Norfolk care home meets a man’s best friend
A care home in Downham Market, Norfolk, have been spending some much-loved time with a man’s best friend. Residents at Downham Grange are experiencing regular visits from therapy dogs, family…
‘Inadequate’ Manchester care home has its residents removed
Residents at a dementia-specialist care home in Manchester that has a large amount of safety concerns are being moved to alternative accommodation. The care home, Viewpark Care Home, Moston, Manchester,…
England ‘left behind’ in resolving social care funding issues, Age UK warns
England has now been ‘left behind in the race’ to resolve the social care funding problems the country currently faces; a charity has warned. Age UK has said an entire…
Suffolk care home rated ‘Inadequate’ bounces to ‘good’
A care facility in Long Melford, Suffolk, has been rated ‘good’ in all categories by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) three years after receiving an ‘inadequate.’ Melford Court Care…
Catching waves in the home: Bramley care home transforms home for open day
A care home in Bramley held a community open day, bringing together family and friends of its residents to create the atmosphere of a seaside trip. Cherry Blossom Manor transformed…
Stockton care home rated ‘outstanding’ for their care by CQC
A care home in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton, has been recognised for the service it provides to its residents. Ingelby Care Home received the highest rating (outstanding) from the Care Quality…
‘Alternative’ Poole care home receives ‘outstanding’
A nursing home in Poole has become part of the 2% of adult social care service rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection earlier this year.…
Cornwall Council plans to create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’ housing units
Cornwall Council has said it will create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’ housing units across the country by 2025 as part of a plan to help elderly and vulnerable people to remain…
Social care bosses promise they’ll act sensitively at crisis-hit Lincolnshire home
Social care bosses have pledged they will act swiftly and sensitively moving vulnerable residents from a Alford care home after a sheriff ordered them to close following concerns. Muirhead Care…