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NCF unveils dedicated ICS resources

The National Care Forum (NCF) has created a range of resources designed to help the care sector implement Integrated Care Systems (ICS).

Care Sector Fundraising Ball bounces back

The Care Sector Fundraising Ball is bouncing back following its hiatus during the pandemic.

WASHCO announces second spin for Love Laundry Awards

Commercial laundry specialist WASHCO will once again be championing the care sector’s laundry stars with its Love Laundry Awards 2022.

Grove Court achieves Gold Standard with Quality Hallmark Award

Grove Court in Suffolk has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for its delivery of end-of-life care during the pandemic.

Abbeyfield takes government to task at Westminster meeting

Housing charity and care home operator Abbeyfield was invited to a session of the government’s task force on housing for older people on 25 April.

Elior grazing box picked for nutrition award

Contract caterer Elior UK’s head of nutrition Mandy Davies has won a health & nutrition award for the development of grazing boxes for care home residents.

Ivy Court grows Runwood Homes portfolio

Ivy Court, a residential and dementia care home in Balby, Doncaster, has been opened by Runwood Homes.

High Court rules government care home discharge policy during COVID ‘unlawful’

The High Court has ruled that the government’s policy of not isolating patients discharged from hospitals into care homes during the early stages of the COVID pandemic was unlawful.

Get your ticket for the Care & Occupational Therapy Show

The Care & Occupational Therapy Show is taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 21 June.

Broomhills celebrates close-knit community with scarf initiative

Residents and staff at Broomhills care home in Rochford are asking their community to join them in their ‘Knit my community’ initiative.

New care home diabetes guidelines published

The National Advisory Panel on Care Home Guidance (NAPCHD)) has launched its first set of care home guidelines for residents living with diabetes.

Autumna serves up UK’s first care home food accreditation

Independent care home directory Autumna has unveiled a new food accreditation designed to help people choose the right care home.

Intergenerational contact to be Hallmark of new play garden

Hallmark Care Homes Foundation and charity London Play have announced that their first ‘Play Garden’ will be installed at the provider’s Midford Manor home.

Wartime BBC mansion to become peaceful 64-bed care home

Plans for an ambitious retirement complex at Grade II-listed Caversham Park, Reading, Berkshire, which was used by the BBC during World War II, have been submitted by Beechcroft Developments.

Plans for 54-home Suffolk ‘care village’ approved

Mid Suffolk District Council has approved plans for the development of a 54-home ‘care village’ near the existing village of Thurston.

New Surrey retirement village a Nonsuch of independent living

Nonsuch Abbeyfield, a new independent living with extra care scheme located in Ewell, Surrey, has been officially opened by Abbeyfield Southern Oaks Society (ASOS).

Scottish provider to offer affordable staff housing

Parklands Care Homes has announced plans to build affordable housing to be made available for rent by its staff.

Audley Group eyes Danish in first international venture

Retirement housing provider Audley Group has announced its first international venture – an integrated housing community project in Denmark.

Hamberley Group agrees £100m sale and leaseback deal

In a deal worth more than £100m, care home operator Hamberley Group has sold five of its care homes to real estate investment firm Rynda Healthcare.

Charcoal artist proves to be Big Draw for care home residents

Renowned artist and Big Draw ambassador Liz Atkins recently led an exclusive live online art class for residents in four of Care UK’s homes.

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Care Roadshows - Birmingham

Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
16th May 2024

Care Home Awards

Royal Garden Hotel, London, W8 4PT
17th May 2024

LaingBuisson Social Care Summit

etc.venues, St. Paul's, London
Tuesday 11th June 2024

Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2024

Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Wednesday 17th July 2024

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National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
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15th October 2024

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