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Inspiring Excellence
Orchard Care Homes has established a new award scheme that recognises and gives credit to the cooks and kitchens of each home. The scheme has been set up as part of the company’s national...
Social care jobs more than double but applicants fall
Statistics from CV-Library , the independent job board, have revealed that while 2015 has seen a significant rise in social care jobs, application rates have failed to maintain the same growth,...
NICE opens consultation for draft guidance on caring for dying patients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 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 ...
Kent care home salutes its veterans
Residents at a care home in Tunbridge Wells were recognised and honoured for their contribution to HM Armed Forces on Saturday (18 July). Ten residents at Rusthall Lodge , a not-for-profit...
Pioneering project brings cabaret and trapeze to care homes
Performance art or aerial circus aren’t usually the kind of entertainment on offer care homes for older people, but a new project from intergenerational arts charity Magic Me is set to... Nicola Hambridge, Ann Marie Temperley, Debbie Hambridge, Brogan Mullally.jpg "Pictured (from left): Nicola Hambridge, Ann Marie Temperley, Debbie Hambridge, Brogan Mullally")
Coventry home leads the way in skincare
A care home has become only the second in Coventry and Warwickshire to receive accreditation for preventing painful pressure ulcers and looking after residents’ skin. Arden Park Care Home in...
New resources encourage people to talk about end of life care
Skills for Health has launched a range of resources developed as part of the Working Together, improving end of life care through better integration project. The project, led by Skills for Care...
Homecare provider unveils ‘Dementia DELAY’ programme
Homecare network, Right at Home UK is preparing to roll out its new ‘Dementia DELAY’ programme following a successful trial period. The announcement coincides with Dementia Awareness...
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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