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Don’t lock families out of care homes

by Care Choices on November 2, 2020

A coalition of over 60 organisations, brought together by the National Care Forum (NCF), urge the government to ensure new national lockdown does not include locking out care home visitors. The NCF – the leading member association for not-for-profit social care providers – sent an open letter to Matt Hancock,… Read more

Ten of the most common will-writing mistakes to avoid

by Jodie Wielgus on October 21, 2020

Father and Son Living 4,000 Miles Apart Reunite

by Care Choices on November 27, 2020

Using Technology to Improve Care

by Care Choices on November 23, 2020

Why posture matters in the fight against pressure injuries

by Care Choices on November 19, 2020

Barchester Healthcare launch Covid secure visiting suites

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How to look after & protect the elderly in your community during Winter

by Scott McDougall on November 5, 2020

Fenchurch House Care Home declared officially open

by Care Choices on October 13, 2020

5 practical ways to stay positive and engaged through Winter

by Care Choices on October 9, 2020

Visiting in Care Homes

by Care Choices on October 7, 2020

Suffolk care home resident celebrates centenary year

by Care Choices on October 1, 2020

The importance of having an up-to-date will

by Alison Beech on September 28, 2020

New Dementia ‘village’ opens doors to patients at St Andrew’s Healthcare

by Care Choices on September 21, 2020

CMM Insight Northamptonshire Care Conference 2020

by Care Choices on September 18, 2020

Care home staff take a leap of faith to support co-workers Son

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UK care home sector shows resilience despite COVID-19

by Care Choices on September 16, 2020

Remain in your home with a live-in care service

by Caroline Freeman on September 10, 2020

Guests and care teams reunite as day care hubs re-open across Lilian Faithfull Care

by Care Choices on September 9, 2020

ITV’s Flavia Cacace​ says ‘Care Home Residents are ‘Strictly’ FABULOUS on the Dancefloor!’

by Care Choices on September 4, 2020

Is Care Work a Last Resort After Redundancy?

by Care Choices on September 3, 2020

The Importance of Respite Care

by Beth Britton on August 26, 2020

Swanholme Court Care Home welcome new manager

by Care Choices on August 21, 2020

Wicksteed Court Care Home – how we remained Covid-19 free during the peak of the pandemic

by Care Choices on August 4, 2020

Regaining Your Independence Post-Lockdown

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Tonbridge Care Home Residents Get Crafty with Vases

by Care Choices on July 16, 2020

Care homes tennis themed activities a grand slam!

by Care Choices on July 14, 2020

#StarsInMemory – Connected by Care – United by Loss

by Care Choices on June 24, 2020

Moving into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic

by Beth Britton on June 18, 2020

Visitors Gate reuniting residents with loved ones at Stowford House Care Centre

by Care Choices on June 11, 2020

Dilapidated summer house becomes garden ‘public house’ at a Waveney care home

by Care Choices on June 9, 2020

Birmingham carer speaks out about ‘lockdown loneliness’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

by Care Choices on June 8, 2020

CQC data on COVID-19 deaths for people with a learning disability

by Care Choices on June 2, 2020

Care Home Stages Special Wedding for Its Manager and Senior Carer

by Care Choices on June 1, 2020

Living with Memory Loss – Tips for Managing Day-to-Day

by Beth Britton on May 21, 2020

Gravesend Care Staff are Quarantine Queens for Glamour Day

by Care Choices on May 5, 2020

‘Musical Care Boxes’ – an initiative set up by Bowtell Music

by Care Choices on April 23, 2020

Sanders Senior Living provide meals for vulnerable people

by Care Choices on April 22, 2020

Pen-demic Pals write through the loneliness of Covid19

by Care Choices on April 20, 2020

Care Act easements and what they mean for you

by James Farrell on April 15, 2020

Join The Big Thanks with your #GoodEgg shout out this Easter Weekend!

by Care Choices on April 9, 2020