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Derbyshire County Council completes care home enhancement works

Enhancement works have recently been completed on three Derbyshire care homes for Derbyshire County Council.

Hartford Care to open new Swindon care home

Hartford Care’s new residential care home – Cotswolds Rise, in Swindon – is due to open its doors to new residents at the end of October.

Birchgrove expands into North London with £36m development

Retirement home provider Birchgrove has acquired its ninth development – a 60 apartment community in Mill Hill, North London.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Housing 21 Extra Care development in Suffolk

A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to celebrate the commencement of work at Housing 21’s sixth Extra Care development in Thurston, Suffolk.

Boutique Care Homes expands with Canterbury acquisition

Boutique Care Homes is set to expand its offering in Kent with the acquisition of Connors House in Canterbury.

Aria Care celebrates National Care Awards shortlisting

Aria Care Group is celebrating after being shortlisted in six categories at the 25th National Care Awards.

Ombudsman publishes annual Adult Social Care report

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has published his review of 12 months’ Adult Social Care investigations.

Mercian Developments deliver luxury Staffordshire scheme for Borough Care

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of a 2.8-acre Staffordshire development site with consent for a 76-bed care home.

carehome.co.uk reveals care homes’ top dementia therapies

As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, care home review site carehome.co.uk asked care homes what they do to help support people with dementia.

Care UK raises awareness on World Alzheimer's Day

Care UK is marking World Alzheimer's Day – 21 September – by raising awareness of the differences between Alzheimer's and dementia.

Dymchurch residents clean beach for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Residents from The Old Rectory care home in Dymchurch, Kent have carried out a beach clean to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day.

Athena Care Homes purchases two Cambridge care homes

East Anglian care home provider Athena Care Homes has purchased Alex Wood House and Langdon House care homes in Cambridge.

Birchgrove acquires Hampton Court site

Leading retirement home provider Birchgrove has purchased a 78-apartment development in Hampton Court, London.

Abbeyfield’s Annett House celebrates its 40th anniversary

Annett House, a sheltered housing scheme in Hertfordshire, has commemorated its 40th anniversary with a party.

WASHCO’S Love Laundry Awards 2023 finalists announced

Commercial laundry specialist WASHCO has announced the finalists of its Love Laundry Awards 2023.

Four Seasons marks Sepsis Awareness Month with ‘TEAth’ Parties

Four Seasons care homes across the UK have been holding ‘TEAth’ parties to mark Sepsis Awareness Month this September.

Danforth Care Homes opens luxury Cambridgeshire home

Danforth Care Homes’ new Cambridgeshire care home Barton Manor has been officially opened by the high sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Mayor of Wisbech.

HICA Group acquires Elizabeth Finn care home in Harrogate

Yorkshire-based not-for-profit provider HICA Group has acquired Hampden House in Harrogate from Elizabeth Finn Homes.

Vida Healthcare opens new staff training academy

Specialist dementia care provider Vida Healthcare has unveiled a new, permanent location for its staff training department Vida Healthcare Academy.

Social care experts hold global ageing conference in Glasgow

The National Care Forum (NCF) was one of the organisations hosting The Global Ageing Conference in Glasgow on 7-8 September.

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14th November 2023

Upcoming Events

Kent & Medway Registered Manager Conference for Kent Care Providers

Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF
10th October 2023

Care Show Birmingham 2023

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
11th October - 12th October 2023

Care Roadshow South

Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom
17th October 2023

Dementia Summit

The King’s Fund, No.11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
Tuesday 31st October 2023

Kent and Medway Care Sector Digital Event

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, ME17 1RE
8th November 2023

Care Roadshow Wales

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
14th November 2023

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