Care Home News
Care home market trends - a leading property consultant's perspective
29 Jun 2012
People’s expectations of what they want from a care home are changing and this is dramatically impacting on the care home market. In recent years, there has been a shift in demand with more care home providers.....
Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson speaks for the first time about his dementia
29 Jun 2012
Gerry Anderson, creator of Thunderbirds, has spoken for the first time about his dementia. Mr Anderson, who officially launched the Memory Walk organised by Alzheimer's Society and Bupa Care Homes said: “I was upset when I found.....
MPs vote in favour of Minister for Older People, following a campaign backed by Esther Rantzen
29 Jun 2012
MPs have voted in favour of a motion urging the Government to consider appointing a Minister for Older People. The House of Commons debate followed intense pressure from Grey Pride campaigners who presented a 137,000-strong petition.....
Foolow Court extra care site receives planning permission
29 Jun 2012
One of three extra care housing schemes being planned by Derbyshire County Council, in association with the Chevin Housing Association Ltd, has been given the go ahead after an open day was held at the Foolow Court site welcoming.....
Campaigner launches petition calling for CCTV to be installed in all care homes
29 Jun 2012
The campaign group, Your Voice Matters, has launched a petition calling for CCTV to be installed in all care homes. Founder of Your Voice Matters, Jenny Moore, believes the only way to prevent abuse occurring such as that exposed.....
ADASS announces support for Community Equipment Code of Practice Scheme
28 Jun 2012
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have officially endorsed the Community Equipment Code of Practice Scheme, known as CECOPS. The quality framework, already recognised by England’s care regulator the Care.....
Quantum Care open new Stevenage care home Jubilee Court
28 Jun 2012
Named in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Jubilee Court is the latest addition to the care home portfolio of the South East-based Quantum Care, which offers a contemporary living design for older people with care needs,.....
Care home providers to publish statistics on number of medication errors and complaints
28 Jun 2012
Care home and home care providers will have to publish data on number of medication errors and complaints, under an agreement in the Government’s Open Data White Paper. The move towards more transparency should enable people to.....
CQC publishes first market report on the performance of health and social care providers
28 Jun 2012
England’s care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has outlined the key problem areas causing care failings in the NHS and the care sector. Compiled through more than 14,000 unannounced inspections that looked at both care.....
Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking work with the National Association of Care Catering
28 Jun 2012
This September will see the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) gather with care caterers at the 2012 National Training & Development Forum, taking place from the 19th to the 21st September, to mark the 25th anniversary since.....
High profile conference on dementia nearly sold out
28 Jun 2012
The conference 'Dementia – A National Crisis' is nearly sold out, according to organisers. The event which is being held on 4 October at Manchester Conference Centre is for anyone involved with or affected by dementia who wants.....
Specialist dementia care trainers announced by Care UK
27 Jun 2012
Care UK, one of the UK’s largest care providers, has announced the appointment of three specialist dementia trainers, as the company aims to prioritise driving up dementia care capabilities through access to an award-winning training.....
Leading care sector figures call for lessons to be learnt on learning disability care failings
26 Jun 2012
Commenting on the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) national report on the performance of hospitals and care homes in England where looking after adults with a learning disability, published yesterday, chief executive of the English.....
HC-One announce partnership to pioneer medicine barcode technology
26 Jun 2012
One of the UK’s largest care home providers, HC-One, have announced a partnership with medication pioneers Pharmacy Plus, in order to make the most of the latest medicine barcode technology for the benefit of older people in care. The.....
Memory Walk 2012 announced for September
26 Jun 2012
Last year’s successful Memory Walk, made possible thanks to a collaboration between care home provider Bupa Care Homes and the Alzheimer’s Society, has convinced the partnership to organise a second Walk this September. Raising.....
Action on Elder Abuse chief executive wins "outstanding contribution to social care" award
26 Jun 2012
The chief executive of Action on Elder Abuse has won the award for “outstanding contribution to social care”. Gary FitzGerald received a standing ovation at the finals of the Great British Care Awards which were held at the Grosvenor.....
