RECENT NEWS

Anchor announces two appointments to Board

Anchor has further strengthened its Board with the appointment of two non-executive directors.

Number of people dying with dementia rises

The proportion of people dying with a recorded dementia diagnosis has more than doubled since 2001.

Regional operator expands with acquisition of Penzance care home

St Mary's Haven, a care home in Penzance, Cornwall has been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.

Ayrshire home scoops three awards

An Ayrshire care home is celebrating after three of its staff members and their house pet won UK-wide awards.

David Heel joins DDC Dolphin

DDC Dolphin is pleased to announce the appointment of David Heel as business development director for DDC Dolphin Canada Inc.

Success for residents at Ayr Flower Show

Residents at a care home in Ayr let their creativity flourish at this year’s annual Flower Show, with one miniature garden scooping third place.

Ensuring the highest industry standards

Chief executive of Care England, Martin Green, will be delivering his thoughts on best practice within the healthcare environment in a one-day event aimed at ensuring the highest standards among industry professionals.

Virtual dementia experience

Visitors to this year's Care & Dementia Show (11-12 October) at the NEC, Birmingham, can experience first-hand just what people with dementia go through on a daily basis with a Virtual Dementia Experience.

Celebrating friendship across communities

Once again care homes are planning to celebrate connections with their local communities. After a successful day of celebrating great care across the UK on Care Home Open Day 2016, and with over 4,300 care homes taking part, the date for 2017 is confirmed as 16 June.

Homes host 'Come Dine with Me' event

Three Lanarkshire care homes have served up a dish of stiff competition – by jumping on the Come Dine With Me bandwagon and staging their own version of the popular television show.

Shropshire care home and manager fined

A Shrewsbury care home owner and its former manager have been fined over £50,000 at Telford Magistrates’ Court today after admitting they failed to provide safe care.

Failure to plan for ageing society

A group of national charities have criticised the Government’s "incredibly disappointing” progress in planning for our ageing society.

Care providers feeling the squeeze

The care and support older people receive increasingly depends on where they live and how much money they have rather than their needs, according to a new report by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.

Care home sold for an undisclosed sum

Somerforde Care Home in Newton Abbot, Devon has been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.

Home benefits from cheaper energy

Since deciding to switch from oil to LPG for its heating system, Champions Place, a family–owned residential home in Surrey, has continued to benefit from cheaper energy bills.

Workshop to improve the mealtime experience

The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched a dedicated training workshop to support the care sector with the challenges of catering for people living with a dementia, while helping to enhance their life quality.

Hamberley unveils latest care home

Luxury care home developer Hamberley has unveiled the latest in a group of 10 new state of the art homes, which it is building for Gracewell Healthcare.

Summer fete smashes fundraising target

Bupa’s Claremont Care Home in Ayr is celebrating after its annual summer fete raised £966, smashing its original fundraising target.

Luxury home welcomes new team

A Melksham luxury care home has unveiled its all new senior leadership team as the home prepares to almost double in size.

Reducing care home running costs

The cost of operating a care home continues to rise, which in turn is pushing up the cost of residential care – reportedly now over £30,000 per annum for a room in a care or nursing home. Hence, public and private healthcare providers are seeking high performance specialist equipment and services that reduce budget pressures without compromising care.

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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