RECENT NEWS
Avoiding heat related illnesses
Scientists at the University of Brighton are researching ways in which the elderly can avoid heat-related illnesses, which claim 2,000 lives in the UK each year.
Residents test cushion for wheelchair users
Residents at a Glasgow care home have been among some of the first to try out and provide invaluable feedback on a new cushion for wheelchair users.
Volunteers welcome in Midlothian
Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can have in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in West Lothian.
Innovative approach to dementia care
A Falkirk care home is raising the bar across the country in its support for people with dementia as it officially opens an innovative ‘village’ for residents.
New project is music to the ears
Service users and their families at some of Bield’s care homes in Fife are set to join a pioneering project that uses music to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
Neigh chance of long faces in Edinburgh
Residents at a care home in Edinburgh have been horsing around thanks to an in-house visit from Therapy Ponies Scotland.
Fundraising reaches new heights
Bield has raised more than £160,000 over the past year thanks to the efforts of the tenants, carers, family, friends and staff.
Investors sought for care home development
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is seeking investors for a care home development opportunity in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.
Essex determines cost of care
Essex County Council’s proposed fee framework for people living in care homes is not adequate to keep homes open, according the sector.
Good design and market trends
The very first issue of Inside, Shackletons brand new fresh and exciting quarterly magazine created to deliver relevant content on good design and market trends within the care industry has launched.
Sale completed on home in Redruth
Specialist business agent, Christie & Co is delighted to confirm the successful completion of Garsewednack, a 19-bed residential care home in Redruth, Cornwall.
Volunteers Welcome in Perth
Bield, one of Scotland’s leading providers of housing and care, is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Perth.
apetito shortlisted for innovation award
apetito has been shortlisted for The Innovation Award for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
Bield Breaks New Ground in Edinburgh
One of Scotland’s largest housing and care providers for older people marked its continued commitment to invest in new affordable homes by celebrating the start of construction works on a new site in Edinburgh with a formal sod cutting ceremony.
JAMtastic Fundraiser for Edinburgh Home
A regional manager at a leading housing and care provider who is renowned for her fundraising efforts is using her skills to host social community activities for residents.
Talbot Court Nursing Home sold
Talbot Court Nursing Home, located near Port Talbot in South Wales, has been sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.
Contract awarded for assisted living scheme
Building Services contractor, LJJ, has been awarded the mechanical and electrical installation for a new assisted living scheme in Oswestry developed by Midlands-based housing association, Wrekin Housing Trust.
apetito appointed catering provider
apetito has been appointed catering provider for its care homes by the national care charity partnership Community Integrated Care.
New investor for Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults with acute physical, mental and learning disabilities, has announced that it has the backing of a new investor, Agilitas, to support the growth and development of Exemplar, especially with its new-build programme.
Promoting all-round fitness in residents
An Ayrshire care home is offering a unique new fitness activity for its residents, which aims to keep them active both physically and socially.
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