Isle of Wight new build completed by Greensleeves Homes Trust
25 Jun 2012
Residential and nursing care provider the Greensleeves Homes Trust have announced the completion of a new build and major refurbishment programme at The Briars Care Home, on the Isle of Wight. Six comfortable bedrooms are available.....
Nearly half of learning disability homes need to improve
25 Jun 2012
The Care Quality Commision (CQC) has published a national report on the performance of learning disability care home services in England, undertaken in response to last year’s BBC Panorama programme that went undercover to reveal.....
New guide launched to help family carers better understand NHS Continuing Health Care
22 Jun 2012
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has launched a new guide on NHS Continuing Healthcare for family carers of people with learning disabilities. NHS Continuing Healthcare is the name for a complete package.....
Care home gets a visit from the Olympic Torch
22 Jun 2012
Ainsdale Court Nursing Home in Prescot, Mersyside, was visited by the Olympic torch and one of the official bearers, where some of its residents are former athletes. Mike Dooling, 83, who ran his torch relay leg in Cheshire’s Tatton Park, visited.....
Design and build specialist Castleoak finishes building three care homes
22 Jun 2012
Over 200 care home beds and 57 extra care apartments have been created by the latest completions from care sector development, design and build specialist, Castleoak. Care UK’s 70-bed care home, Mill View, in East Grinstead, is.....
Need for a Minister for Older People to be debated in House of Commons
21 Jun 2012
The hot topic of whether the government should appoint a Minister for Older People has been scheduled for debate in the House of Commons. Taking place on Thursday 28th June, the Backbench Business Committee debate follows intense.....
Care home provider backs report that aims to improve dignity in care homes
21 Jun 2012
Care home provider, Colten Care Ltd, is backing the Delivering Dignity report, designed to tackle the underlying causes of poor care and secure more dignity for older people in care homes and hospitals. The report produced by the Commission.....
Care home manager meets the Queen because of her outstanding care work
21 Jun 2012
A care home deputy manager got to meet the Queen, as a result of her outstanding care work, for which she has won two awards. Sarah Coleman, deputy manager of care home in Mid Glamorgan, Wales, met the Queen when she.....
Care home social and leisure organiser wins national award
21 Jun 2012
The social and leisure organiser of a care home in Northern Ireland has won a national award for ensuring residents are visually and socially stimulated. Oonagh Duffy, who has worked at Ben Madigan Care Home in Newtownabbey for over two years,.....
Profile: CQC chief Cynthia Bower admits 'we have made some mistakes along the way'
20 Jun 2012
In an exclusive interview with carehome.co.uk, Cynthia Bower, chief executive of the Care Quality Commission admits “we have made some mistakes along the way”. Ms Bower will soon be stepping down from the.....
Will the 'f' word be in the White Paper
19 Jun 2012
The long-awaited White Paper on adult social care is due out very soon, but the question on everyone’s lips is whether it will bring about the much needed reform of the care sector. Charities and those in the care home sector are.....
Pet therapy brings the joy of animals to care homes
19 Jun 2012
Britain is considered a nation of animal lovers, so why should this be any different if we have to move into a care home? A dog’s silly antics and wagging tail or a cat purring on one’s lap can raise a smile, or relax anyone, regardless.....
The Care Professionals Benevolent Fund
19 Jun 2012
This month carehome.co.uk explores the role of the Care Professionals Benevolent Fund (CPBF), and its ongoing contribution to care sector issues. Founded in 2009, the is committed to “caring for the carer”, offering.....
Care home in North Wales wins award for its innovative operatic workshops
19 Jun 2012
A care home in North Wales, has won an award for its collaboration with the Hallé orchestra and the Welsh National Opera. Pendine Park in Wrexham was given the arts, business and community award at the Arts and Business Cymru Awards.....