RECENT NEWS
ACI Care fills skills gap with overseas workers
Care homes group ACI Care is sponsoring overseas workers to work in its homes in the South East.
Skills for Care supports social care teams to #KeepLearning
Skills for Care has kicked off the new year with its ‘Keep learning for success’ campaign.
Kings Lynn care home opens dementia café
Amberley Hall Care Home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, is launching a dementia café offering activities for those living with dementia and support for their caregivers.
The Burlington launches Blues & Brews initiative
Surrey care home The Burlington has launched an initiative to support local emergency service and healthcare professionals.
Hertfordshire care home invests in solar energy
Foxholes Care Home has installed 132 solar panels on the roof of its building, enabling it to offset a large proportion of its daytime electricity consumption.
Elizabeth Finn welcomes new CEO
Elizabeth Finn Homes, part of the anti-poverty charity Turn2us, has appointed Dr Olivia Curno as its new CEO.
Whitby care home welcomes mayor to topping out ceremony
The Mayfield Care Home, Whitby, Yorkshire, has welcomed local luminaries to its topping out ceremony.
NCF responds to hospital discharge fund announcement
The NCF has reacted to the government’s announcement that it will make £200m available for short-term care placements to allow people to be discharged from hospitals.
FDA gives fast-track approval to breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug
The US has granted fast-track approval to Lecanemab, a potentially ground-breaking new Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Oakland Care CEO Joanne Balmer named ESG Champion
Oakland Care CEO Joanne Balmer BEM has been named ESG Champion at HealthInvestor’s Power Fifty Awards.
Ark Care Homes buys seventh Devon property
Family-run Ark Care Homes has purchased Bodmeyrick Residential Home in Holsworthy, Devon.
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of ‘broken’ social care
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has used his New Year Message to call out the ‘broken’ social care system.
Cheshire home re-engages with community to boost wellbeing
Residents at a Cheshire home have enjoyed various community outings for first time since the pandemic to help boost their mental wellbeing.
Florence and Healthcare Workers’ Foundation partner on hardship grants
Healthcare platform Florence has partnered with the Healthcare Workers' Foundation to support the charity’s mission to provide hardship grants to care workers.
Athena Care Homes extends dementia training to residents’ families
Athena Care Homes is extending its dementia awareness training to residents’ families to help create a greater understanding of the condition.
New report highlights social care pay gap
A report by National Care Forum member Community Integrated Care has warned of a social care workers pay gap crisis.
Planners back Rowcroft Hospice care home expansion
Torbay Council has approved Rowcroft Hospice’s plans to enhance its care with the addition of a 60-bed dementia and complex needs care home.
Care workers offered savings plan to ease cost of living crisis
Two Hull-based companies have established a partnership to help employees during the current cost-of-living crisis.
Intergenerational playgroup for Crewe care village
Generations are coming together at monthly playgroup sessions for Belong Crewe care village residents and local children.
Housing 21 celebrates awards win
Retirement living provider Housing 21 has been named Older People’s Landlord of the Year at the UK Housing Awards.
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Care England Conference
Church House Conference Centre, Westminster, London
16th March 2023
UK Care Week
NEC, Birmingham
22 March 2023 - 23 March 2023
Future of Care Leaders Conference
The King’s Fund, London
Tuesday 28th March 2023
Care Roadshows - Glasgow
Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow
18th April 2023
The Residential & Home Care Show, part of Health Plus Care
ExCel, London
26 April 2023 - 27 April 2023
Health and Social Care Workforce: Wellbeing, Integration and Sustainability
Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
18th May 2023
