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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...
Pauline Shaw with her Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award, given to her by Professor Deborah Sturdy (right)

ROYAL STAR & GARTER’S DIRECTOR OF CARE DEPARTS ON HIGH

Royal Star & Garter’s Director of Care has received a prestigious national award, as she prepares to leave the charity after 22 years. Pauline Shaw OBE was awarded the Chief Nurse Adult...
Grey Matter Learning celebrated for service to social care

Grey Matter Learning celebrated for service to social care

Learntech company Grey Matter Learning won in the Workforce Development category at the Social Care Premier Supplier Awards, held at the London Hilton Bankside Hotel on 12 October. For the last...
Skills for Care to develop workforce strategy for adult social care

SKILLS FOR CARE TO DEVELOP WORKFORCE STRATEGY FOR ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Skills for Care has published its annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report – and announced plans to develop a new and comprehensive workforce strategy for...
Friends of the Elderly Announced as Finalist in The Caring UK Awards 2023

FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY FINALIST IN THE CARING UK AWARDS 2023

Friends of the Elderly, the charity which runs care homes, day care services and a grant giving service for older people living on low incomes throughout England, is in the running for a prestigious...
Select Lifestyles Charitable Trust gives over £3,500 to support adults with learning disabilities

CHARITABLE TRUST GIVES OVER £3.5K TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

A West Midlands-based learning disability charity has enhanced the lives of more than 40 people, providing funding worth more than £3,500. Select Lifestyles Charitable Trust, set up by...
Belong resident makes Newcastle history in a female first as town celebrates 850th anniversary

PAULINE MAKES NEWCASTLE HISTORY IN A FEMALE FIRST

History is being made in Newcastle-under-Lyme as Pauline Dawson becomes one of the first women to be admitted to the Staffordshire town’s Burgesses, resulting in a break with centuries-old...
Orchard Care Homes garden make-over competition

ORCHARD CARE HOMES IS BLOOMING WITH PRIDE

To celebrate summer and improve its outdoor spaces, Orchard Care Homes challenged its 23 care homes in the North and Midlands, to a garden make-over competition recently. The group can now reveal...
Ollie Brand CEO at Zupa

TIME FOR CHANGE

Are legacy processes affecting the safeguarding of residents in care asks Ollie Brand, CEO at Zupa, the kitchen management technology firm for care homes.   Under the guidance of the...
 Loveday Kensington rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

OUTSTANDING RATING FOR LOVEDAY KENSINGTON

Loveday Kensington has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on its first inspection. The private members’ club for seniors, located in Kensington Square, has been...

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