RECENT NEWS
Development due for an early finish
Care home construction company Goldfinch Developments’ first project with Glenholme Group is scheduled to finish over six weeks early.
Hull care home joins the elite
A care home in Hull has become one of only eight establishments in England to get a perfect rating from the independent regulator of health and social care in England, as its operator, MHA celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Brits still unlikely to save for retirement
Short term saving is dominating Brit’s savings habits, with two in five (35 per cent) prioritising saving for a rainy day fund over any other financial milestone, according to the latest sentiment research from Foresters Friendly Society.
Home opens specialist physiotherapy centre
Abbotswood Court Care Home in Romsey has unveiled a new state of the art treatment Hobbs Rehabilitation specialist neurological centre.
Confidence in care property sector remains
Businesses can look forward to a period of increasing confidence entering 2018, according to the latest report by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.
CQC appoints chief operating officer
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has appointed Kirsty Shaw as chief operating officer.
Slow walking in elderly linked to muscle loss
Research recently published in The Journal of Physiology has found that elderly people walk at a slower speed and tire more quickly because of loss of strength and mass in leg muscles.
MPs concerned over care home quality
Two-thirds (66 per cent) of MPs in England, including just over half (53 per cent) of Conservative MPs in England and four in five (82 per cent) Labour MPs in England, agree that their older constituents do not have enough high quality care homes to choose from.
Clegg completes Worcestershire home
Nottingham-based Clegg Construction has handed over a care home in Bromsgrove, which was built as part of a £4.6 million contract with Cinnamon Care Capital.
Gregory House achieves 'outstanding' rating
Healthcare inspectors have awarded Gregory House care home in Grantham, run by The Orders of St John Care Trust, the highest possible ranking of ‘outstanding’.
Provider proves it's never too late to learn
A leading housing and care provider has proved that it’s never too late to learn something new by running language lessons for its tenants in a bid to prevent the early onset of dementia.
CQC's Sir David Behan to step down
Sir David Behan has announced his intention to step down as chief executive of CQC. He will continue in the role until the summer to allow the appointment process for a successor to take place.
Encore takes steps to tackle care crisis
Encore Care Homes has entered a £250 million strategic development partnership with US healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT), Welltower.
Seniors and students think inside the box
Senior citizens in North Lanarkshire have been involved with a local college for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ - a shoebox appeal created by the Samaritan’s Purse to help disaster-stricken children around the world celebrate Christmas.
Rozelle nursing home changes hands
The Rozelle Nursing Home in Abergavenny, which is situated on the edge of the town centre and registered for 24 elderly clients focusing on nursing and dementia needs, has been sold.
New owner for North Devon home
The Warren Nursing Home in Northam near Bideford has been sold to local operator Lycette Care.
Suffolk home rated 'outstanding' by the CQC
The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by Mellish House Residential Home in Sudbury, Suffolk, to be 'outstanding' following an inspection in October.
Support for families living with dementia
Following an extensive project on families living with dementia, Abbotswood Court Care Home has introduced a series of initiatives to support families living with dementia.
Larkfleet starts work on retirement homes
Larkfleet Homes has started construction work on a ‘continuing care retirement community’ (CCRC) in Oakham, Rutland.
CQC's Andrea Sutcliffe awarded CBE
Andrea Sutcliffe, chief inspector of adult social care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her achievements and public service spanning over 30 years.
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