RECENT NEWS
Crown Care takes throne with York home plans approval
Newcastle provider Crown Care has been given the green light to redevelop the Moorlands care home in the outskirts of York.- News
Care England backs hospital discharge guidance, cash
Care England has welcomed new government guidance for the discharge of hospital patients to support the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.- News
apetito tucks into pioneering texture modified food range
Care home meals provider apetito has introduced a pioneering range of texture modified dishes as part of its Culinary Inspirations campaign.- News
Care homes under ‘constant pressure’ to accept Covid patients
Care homes were pressured to take Covid-19 patients at the height of crisis while residents were regularly refused treatment from hospitals and GPs, according to a study by Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).- News
Wales to allow indoor care home visits from 29 August
The Welsh government has confirmed it will allow indoor care home visits in the principality from Saturday 29 August.- News
Liverpool care homes to close less than a year after opening
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the closure of two Liverpool care homes less than a year after they opened.- News
Second time’s the charm for New Care Cheshire plans
Cheshire provider New Care has won the right to build a 60-bed care home in Wilmslow in its home county on appeal.- News
The Care Show postponed until October 2021
CloserStill Media, the organiser of The Care Show, has postponed the 2020 event until next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.- News
CASPA whitepaper teaches lessons on e-learning
The Care Software Providers Association (CASPA) has published a new whitepaper on selecting online training providers.- News
Care UK caterer served nomination for top national award
A Care UK catering expert has been shortlisted for a national catering award for his leadership qualities in delivering a ‘dining with dignity’ approach for residents.- News
Yorkshire care provider facing Covid-19 insurance battle
A Yorkshire care provider is calling for urgent government intervention after finding it almost impossible to get affordable insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic.- News
NHS leaders urge Prime Minister to fix social care
NHS leaders are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to honour his pledge to fix social care ‘once and for all’ and to set out a timetable for reform.- News
NHS-backed scheme gives virtual ticket to innovation hubs
An NHS Digital-funded project is offering care providers virtual access to innovation hubs that showcase the role of digital technology in care homes.- News
Government creates National Institute for Health Protection
The government is to establish the National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) to boost the UK’s ability to deal with and recover from Covid-19 and meet health challenges of the coming winter.- News
National Care Forum and partners launch infection control audit tool
The National Care Forum (NCF), Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) and Standards Wise International have launched an infection prevention and control audit tool for not-for-profit care providers.- News
Swallowcourt swoops for digital upgrade of Cornwall homes
Cornish care provider Swallowcourt has teamed up with IT outfit Aztek Business to undertake a digital upgrade of its care homes in response to Covid-19.- News
apetito to hold free dysphagia awareness webinar
Leading care home meals provider apetito is to host a free dysphagia awareness webinar next week.- News
Hallmark etches construction milestone for Bath property
Hallmark Care Homes has kicked off construction of the 76-bed Midford Manor development in Bath.- News
LNT makes the running for Derby home
LNT Care Developments has filed plans to build a 66-bed care home on the outskirts of Derby.- News
Castleoak sows acorn for care home near Cardiff
Castleoak Care Developments has lodged plans with Vale of Glamorgan Council to build a 70-bed care home near Cardiff in South Wales.- News
