RECENT NEWS
Chelsea Court hosts community lunch
Chelsea Court Place was delighted to host a free four course Christmas lunch party for over 100 elderly and less fortunate residents of Kensington and Chelsea on Saturday 14 December.
Laundry and quality of life linked
Over three quarters of care home professionals believe that enabling residents to do their own laundry improves their quality of life, despite many homes not yet being equipped to make this possible.
Resident wins card competition
Care home provider Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare recently organised a very exciting competition for residents to enter.
DC Care sells Grove Hill home
Grove Hill, an attractive and highly regarded residential care home in the North Wiltshire market town of Highworth near Swindon has been sold to Mr Fezan Islam of Fidelity Healthcare Ltd.
Festive animal therapy session
Therapy pony Blossom made a festive visit to Banstead-based maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, to interact with residents as part of an animal therapy session.
Residents enjoy an ‘ice’ day out
A group of senior care home residents - including a lady in her 90s - and staff from CHD Living’s White Gates Nursing Home wrapped up warm for a festive afternoon of ice skating at Hampton Court Palace, helping to fulfil their wishes to return to the ice.
Hallmark secures planning consent
Hallmark Care Homes has secured planning consent for an 80-bed care home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Dementia friendly pub lunches launch
Sunrise of Bagshot is celebrating after supporting the launch of local dementia-friendly pub lunches.
Oak Tree Lodge care home sold
Oak Tree Lodge in Clevedon, North Somerset has been sold to Manor Community.
Wish to go fishing granted
When keen former angler Roger Tinkler went on a special trip organised by his care home team, he did not expect to catch a carp that beat his personal best or land an elusive stone loach.
Dementia care facilities planned
Two landmark dementia care facilities have received planning permission following strong expressions of support from the local community and the combined expertise of an entirely Nottingham based team.
Rosebank unveils Christmas garden
An Oxfordshire care home, Rosebank, has brought a sparkle to Bampton High Street with the installation of a dedicated Christmas garden.
Care Sector Ball partners confirmed
The leading supporters of the care sector's biggest fundraising event have been confirmed for 2020.
Staff discover their inner elves
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co Homes have celebrated Elf Day to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.
Festive fun at Southport home
Residents at MHA Connell Court care home in Southport have been getting into the festive spirit by enjoying some ‘Christmassy’ activities over the past few weeks.
Care group introduce telemedicine
A Scarborough care provider has become the first in the area to introduce a new telemedicine service designed to provide round-the-clock access to clinical support and advice for residents.
Centenarians cast election votes
Two centenarians at a Braintree care home have cast their postal votes for the General Election, thanks to the support of carers and staff.
Success for Solihull care home
The exceptional specialist dementia care offered at Royal Star & Garter in Solihull has been acknowledged at the prestigious Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
Fiona Phillips to chair conference
It has been announced that broadcaster and television presenter, Fiona Phillips, will chair The Future of Care Conference on 3 March 2020 at The King’s Fund, London.
Board member scoops award
Mike Parsons, Dormy Care Communities board member, has been honoured in the non-executive director category at the HealthInvestor Power Fifty Awards 2019.
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Care Sector Supplier Awards
London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED
29th April 2025
Care Show London
ExCel, London
30 April 2025 - 1 May 2025
Care Roadshows - Liverpool
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
13th May 2025
Care Roadshows - Birmingham
Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
15th May 2025
LaingBuisson Social Care Summit
etc.venues, St. Paul's, London
Thursday 5th June 2025
Care Innovation Summit
Business Design Centre, London.
19th June 2025