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Care England calls for care providers to be categorised as ‘vulnerable’
Care England has written to the government to call for care providers to be categorised as ‘vulnerable’ in its upcoming three-month review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.
Care home planned for Grade I listed Hampshire site
Planning permission has been granted for a new care home at LifeCare Residences’ existing Grade I listed Grove Place retirement village in Hampshire.
Elizabeth Finn Care Homes shortlisted for multiple awards
Elizabeth Finn Care Homes is celebrating after having been shortlisted for 11 awards.
CoolCare rebrands to solidify market-leading position
Leading care home admin software provider CoolCare has undergone a comprehensive rebrand.
Croft Avenue home in Cumbria sold to PH Care Group
PH Care Group has successfully purchased its seventh care home, Croft Avenue in Cumbria, to add to its burgeoning portfolio.
Topping out ceremony for Spinnaker View extra care community
Places for People Living Plus has held a topping out ceremony for Spinnaker View extra care community in Gosport.
Archers Court takes aim at dementia
Orchard Care has opened a second Reconnect service, aimed at supporting individuals with complex dementia needs, at its Archers Court care home.
Tunstall Healthcare marks World Alzheimer’s Month
Tunstall Healthcare is marking World Alzheimer’s Month - September 2022 - with a range of fundraising and partnership initiatives.
PainChek publishes digital care report on World Alzheimer’s Day
PainChek’s The Digital Transformation in Aged Care: 2022 and Beyond report has been published to coincide with World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September 2022.
QCS enhances Dementia Centre offering
Leading SaaS platform Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has released major enhancements to QCS Dementia Centre.
Three Bridges staff reach Great British Care Awards regional finals
Staff at Orchard Care Homes’ The Three Bridges care home in Warrington have reached the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards.
Hallmark takes the lead at former Guide Dog site
Hallmark Care Homes has acquired a two-acre site in Woodford Green, East London, from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
Avery Healthcare combats falling with 'Step Up and Stay Up' campaign
Avery Healthcare has launched its September 'Step Up and Stay Up' campaign to promote its falls prevention programme.
Vayyar partners with Southern Care to boost fall detection solution
Automatic fall detection and remote monitoring innovator Vayyar Care has partnered with nurse call system provider Southern Care Maintenance Ltd (SCM).
Blossomfield Rose flowers for Macc Care
Macc Care group, which runs care homes across the Midlands, is set to open Blossomfield Rose in Solihull.
Rosy future for Thornfields in Lymington after Emerald Care purchase
Thornfields care home in Lymington, Hampshire has been sold to new market entrant, Emerald Care Providers Ltd.
Anchor secures its future by acquiring two new care homes
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, has announced a further expansion of its care home portfolio.
Abbeyfield flushed with success after menopause accreditation
The Abbeyfield Society has officially achieved accreditation as a menopause friendly employer.
Liz Truss must deliver on Tory promise to ‘fix social care’ says Care England
Care England is calling on Liz Truss to fulfil the 2019 Conservative manifesto pledge to ‘fix social care’.
Autumn COVID booster rollout targets care home residents and staff
Care home residents and staff are being prioritised by the NHS for new, variant-tackling COVID-19 vaccination jabs.
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