RECENT NEWS
Runwood launches guide for carers
Runwood Homes has launched an on-person care guide to every care delivery staff member across all 72 of its homes.- News
Hallmark employees recognised
Outstanding employees at Hallmark Care Homes were recognised recently at an annual awards ceremony.- News
Skelmersdale home celebrates 25 years
A Skelmersdale care home is celebrating 25 years of delivering care to its local community this month.- News
Housing 21 shortlisted for award
Housing 21 has been shortlisted for a national industry award celebrating the UK’s best housing developers.- News
Creepy crawlies take centre stage
A giant snail was one of the unusual guests to visit The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull last week.- News
Topping out at Oakham Grange
Dr Sarah Furness, Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, bravely climbed three storeys of scaffolding dressed in high vis and a hard hat, to celebrate a significant milestone in the creation of the new Oakham Grange nursing home.- News
Safety in Care Awards 2019
NASHiCS has announced this year’s Safety in Care award winners. The finalists were announced at the Safety in Care Awards Dinner on Wednesday 11 September.- News
Care UK shortlisted for awards
Two Care UK teams have been shortlisted for National Association of Care Catering (NACC) awards for their commitment to ensuring care home residents have dignity, choice and great food.- News
Hampshire home rated 'outstanding'
Tegfield House, a Hampshire care home run by Hartford Care, has received an 'outstanding' overall rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).- News
Rise in criminal enforcement actions
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is increasingly using its civil and criminal enforcement powers rather than its regulatory power to hold care providers to account often over minor incidents, says law firm Royds Withy King.- News
Carers concerned over fire risk
Care homes are believed to be at an alarming risk of a fire, with three in five care home workers admitting to serious concerns according to new research released to launch Fire Door Safety Week (23-29 September).- News
Call to act now to protect social care
Care providers are calling on the Government to act over the ongoing social care crisis before a no-deal Brexit makes the current situation worse.- News
Answering questions on security
Stanley Security has launched a new website as part of its continued commitment to improving the security and safety of people and the environment.- News
Chair specialist named top business
Each year the campaign to find the Small Biz 100 launches in recognition of the best small business entrepreneurs in the country as part of the Small Business Saturday campaign; this year’s list has been revealed and a Derby based mobility chair specialist is in the running.- News
Florence appoints chief nurse
Florence, the recruitment marketplace connecting nursing and care home providers with qualified professionals to fill temporary shifts, has appointed Fiona Millington to the newly created position of chief nurse.- News
Orchard Care shortlisted for award
Orchard Care Homes has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Leaders in Care Awards.- News
Challenging perceptions of art
On National Day of Arts in Care Homes on 24 September, arts charity Magic Me has announced a second round of artists’ residencies in care homes.- News
Group celebrates three 'good' ratings
Scarborough care provider Saint Cecilia’s is celebrating after achieving a hat trick of ‘good’ inspection ratings for its local homes.- News
Edinburgh Fringe comes to Gracewell
Six comedians brought Edinburgh Fringe to Gracewell care home in Newbury for a stand up comedy event organised by care home reviews website carehome.co.uk.- News
Marking World Alzheimer’s Month
Borough Care is marking World Alzheimer’s Month as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect many of its residents.- News
