Older people struggling with their mental health will be able to seek advice via a new resource published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. MindEd for Older People is an online educational resource. It explains those mental illnesses commonly experienced by older people, and gives advice on dealing with them. […]
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In memory of Elaine
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Elaine Green. Elaine had worked at Care Choices for 22 years and was a true part of the family. She fought a very brave and cruelly short battle with cancer but died […]
MHA care homes praised by residents in national survey
Residents at MHA care homes are celebrating the results of a nationwide survey of care home residents. One of its homes, Mayfields Care Home Ellesmere Port, actually received top marks – 1000 out of 1000! Other high scoring homes include: Willesden Court Care Home in London got 985 and Bankhouse […]
RDB Star Rating identifies ‘5 Star’ Care Providers in Lancashire
Eight Lancashire care homes have been awarded 5 stars in the latest round of independent assessments carried out by RDB Star Rating, the leading independently accredited ‘quality’ assessment company. Sue Brand, MD of RDB Star Rating said “I would like to congratulate the Lancashire homes that have achieved this prestigious […]
Care company launches free visits to customers in hospital
Fabulous new initiative to tackle loneliness and isolation. One of Kent’s leading home care providers, Bluebird Care Maidstone, has launched a new service this week to provide companionship and support to its customers when they are in hospital, in order to reduce feelings of isolation, loneliness and anxiety. The new […]
Woman who “overcame adversity” hopes to inspire others on International Women’s Day
A woman ‘on the edge of a nervous break-down’ has spoken of how a Birmingham programme to tackle isolation helped her to overcome adversity. Ageing Better in Birmingham, a National Lottery funded project taking place across the city to drive down loneliness and isolation in people over 50, is supporting […]
Public invited to take part in national loneliness survey
A new survey about people’s experiences of loneliness launches today on BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind, in collaboration with the Wellcome Collection. The Loneliness Experiment is an online survey which will explore the nation’s attitudes and personal experiences. It aims to find out the factors that contribute to […]
Mellish House rated as Outstanding by CQC inspectors
Mellish House Residential Home in Sudbury, Suffolk, has had the best possible start to 2018. They received an Outstanding rating in the latest inspection of the home by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Maekhala Allan, Home Manager at Mellish House, said: “This is a fantastic start to the new year […]
The Big Care Survey: have your say on adult social care
The Care and Support Alliance seek your experience of adult social care. The Government has announced that it will be looking at how social care is funded and provided to people in 2018. As part of the process, they want to hear from care users and carers. It is hoped […]
Care ‘calendar girl’ Clare receives first London double Outstanding
A MUM-of-two who founded a care company in memory of her late parents is the first London home care provider to receive a double Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Clare Jefferies has devoted the last seven years to providing home care and companionship with Home Instead Senior […]
