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Combating loneliness amongst older people

by Beth Britton on January 29, 2020

With loneliness being described as a public health emergency and an epidemic, Beth Britton writes about what can be done to support older people better. Loneliness is one of the hottest topics around Christmas time, but for all the commentary on loneliness during last month’s festive period, it was listening… Read more

Lowry House rated an ‘Outstanding’ responsive service by Care Quality Commission

by Care Choices on February 11, 2020

Grange Care Home open day

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Princess Christian Care Home rated CQC Outstanding

by Care Choices on January 27, 2020

Wicksteed Court’s robotic cat is enhancing care for it’s residents

by Care Choices on January 20, 2020

If you get a good family, it will change your life

by Rachel Berry on January 6, 2020

Sleep Better Without Relying on Medication

by Dylan Foster on December 18, 2019

Surrey’s care staff are winners at gala awards ceremony

by Care Choices on December 3, 2019

How a simple postcard can bring a moment of joy to people across the country

by Care Choices on November 20, 2019

Carers rights event. Gregg Latchams Solicitors

by Care Choices on November 18, 2019

Best Dementia Care Home Award

by Care Choices on November 11, 2019

Lostock Lodge Care Home enjoy visit from Bexton Primary School

by Care Choices on November 5, 2019

Wicksteed Court are proud to support The CARE™ Badge

by Care Choices on October 22, 2019

Protecting the vulnerable during power cuts

by Care Choices on October 14, 2019

What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

by Stuart Wright on

Downing Care’s Jasmine House rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission

by Care Choices on October 9, 2019

Fonthill House rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission

by Care Choices on September 11, 2019

Middleton Hall’s traditional village show set for spectacular return

by Care Choices on September 3, 2019

Mental Stimulation is Everything: Apps that keep the Brain Ticking

by Care Choices on August 29, 2019

My Fit Festival 2019

by Care Choices on July 17, 2019

Amazon Alexa can now give NHS verified advice

by Care Choices on July 10, 2019

Deteriorating health? 5 fitness tips for older people

by Care Choices on July 4, 2019

Exeter care home dog has health and wellbeing ‘job’ officially recognised

by Care Choices on July 1, 2019

Care home’s mini-festival inspired by Glastonbury

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Voices for Veterans charity single

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All about the arts

by Care Choices on June 27, 2019

Coasters for care home

by Care Choices on June 25, 2019

Loneliness Awareness Week 2019

by Care Choices on June 17, 2019

Nominate now in the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2019

by Care Choices on June 14, 2019

We salute you, Captain Glass

by Care Choices on June 13, 2019

Allithwaite care home’s Facebook post of staff in pyjamas goes viral!

by Care Choices on June 12, 2019

Care home knitters give cold weather the needle

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Cygnet Cedars rated ‘Outstanding’ across all five assessment categories

by Care Choices on June 10, 2019

Funding wheels for independence

by Care Choices on June 6, 2019

New Branch Out Scheme

by Care Choices on June 5, 2019

Care home residents udderly a-moo-sed by special milk day guest

by Care Choices on June 4, 2019

Learning disability charity recognises outstanding volunteers

by Care Choices on June 3, 2019

Social group for the elderly aims to tackle isolation

by Care Choices on May 30, 2019

9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

by Care Choices on May 22, 2019

Toddlers and elderly benefit from joint play

by Care Choices on May 21, 2019