Care Home News
Care home review ratings now showing in Google search results
30 Jan 2017
People searching for a care home in Google search results, can now see at a glance, a care home’s rating and how many reviews it has. Looking for a care home for a relative or a friend can be an arduous.....
EU-funded robots to be tested by care group to aid UK staff
30 Jan 2017
UK academics are developing robots to care for older people in care homes, hospitals and their own homes - and Advinia Healthcare will be the first care provider to test them in a bid to ease pressure on care staff and the sector. Researchers.....
Brockenhurst students and care home residents hold lantern-making party for Chinese New Year
27 Jan 2017
Residents in the New Forest got into the spirit of the Chinese New Year by inviting local college students to a lantern-making party as part of the home’s new year celebrations. Colten Care’s Woodpeckers.....
Not just for women: Men urged to pursue a 'fulfilling and satisfying' career in the care sector
27 Jan 2017
It is no secret that the care sector is dominated by women, with men making up just 15.3 per cent of the workforce, according to the last UK census. One of the problems is that with men living longer, more.....
Cheshire care home finds dementia dolls give residents 'comfort and a sense of calm'
26 Jan 2017
A care home in Cheshire has revealed it is using doll therapy on its residents with dementia, an intervention which is still viewed by some as controversial despite it having visible benefits. Barchester.....
Scottish care home residents get a 'wee dram' on Burns night
26 Jan 2017
Older people in care homes across Scotland proved no different from the young as, they raised a shot of whisky to their national poet on Burns’ night. Staff at a care home in Bo’ness in the central lowlands.....
Alzheimer's Society reveals new branding which 'shouts louder' and makes dementia 'impossible to ignore'
26 Jan 2017
The Alzheimer’s Society has revealed its engaging new branding and strapline after in-depth consultation with those affected by dementia. The charity hopes its new image will give a stronger voice to everyone.....
To be a care home volunteer you need to 'love people'
25 Jan 2017
Daphne Smith has been volunteering at Paternoster House care home run by the Orders of St John Care Trust for ten years. The not for profit care provider provides care in 68 care homes as well as a domiciliary.....
David Cameron appointed president of Alzheimer's Research UK
25 Jan 2017
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has been announced as the new president of Alzheimer’s Research UK, having supported the cause throughout his time in office. Dementia was one of Mr Cameron’s priorities.....
Aussie model convinces care operator to create smoke-free retirement village
25 Jan 2017
The owner of a new retirement village hopes to adopt a complete smoking ban across his site, after being persuaded of the benefits of such action in Australia. The boss of Castle Retirement Living, Robin.....
Earlier diagnosis of dementia in people with learning disabilities urgently needed
24 Jan 2017
A group of voluntary sector organisations has called for earlier diagnosis of dementia for people with learning disabilities, so they can receive better support. VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group).....
Old and disabled may go to care homes against their wishes under cost-cutting plans
24 Jan 2017
Older people and the disabled may not get the choice of receiving care in their own home and may instead be forced to enter care homes, because of plans to limit home care funding. Some 37 Clinical Commissioning.....
'Allo 'Allo! actor Gorden Kaye, aged 75, dies at care home
23 Jan 2017
The actor Gorden Kaye, best known for his role in 'Allo 'Allo!, the BBC sitcom, died this morning (23 January) in his care home at the age of 75. Gorden Kaye became famous when he was cast as cafe owner René.....
Celebrities back 'mighty' fundraising quiz for Alzheimer's Research UK
23 Jan 2017
Countdown’s Rachel Riley and actress Ashley Jensen are calling on the public to host their own ‘Mighty Quiz’ and raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Budding quizmasters will unite teams on 27 April.....
Noise sensor used in aeroplanes could detect arthritis, say academics
23 Jan 2017
A sensor, typically used to spot damage to aeroplane wings, could help identify the early signs of arthritis via an easy-to-wear patch. Engineers at Cardiff University believe noise sensors used in aerospace.....
Dementia research scientist and marathon enthusiast runs in memory of grandfather
20 Jan 2017
A medicinal chemist and dementia researcher for Alzheimer’s Research UK is raising money for the charity and paying tribute to his grandfather by taking part in the Surrey half marathon. Dr Stephen Wren,.....
Care home resident who assisted at lung operation of King George VI celebrates turning 100
19 Jan 2017
Sarah Minter, who assisted at the lung operation of King George VI at Buckingham Palace, has celebrated her 100th birthday. Ms Minter, who lives at Whitegates Retirement Home in Hastings, spent her working.....
Charity calls for HIV training for care workers after they showed 'unacceptable' prejudice
19 Jan 2017
The Terrence Higgins Trust is calling for a 'major shift' in awareness and training of care workers to support older people with HIV, after it revealed a care home made a woman with HIV sit on the same chair and used antibacterial.....
Sitting for ten hours each day can age women by eight years, study finds
19 Jan 2017
Sitting down for long periods of time without participating in regular exercise can accelerate biological ageing in women, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The.....
'Unclean' North London care home for alcoholics and drug addicts put in special measures
18 Jan 2017
St Mungo’s Broadway care home in Holloway, North London, has been placed in special measures by inspectors after it was found to be ‘unclean’ with infection control problems and bedbugs. The home in Hilldrop.....
Norwich care home rated Outstanding and praised for 'attention to detail'
18 Jan 2017
Saxlingham Hall Nursing Home in Norwich has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and praised by a relative as standing out for its ‘attention to detail’. Staff at the care home in Saxlingham.....
'Don't keep quiet and carry on': Prince William urges people to speak out about mental health
17 Jan 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry united at a Heads Together conference to urge people to end the stigma and silence around mental health. Speaking at the Heads Together conference on 17.....
Care home wins PETA award for signing up to Veganuary
17 Jan 2017
Harper Fields care home in Coventry has won an award from the charity PETA for offering all residents an alternative option of vegan meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the month of January. The.....
Blackpool mural calms care home residents and sparks reminiscence
16 Jan 2017
A care home in Lancashire has brought sunny Blackpool to their residents by installing a mural of the seaside town in their lounge. A large-scale image of a sunny summer day in Blackpool occupies a full wall.....
Premier League football clubs may face legal action over lack of accessibility for disabled fans
16 Jan 2017
Premier League football clubs have been highlighted as having inadequate facilities for fans with disabilities and could face legal action if they fail to change. A new report by the Culture, Media and Sport.....
Investors find care home sector 'challenging but attractive' as market's investigation begins
13 Jan 2017
The care home sector in 2016 reflected two major events - the National Living Wage and the UK’s Brexit vote, according to a leading property broker, but the market in 2017 for quality homes remains 'robust'. A.....
Emotionally intelligent robot plays games with elderly and keeps them active
12 Jan 2017
An emotionally intelligent robot has been created to help older people stay connected with their family and friends and to help them maintain a healthy level of cognitive and social activity. ElliQ, an advanced.....
Widow falls in love again in care home at age of 95
11 Jan 2017
Elsie Bradbury, 95, has proved it is never too late to fall in love by getting engaged to a fellow care home resident, 20 years younger. The pair met at Care UK’s Broadwater Lodge care home in Surrey at the.....
Care group partners with schools to 'grow next generation of care workers'
11 Jan 2017
A West Yorkshire care group has formed partnerships with five schools throughout the Bradford area, hosting talks with hundreds of pupils about the care industry and the career opportunities on offer within the sector. Czajka Care Group,.....
Care home defends decision to evict pet dog saying it is 'out of control'
10 Jan 2017
A care home at the centre of a furore over a pet dog has defended its decision to evict the dog, saying it is 'out of control'. Over 133,000 people have signed a petition for Bob Harvey to keep his dog Darkie,.....