RECENT NEWS
Parliamentarians urge government to act on medical device supplies
Over 40 MPs and Peers have signed an open letter urging the government to protect the production of medical device, equipment, and healthcare products in the UK.
Lifeways Group becomes Championing Social Care patron
Championing Social Care has announced that Lifeways Group is to join the initiative as a founding patron.
Planning permission to be granted for 68-bed care home in Taunton, Somerset
National planning consultancy Boyer has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Mercian Developments for 68-bed care home in Taunton, Somerset.
Engineering firm RWO wins Yorkshire care home contract
North East engineering firm RWO has won a six-figure contract to support construction of a new care home and assisted living facility in North Yorkshire.
Bridgend care home sold to independent investment group
Heathfields Residential Home in Bridgend, Wales, has been sold to an independent investment group after 30 years of private ownership.
Aria Care celebrates official launch with tea parties
The newly formed Aria Care Group has celebrated its official launch with a series of Alice in Wonderland tea parties.
Two Anchor homes make Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide
Two care homes run by England’s largest provider of not-for-profit care, Anchor, have made the Knight Frank Top 50 Luxury Care Home Guide for 2023.
Hallmark acquires Cardiff site for new care home
Hallmark Care Homes has acquired a 1.79 acre site in Cardiff to develop a new 80-bed, residential, nursing, and dementia care home.
Schoolchildren name suites at Care UK’s new Cuttlebrook Hall home
Pupils from a local primary school have won a competition to name the suites at Care UK’s new Cuttlebrook Hall care home in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Derby care home celebrates grand opening
Heatherton House in Littleover, Derby, has celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting ceremony.
People at the Heart of Care reforms ‘in tatters’ says NCF
The National Care Forum has expressed its disappointment after the government significantly reduced its promised support for the social care workforce.
Care provider Hark Group trebles in size following acquisitions
North East care provider Hark Group Holdings has recently trebled in size following a number of acquisitions across Tyne and Wear.
Four Seasons Health Care wins Feefo Trusted Service Award
Four Seasons Health Care has won the Feefo Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses delivering world-class customer service.
Care UK opens Shrewsbury’s newest care home
Care UK has held a grand launch event for the opening of its state-of-the-art Oxbow Manor care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Vida Healthcare celebrates 10 years of dementia care
Specialist care provider Vida Healthcare is celebrating a decade of providing care to people living with dementia.
Anchor becomes first care provider to win Inclusive Employers Gold Status
Anchor has been awarded Gold Status in the 2023 Inclusive Employers Standard – the first housing and care provider to achieve the accolade.
Ideal Carehomes announces 8.5 per cent pay rise
Award-winning care provider Ideal Carehomes is increasing pay for all of its hourly-paid team members by 8.5 per cent.
Barchester healthcare celebrates fourth RoSPA awards win
Barchester Healthcare has been named RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Healthcare Sector Winner for the fourth time in five years.
apetito adds some Oomph with strategic partnership
Care home meals provider apetito has partnered with wellbeing specialist Oomph to enable care home teams to access its dietary expertise.
Milton Lodge officially opened at Ashlynn Grange Care Home
Athena Care Homes has officially opened its new £1m Milton Lodge community at Ashlynn Grange Care Home.
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