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All care home residents will be able to participate in more out-of-home visits without having to isolate on their return, the government has announced.

CARE HOME RESIDENTS ALLOWED MORE OUT-OF-HOME VISITS

All care home residents in England will be able to participate in more out-of-home visits without having to isolate on their return, the government has announced. From today, Tuesday 4th May,...
Residents at HC-One’s Oakland residential care home in Rochdale, Lily Brodgen and Jack Wellen, took the lead roles of Sandy and Danny, originally played by John Travolta and Oliva Newton-John in the film.

GREASE IS THE WORD AT ROCHDALE CARE HOME

Care home residents in Lancashire were treated to an afternoon of musical fun, dressing up as the cast of the musical ‘Grease’ and singing to the classic songs. Residents at...
Residents often include props and other items from around the home to add to the humour of the videos.

DEWSBURY CARE HOME RESIDENTS BECOME VIRAL TIKTOK STARS

Videos of care home residents dancing to Dolly Parton and Sia have received almost 6 million views around the world. Staff and residents at Ashworth Grange care home in Dewsbury have been filling...
An investigation of the healthcare system in England is encouraging women with learning disabilities to share their experiences.

WOMEN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES URGED TO SPEAK UP TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE

An investigation of the healthcare system in England is encouraging women with learning disabilities to share their experiences.  The first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy...
Retirement specialist Just Group has revealed the immense financial cost shouldered by informal carers looking after elderly relatives, with these carers spending £58 a week on average.

UNPAID CARERS SPEND OVER £3,000 A YEAR SUPPORTING ELDERLY RELATIVES

Caring for their elderly loved ones costs unpaid carers over £3,000 per year, new research has revealed. Retirement specialist Just Group has revealed the immense financial cost shouldered...
Perfect Ward, a specialist provider of digital quality improvement and safety solutions, has introduced enhanced action planning and an upgraded web portal to empower those working in health and care to improve quality.

PERFECT WARD UPDATES DIGITAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SOLUTION

Perfect Ward, a specialist provider of digital quality improvement and safety solutions, has introduced enhanced action planning and an upgraded web portal to empower those working in health and...
Activities were held for veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s care homes on Friday 23rd April, to mark St George’s Day.

ROYAL STAR & GARTER VETERANS CELEBRATE ST GEORGE’S DAY

Activities were held for veterans at Royal Star & Garter’s care homes on Friday 23rd April, to mark St George’s Day.  Residents at Royal Star & Garter’s Homes in Solihull,...
Resident Yvonne North is looking forward to judging the contest

COVENTRY CARE HOME SEEKS ‘STAR BAKERS’ FOR BAKE OFF

Care home residents in Coventry are looking forward to judging local bakers’ ‘showstopper’ cakes and pastries. Inspired by the hit Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off,...
A new study will investigate whether vitamin C deficiency is driving COVID deaths in care homes.

IS VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY DRIVING COVID-19 CARE HOME DEATHS?

A new study will investigate whether vitamin C deficiency is driving COVID deaths in care homes. The study, VitaC4Care, will test how much vitamin C is needed to achieve normal levels in care...
Lance Corporals Duncan Smith, Declan Gaffney and Niten Gurung.

SOLDIERS TAKE ON CAPTAIN TOM 100 FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS’ CHARITY

Three soldiers have started a fundraising mission for veterans’ charity Royal Star & Garter, after being inspired by the efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Lance Corporals Declan Gaffney,...

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