RECENT NEWS

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.

Croft Lodge and The White House in Teignmouth, Devon have been sold on behalf of FRP Advisory LLP and Langton Care Ltd.

A woman was banned from visiting her mother in a Liverpool care home after she complained about her treatment, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

A pub built by Borough Care at its Bamford Close home in Cale Green, Stockport is now open for business.

Whitehouse Farm Centre near Morpeth has launched a new initiative, which aims to encourage new friendships and tackle isolation through a regular programme of events and social activities.

Nominations are now open for the Towergate Care Awards 2018. The specialist insurance broker provides cover for various areas of the care industry and wants to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in care.

Audley Group has been awarded Retirement Living Operator of The Year at this year’s RESI Awards.

As part of its ongoing commitment to resident safety, earlier this year New Care took the decision to install Dechoker devices across its portfolio of care homes.

Scarborough care provider Saint Cecilia’s enjoyed a triple slice of the Royal Wedding and FA Cup celebrations.

A new scheme that encourages mothers with young babies to spend time with older people who are living with dementia is thriving at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham.