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Care for Others. Make a Difference Campaign launched

CARE RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN TO BOOST WORKFORCE

A new national adult social care recruitment campaign has been launched to boost the adult social care workforce in England as part of a wider plan to attract more staff into the sector. The...
Claire Bibby General Manager Belong Warrington

COMMITTED CARERS SECURE ‘GOOD’ RATING ACROSS THE BOARD

There has been heartening news for dedicated carers at state-of-the-art community care village, Belong Warrington, which has been certified as ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission (CQC)...
CARE PROVIDERS SEEK BETTER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT

CARE PROVIDERS SEEK BETTER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT

Care providers are calling for better financial support from the Government to help them get through the hardships caused by the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). The Independent Care Group...
FOOD PARCELS AND EASTER EGGS FOR ENCORE CARE HOME TEAMS

FOOD PARCELS AND EASTER EGGS FOR CARE HOME TEAMS

The hardworking staff at Encore care homes all received special care parcels ahead of the Easter weekend. The care sector has had to meet many significant challenges in the face of the coronavirus...
Czajka Care Group resident Peggy Brayshaw enjoys a ‘virtual visit’

VIRTUAL VISITS BIG HIT WITH RESIDENTS

A West Yorkshire care company has invested in the latest technology and introduced a new virtual visiting system that is proving popular with residents and their families.  Due to the...
Hft Support Worker Kevin Hope

HEROIC SUPPORT WORKER SAVES A LIFE

A support worker from Northumberland has been recognised for his lifesaving first aid action earlier this year while at work supporting people with learning disabilities. Kevin Hope works for...
VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR TAUNTON CARE HOME RESIDENTS

VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR TAUNTON CARE HOME RESIDENTS

  Elderly residents at Oake Meadows Care Home have been treated to a virtual reality extravaganza, taking turns to experience the latest high-tech gadgets. Residents Michael Rourke, 87,...
REFERO OFFERS FREE ACCESS TO VIDEO CONSULTATION TECHNOLOGY

REFERO OFFERS FREE ACCESS TO VIDEO CONSULTATION TECHNOLOGY

Refero, the video consultation firm which connects citizens with the public sector, has announced it is offering free usage of its platform to public sector bodies to support the local government...
Lord Patel of Bradford

NEW BOARD DIRECTOR FOR CYGNET HEALTH CARE

Cygnet Health Care has appointed Professor Lord Patel of Bradford as Senior Independent Board Director.   Lord Patel joins Cygnet Health Care following many years of working at the...
NORTHFLEET COMMUNITY BRING SMILES TO LOCAL CARE HOME

NORTHFLEET COMMUNITY BRING SMILES TO LOCAL CARE HOME

Local children in Northfleet have been sending poems, paintings, letters and messages of positivity to residents of Dene Holm Residential Care Home.  With visits on hold, the warm gestures...

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