters of care homes originally rated Inadequate have improved their ratings following re-inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).  As a result, over 12,000 people...

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