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Orchard Care makes Dementia Promise

Orchard Care Homes has launched Dementia Promise, a new initiative aimed at shifting attitudes towards dementia care across the UK.

Person Centred Software adds some Oomph with new acquisition

Digital care planning system provider Person Centred Software has acquired the leading wellbeing business for older adults, Oomph Wellness.

Abbeyfield Brecon gets new boilers thanks to Wolfson Foundation grant

A grant from the Wolfson Foundation has enabled the installation of two new boilers at Abbeyfield House, Brecon.

Dorset home sold to Hong Kong buyer

St Cecilia care home in Poole, Dorset, has been sold to newly established care group, Nisi Dominus Frustra Ltd.

Later living firm Untold Living secures backing from Matter Real Estate

Untold Living, a new later living developer, has received backing from Matter Real Estate to acquire and develop multiple schemes.

Bognor Regis care home sold with Aplomb

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has completed on the freehold sale of Aldersmead Care Home in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

Mayor of Warrington goes out on a Lymm to open care home

The Mayor of Warrington, Councillor Jean Flaherty, has officially opened Statham Manor, a new care home located in Lymm, Cheshire.

Oakland Care a ‘Top Employer’ for third year running

Oakland Care has been named as a ‘Top Employer’ for the third time in a row in this year’s Top Employers UK list.

Care Hires asks carers to #ShareWhyYouCare

Staff management platform Care Hires has launched #ShareWhyYouCare week for carers to share the reasons why they work in the care sector.

Macc Care Group offers warm spaces and lunch this winter

The Macc Care Group is offering a warm space for the elderly to escape the cold and socialise this winter.

apetito celebrates Veganuary with new plant-based meals

apetito has announced a selection of new, nutritionally balanced vegan dishes to coincide with Veganuary.

AI-driven digital care companion in new trials

Tech innovator Sentai is to road test its AI-driven digital companion for older people in a study run by the University of Plymouth.

Hartford Care partners with Sensio to reduce risk of falls

Hartford Care has teamed with Sensio to trial the Norwegian company’s fall reduction technology.

Athena Care Homes plants 5,000 trees with Ecologi

Family-owned Athena Care Homes has planted 5,000 trees in Kenya, Morocco and Madagascar in a drive to become more sustainable.

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.

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FREE Webinar: Care Trends Report Launch – Let’s Talk Facts and the Future of Technology

Online
Tuesday 6th June 2023

Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2023

Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Wednesday 12th July 2023

The Care Show 2023

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17th October 2023

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Tuesday 31st October 2023

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14th November 2023

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