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South Downs care home expands assisted living provision
Richard Howard, News Editor (18-Jun-13)
A reputation for quality assisted living facilities has led to Barlavington Manor Care Home, in West Sussex, being granted planning permission to create three extra bungalows. Working with a team of consultants, which include Tanner & Tilley Town… read full article
National Care Home Open Day prepares to challenge misconceptions about care homes
Julia Corbett, News Editor (18-Jun-13)
The project to combat the misconceptions associated with care homes will take place on 21 June 2013. National Care Home Open Day will be taking place throughout care homes on Friday and will see many care homes… read full article
Staff at Care South are recognised for their achievements at annual awards
Julia Corbett, News Editor (18-Jun-13)
Care provider Care South spent an evening recognising the achievements of staff at their annual awards ceremony. Care South is a registered charity organisation which provides both residential and home care to… read full article
Leading think tank to look at how best to organise health and social care
Sue Learner, News Editor (18-Jun-13)
Leading health care think tank, The King’s Fund, has launched a new Commission to look at how best to organise health and social care. The NHS and social care system were established in 1948, but since this there… read full article
New Oswestry care home impresses on opening
Richard Howard, News Editor (17-Jun-13)
North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson has praised the design of the latest addition to the Coverage Care Services Ltd portfolio, the 88-bed New Fairholme in Oswestry. Mr Paterson, who is also Secretary of State for Environment, Food… read full article
Activity advisor from Anchor care group receives MBE
Julia Corbett, News Editor (17-Jun-13)
Debbie Sharples has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after her work for Anchor care group. Ms Sharples has worked as a customer engagement advisor within the group for over eight years,… read full article
Latest News Analysis, Profiles, Features, Innovative Care Home & Debates
Carer designs mobility aid clip to help identify care home residents
Laura McCardle, News Editor (10-Jun-13) article from 'Innovative Care Home' section
Elderly care home residents and people with dementia will find it easier to identify both themselves and their mobility aids thanks to a clever creation by a senior carer. Adeline Dalley, who lives in Warminster,… read full article
UK care homes are failing to protect themselves legally
Ellie Neville Marketing Manager carehome.co.uk (06-Jun-13) article from 'Features' section
Solicitors who provide legal advice to care homes have frequently found that care homes struggle to deal with day to day legal issues and subsequently are unprepared for allegations relating to the care of their… read full article
Sue Learner, News Editor (04-Jun-13) article from 'Profiles' section
Actress Amanda Waring, who starred as Gigi in the West End musical and had TV roles in Sherlock Holmes, Casualty and All Creatures Great and Small, has devoted the last 10 years to promoting dignity in care. As… read full article
Care homes urged to get residents online and stop the ‘digital divide’ becoming a ‘digital gulf’
Sue Learner, News Editor (04-Jun-13) article from 'Features' section
Care homes are being urged to get their residents online, after figures from carehome.co.uk revealed only a fifth of care homes in Britain have internet access for their residents. Statistics from carehome.co.uk… read full article
Horse therapy from Rupert benefits Sambrook House residents
Julia Corbett, News Editor (30-May-13) article from 'Innovative Care Home' section
When care home owner Neil Robson came back from his holidays to find out that a horse had been booked to visit his residents, he understandably had his reservations. However, Rupert the horse is no… read full article
Don't stay silent about dementia, urge Awareness Week campaigners
Richard Howard, News Editor (22-May-13) article from 'News Analysis' section
Dementia Awareness Week 19-25 May, was used by campaigners to highlight the importance of discussing mental health-related concerns with loved ones and health professionals. Promoting their theme of 'worrying… read full article
Latest Press Releases
Winners of the Environment, Health & Social Care Business of the Year Award 2013
18-Jun-13 read full article
“Inspirational” PJ Care founder Jan Flawn scoops award for pioneering women
17-Jun-13 read full article
Open invitation to Riversway Nursing Home for National Care Home Open Day
17-Jun-13 read full article
Upcoming Care Sector Exhibitions & Conferences
National Learning & Development Forum
Date:
Thursday 20 Jun 2013
Location: Concorde Centre, Manchester Airport
Organiser:
NASHICS
Contact: 0845 6434 812
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National Care Home Open Day
Date:
Friday 21 Jun 2013
Location: Sunrise of Knowle
Organiser:
Sunrise of Knowle
Contact: 01564 732400
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National Care Home Open Day
Date:
Friday 21 Jun 2013
Location: TBA
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Upcoming Care Sector Awards
Life After Stroke Awards
Date:
Wednesday 26 Jun 2013
Location: The Dorchester, London
Organiser:
The Stroke Association
Contact: 0303 3033 100
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Care Integration Awards 2013
Date:
Tuesday 09 Jul 2013
Location: Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London
Contact: 020 3033 2632
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Patient Safety Awards 2013
Date:
Tuesday 09 Jul 2013
Location: Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London
Contact: 020 3033 2639
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Upcoming Care Home Events & Open Days
Open day from 2.00pm -4.30pm
Date:
Monday 06 May 2013 – Tuesday 06 May 2014
Location: Osborne Lodge
Organiser: Osborne Lodge
Contact: 01425 618248
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Speed Friendship
Date:
Saturday 01 Jun 2013 – Sunday 30 Jun 2013
Location: Sunrise of Tettenhall
Organiser: Sunrise of Tettenhall
Contact: 01902 774100
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Art Classes
Date:
Tuesday 04 Jun 2013 – Tuesday 25 Jun 2013
Location: Sunrise of Cardiff
Organiser: Sunrise of Cardiff
Contact: 0292 068 4800
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Free 1 night trial
Date:
Saturday 15 Jun 2013 – Sunday 30 Jun 2013
Location: The Oaks Residential Care Home
Organiser: The Oaks Residential Care Home
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Open Week
Date:
Monday 17 Jun 2013 – Saturday 22 Jun 2013
Location: Sunrise of Knowle
Organiser: Sunrise of Knowle
Contact: 01564 732400
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Armchair Zumba Gold
Date:
Wednesday 19 Jun 2013
Location: Barchester Hickathrift House
Organiser: Barchester Hickathrift House
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