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Larkfleet starts work on retirement homes

Larkfleet Homes has started construction work on a ‘continuing care retirement community’ (CCRC) in Oakham, Rutland.

CQC's Andrea Sutcliffe awarded CBE

Andrea Sutcliffe, chief inspector of adult social care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her achievements and public service spanning over 30 years.

Miniature horses deliver seasonal cheer

In the run up to Christmas, staff and residents at Banstead-based maritime charity, The Royal Seafarers’ Society, enjoyed a visit from therapy animals Dotty and Blossom.

2018 could be year of no return

Social care could pass the point of no return in 2018 unless the Government orders emergency action to support the sector ahead of any reforms arising from its promised green paper.

Residents enjoy worldwide themed evenings

Residents at a Barrhead care home have travelled across Europe, sampling the local cuisine and cultures, without even packing a suitcase.

96-year-old explores next chapter

A 96-year-old Glaswegian has just published his first novel – which centres on a fight between South American drug barons.

Homes get top ratings for dignity and respect

Research by carehome.co.uk has revealed that more than three quarters (81 per cent) of the 74,000 reviews of UK care homes on the site have a top rating (five) for residents being ‘treated with dignity’.

Home hits right notes with memories musical

​Students from a Glasgow theatre school recently teamed up with a local Bearsden care home to create a unique, musical performance inspired by residents’ memories.

NCF appoints new chair Maria Ball

Maria Ball, chief executive of Quantum Care, has become the new chair of the National Care Forum (NCF).

Abbotswood Court helps to build business

Abbotswood Court Care Home has hosted The Mountbatten School's Business Patrons' Club, enabling the school to continue building its relationships with local businesses.

Hallmark acquires Embrace care home

Award winning care provider, Hallmark Care Homes, has acquired Ty Porth, a former Embrace Group care home in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Powerchair wins BHTA Award

The revolutionary WHILL powerchair from TGA Mobility has been highly commended within the Best Product Category at The BHTA Annual Awards Dinner.

CQC rates Herefordshire home 'outstanding'

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Highwell House Care Home with Nursing to be 'outstanding' following an inspection in July.

Prime Minister helps resident celebrate

Theresa May took time out of her busy schedule to help one of her constituents to celebrate a very special birthday.

Greenock manager scoops Sue Pembrey Award

A care home manager from Greenock is celebrating after being named the joint winner of a prestigious nursing leadership award.

Blooming success for Blackwood tenant

A green fingered Blackwood tenant is celebrating after winning the housing and care provider’s ‘Best Garden’ award.

Care Chef of the Year 2018 opens for entries

The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2018 competition is now officially open for entries; the National Association of Care Catering’s (NACC) prestigious culinary competition seeks out the nation’s best chef working in the care sector.

Care home planned for former Isle of Wight hotel

The Ocean Hotel in the popular seaside town of Sandown, Isle of Wight, has been sold has been acquired by The Care Home Group Limited.

CQC rates Bedfordshire home 'outstanding'

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Crescent Nursing Home in Bedfordshire to be 'outstanding' following an inspection in September.

New CEO to deliver charity partnerships

The CareTech Charitable Foundation, the first independent grant-making charitable corporate foundation in the care sector, has appointed its first CEO.

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