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King’s representative visits Tipton care home

The King’s representative – deputy lieutenant John Wood – recently attended a garden party at Parkside care home in Tipton.

Teignmouth care home sold for first time in 25 years

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Glendale Court in Teignmouth, Devon.

Ramsbottom care village expansion approved

Rossendale Borough Council has granted planning permission for the expansion of a care home and the addition of extra care apartments in Ramsbottom.

Woking home rated Platinum for end-of-life care

Princess Christian Care Centre in Woking has been reaccredited with the prestigious GSF Platinum status – recognising its high-quality end-of-life care.

Skills for Care launches ‘Driving change in social care’ campaign

This September, Skills for Care is focusing on its #ASCWorkforceStrategy with its ‘Driving change in social care’ campaign.

New care home in South Oxhey nears completion

A topping out ceremony on has been held at Hertfordshire County Council’s Furzewood Lodge care home in South Oxhey, Hertfordshire.

Hair salon at St George’s Court gets upgrade

As part of the environment updates taking place at St Georges Court Care Home in Cambridge, the hair salon has now received a modern makeover.

Newmarket home shortlisted at Suffolk Care Awards

Boutique Care Homes’ Brampton Manor in Newmarket has been shortlisted in the Health and Wellbeing Award category at the Suffolk Care Awards 2024.

Autumna report shows failing hospital discharge system

New research by later-life care directory Autumna has revealed the best and worst performing regions for speed of discharge of the elderly from hospital.

Home Office reveals drop in foreign care workers

Home Office statistics have revealed that far fewer people are seeking to come from abroad to work in the NHS and social care.

Pembroke care home sold as owners retire

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Bush House Care Home in Pembroke, Wales.

Manchester home launches specialist dementia community

Orchard Care Homes’ Langfield Care Home in Middleton, Greater Manchester, has opened a specialist dementia community.

Elizabeth Finn unveils new Family Leave policy

Elizabeth Finn Homes – with the support of its charity owners Turn2us – has launched a new parental leave pay policy.

Aria Care celebrates first leadership graduates

Aria Care Group One is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of its innovative leadership development programme.

Harrogate care home opens memory suite

Hampden House in Harrogate has opened a new memory suite to help support residents living with memory-related conditions including dementia.

Topping-out milestone for Suffolk Extra Care scheme

A topping-out ceremony has been held for Housing 21’s Michaelmas Court development in Thurston, Suffolk.

Sector-first partnership for Care UK and Blue Light Card

Care UK is offering free access to Blue Light Card membership for its staff as part of a new partnership.

Oakland Care announces state-of-the-art voice tech trial

Oakland Care has announced a partnership with voice tech pioneer Vocala to explore how technology can enhance the lives of its residents.

Affinity Care acquires Solihull home with HSBC funding

Family-owned Affinity Care Consortium has acquired a Solihull care home with the support of a funding package from HSBC UK.

Kirkby Diamond seals land deal for new care home

Not-for-profit Greensleeves Care is to develop a 60-bed care home in Milton Keynes following completion of a deal by property consultancy Kirkby Diamond.

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