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Local care home hosts Spring Olympics to stir activity among its residents

by Care Choices on May 14, 2021

A care home has hosted a ‘Spring Olympics’ event for its residents to fulfil their cravings for competition and activity. Organised by care staff, the week-long series of competitions at Pine Villa featured rounds of pool, Jenga, and basketball; with a Sports Quiz to close the tournament. It comes after… Read more

Hammerson House

Hammerson House care home opens in North London

by Care Choices on May 11, 2021

In a good place: Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021

by Care Choices on May 10, 2021

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Recognising when caring responsibilities go beyond your means

by Beth Britton on

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Everyone with a learning disability should feel empowered to love their vote

by Dr Mark Brookes MBE on May 5, 2021

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New easy-read voting slips can make elections more accessible for everyone

by Care Choices on April 29, 2021

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Care home seeks ‘Star Bakers’ for Bake Off contest!

by Care Choices on April 27, 2021

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105-year-old Bristol care home resident becomes social media star

by Care Choices on April 26, 2021

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My Life TV – a new approach to TV for People Living with Dementia

by Care Choices on April 21, 2021

Encore Care Homes staff and residents fully vaccinated against Covid

by Care Choices on April 19, 2021

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Everything you need to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

by Donna Holmes on April 15, 2021

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First look: Brand new, luxury Nottingham care home Rivendell View

by Care Choices on April 13, 2021

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Marion celebrates 102nd Birthday at Oakview Lodge Care Home

by Care Choices on April 12, 2021

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Bicester care team praised by inspectors during first CQC visit

by Care Choices on April 7, 2021

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Birchwood House takes the residents down the rabbit hole for fun-filled Mad Hatter’s-themed tea party

by Care Choices on April 1, 2021

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Innovative End of Life Charity, the Anne Robson Trust launches a new telephone helpline to support thousands coping in isolation whilst a loved one is dying

by Care Choices on March 30, 2021

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The importance of good nutrition and hydration for the elderly

by Dan Baker on March 29, 2021

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Getting to know care homes with nursing

by Care Choices on

New competition launches to look for the next generation of care sector innovators

by Care Choices on March 25, 2021

Encore Care Homes encourages career-changers to apply for HCA role

by Care Choices on March 24, 2021

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hirestaff launches relationship-first approach to recruitment for the care home and healthcare sector

by Care Choices on March 22, 2021

Steps to Connections book for building community

Older people helped to reconnect with charity’s ten ‘Steps to Connection’

by Care Choices on March 18, 2021

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Family care dilemmas: How to support a loved one who doesn’t want support

by Beth Britton on March 17, 2021

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Call to Arms: Cambridgeshire care community’s young workforce uses Young Carers Action Day to encourage others to join the movement

by Care Choices on March 16, 2021

Relatives visit residents at Encore Care Homes for the first time in a year

by Care Choices on March 12, 2021

Nutrition and Hydration Week

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021 postponed

by Care Choices on

Win Scott birthday celebrations

Family reunion to mark 101st birthday celebrations for Win

by Care Choices on March 10, 2021

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Visiting in care homes

by Care Choices on March 5, 2021

Spring Budget and social care

by Care Choices on March 4, 2021

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Counting down to when we can welcome visitors back into our homes and re-open our day care hubs

by Care Choices on February 26, 2021

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How to choose a care home during the coronavirus pandemic

by Care Choices on February 25, 2021

Together with Music Webinar

by Care Choices on February 23, 2021

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Care home visits – Indoor care home visiting to resume

by Care Choices on February 22, 2021

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Community life at Riverdale – keeping spirits up during lockdown

by Care Choices on February 19, 2021

Ashworth Grange Care Home Launches ‘Heart to Heart Shout Out’!

by Care Choices on February 16, 2021

Vaccine take-up in care workers

by Care Choices on February 11, 2021

West Derby Care Home Retains Good CQC Rating Across the Board

by Care Choices on February 10, 2021

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Accessing social care for a relative or as a family carer

by Beth Britton on February 8, 2021

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Cambridgeshire rehab community ‘bridges gap’ left by lockdown with relative support forum

by Care Choices on February 4, 2021

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Channel 4 News highlights “the lengths Lilian Faithfull Care are going to protect their staff and residents”

by Care Choices on February 3, 2021

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