RECENT NEWS

Care home residents in Fraserburgh have proved that you are never too old to learn new tricks, thanks to an innovative school partnership.

The ‘memory tree' initiative to promote awareness of dementia, organised by Ashford and Canterbury Dementia Action Alliance (ACDAA), Ashford Borough Council and the One You shop continues into June.

Budding young artists from Cramond Primary School have their work on display at a local exhibition following their success in a recent art competition.

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Frank Foster House in Theydoin Bois, Essex, to be 'outstanding' following an inspection in March.

Two residents have moved into Rosebank Care Home and are jumping for joy about their new home in the garden.

Team members at award-winning care provider, Hallmark Care Homes are celebrating after they made over 1000 people Dementia Friends in May.

A local Aberdeenshire care home has relaunched to reflect its transformation under a brand new care team.

Staff at maritime charity, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, have taken part in the care facility’s pioneering Maritime Acquaint Training programme, which helps staff better understand their seafaring residents.

A Hallmark care home rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission has become the first care home in Ipswich to receive an accredited certification in end of life care.

A deal that will see all residents and staff transfer from a Bield care home to a local provider has been finalised.

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Alderwood Care Home in Colchseter, Essex, to be 'outstanding' following an inspection in February.

The Belong Limited Retail Charity Bond has raised £50 million and closed early due to high demand from investors.

Construction specialist Stepnell has started construction on the new Little Heath Care Home and Reablement Centre, a two- and three-storey, 64 bed care home and 24 bedroom rehabilitation facility at Earlstone Crescent in Cadbury Heath, South Gloucestershire.

An event has been held to showcase Ashford Borough Council's £17 million flagship sheltered housing scheme at Farrow Court as a pioneering way to address the emerging health and housing agenda.

A Richmond charity has received a cash boost to improve the lives of people with dementia by making special films to celebrate their lives.

Innovative Aged Care is delighted to announce that chairman Laurence Geller CBE has been appointed ambassador of the world renowned Culinary Institute of America.

Raleigh Court, a care home owned by Hull-based Hica Group, has teamed up with Hull Libraries to mark Dementia Action Week and National Memory Day.

Hartford Care is proud to announce that Malden House Care Home in Sidmouth, has received an overall ‘outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the first outstanding rating for the Hartford Care family.

Hadrian Healthcare Group is now taking enquiries for its latest luxury care home - The Manor House Harrogate. The £12 million development is currently under construction and is due to open in September this year.

Derbyshire based Wildgoose Construction has won three contracts worth a total of £16 million, including a £10 million care home.