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Chancellor betrays vulnerable older people

The Government has betrayed millions of vulnerable older people by failing to address the social care crisis in the Autumn Statement.

Design completes groundbreaking care model

Shackletons has completed a turnkey project for Eothen Homes Wallsend development in Newcastle, a groundbreaking model of care in which each person’s quality of life is the over-riding priority.

Season opens next generation care development

The first of Season Senior Living’s next generation developments, Protheroe House in Tottenham, was officially opened by Deputy Mayor of London Joanne McCartney on Friday 18 November.

NHS sustainability and social care

The National Audit Office (NAO) has published its report into the sustainability of the NHS.

Last ditch call to chancellor on care funding

A leading social care group is making a last-ditch appeal to the Chancellor to help the care of older and vulnerable adults in this week's Autumn Statement.

Home transformed into Disney wonderland

Rosebank Care Home celebrated the birthday of Mickey Mouse in true Disney style as it opened its magical doors to family, friends and the community.

Survey reveals shortages in care provision

Four in five local authorities in the UK report not having enough care for older people in their area, new research from the Family and Childcare Trust reveals.

CQC rates Sutton care home 'Inadequate'

A Sutton care home has been inspected earlier than planned by the Care Quality Commission after it received concerns about the quality of care, raised by the public, Sutton Council and Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group.

When silence isn’t golden

A widespread stigma surrounding care homes is crippling conversations about provision of care in later life and threatening to undermine their value, according to new research from Bupa UK.

Shetland Pony Bonny pays a visit

Residents of a Glenrothes care home have been paid a special visit by Shetland Pony, Bonny as part of a generous free call from Toppy Star Pony Hire.

Mind Matters Conference

On the eve of Care England’s national conference Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, has called upon the Government to put social care at the heart of its agenda.

Decorative memorial filled with red poppies

A Bellshill care home has paid tribute to Remembrance Day by creating a decorative memorial filled with red poppies.

Residents and staff honour Remembrance Day

A Glasgow care home has paid tribute to Remembrance Day by creating a decorative memorial tree filled with red poppies and handwritten memories.

Ipswich home to reopen with local charity help

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has brokered the sale of Kent Lodge in Woodbridge Road, Ipswich to L’Arche Ipswich.

CQC rates Camberwell care home inadequate

The Care Quality Commission has rated a care home in Camberwell, south east London, as inadequate during its latest unannounced focused inspection.

Residents pay tribute with memorial garden

An Ayrshire care home has paid tribute to Remembrance Day with a memorial garden filled with red poppies.

Staff and residents commemorate Armistice Day

Barchester care homes, hospitals and offices across the country held a two minute silence to remember those who fought and fell to protect our freedom.

Somerset home to reopen under new ownership

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Elliscombe House Nursing Home in Wincanton, Somerset to a new entrant to the care sector, The Ellie Group.

Cumnock Coffee Morning Bakes by Bield

A manager of Bield’s very sheltered housing development at Glebe Court, Cumnock has raised over £1,100 during her final coffee morning in an annual tradition that has been running since 1994.

Vegan autumn festival proves a big hit

Meat-free hot dogs and pecan pie were top of the menu at a vegan festival held at Barchester’s Harper Fields Care Home in Balsall Common, where staff, residents, family and friends came together to celebrate World Vegan Day and try something a little bit different.

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LaingBuisson Social Care Summit North

Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
Thursday 13th February 2025

Care England Conference

Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London
13th March 2025

Care Sector Supplier Awards

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4ED
29th April 2025

LaingBuisson Social Care Summit

etc.venues, St. Paul's, London
Thursday 5th June 2025