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    Nearly 300 patients moved to Ontario long-term care homes they didn't choose

    TORONTO - Nearly 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the government implemented over a year ago. The law can see those patients placed in homes up to 70 kilometres away - or 150 kilometres if they are in northern Ontario - without their consent and requires hospitals to charge them $400 a day if they refuse the transfer. It is aimed at moving so-called alternate level of care patients - who can be discharged from...

  • SHEFFIELD CARE HOME PRAISED BY CARE REGULATOR

    The team at Anchor’s Prior Bankcare home on Cherry Tree Roadwas celebrating this week after receiving the accolade. The CQC’s robust inspection process gives care homes a rating of Outstanding, Good, Requiring Improvement or Inadequate based on five categories. Anchor’s Prior Bank, which cares for 32residents, received high marks in all five categories: safety, effectiveness, care, responsivity, and leadership. The CQC inspectors were impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere of Prior...

  • 900.care sells waterless personal care products and lets you add tap water at home

    Here’s the harsh truth behind personal care products: you’re mostly buying water and plastics. The main ingredient in a bottle of shampoo or shower gel is water, and by far. It is mixed with a bunch of active ingredients. And because it’s a “pre-mixed” product, companies spend a lot of money on plastic bottles to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • What happens when you put a nursery in a care home?

    At Belong Chester, residents spend their days with nursery-age children. What effect does it have on the wellbeing of both groups? Helen Pidd reports“I think there’s something very natural about bringing young children and older people together, and yet in the UK it’s not the norm any more,” Helen Pidd, the Guardian’s north of England editor, tells Nosheen Iqbal.Is the UK missing out on the benefits of intergenerational living? Helen visits Belong Chester, a multigenerational care home in...

  • Nursing Home Care: What to Do When Medicare Wont Pay

    Here's what to do when Medicare won't pay for a nursing home facility.

  • Care home residents have eyes down and dabbers at the ready

    We all know what the importance of keeping our minds engaged in active and stimulating activities can do for our health and wellbeing. One firm favourite with many of the residents at Elm Bank, is Gala Bingo. The residents are thrilled to have the big screen event held every week, with prizes a plenty and a fresh cake slice with a lovely warm tea or coffee. It provides an opportunity for all to come together, socialise and share in the joy of an activity that gets the minds engaged. Marvellous...

  • Care home appoints new general manager

    Margaret-Ann Davidson will oversee the running of the 60-bed home and will be responsible for a team of 63 staff. Prior to starting in this position Margaret-Ann was the manager of a nursing home for older people. She has worked in the private care home sector for 14 years, having previously worked in childcare and administration. Queen’s Manor is one of over 200 care homes owned by Barchester Healthcare that offers high quality care to its local communities. The home regularly holds events...

  • Edinburgh care home shortlisted for national award

    Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood, has been celebrating after being shortlisted for ‘Best for Nursing Care’ in the Care Home Awards 2024, which recognise teams and individuals that epitomise excellence, innovation, dedication and outstanding contributions within the care sector. Specialising in dementia care, Murrayside introduced Namaste care last year, which aims to engage residents living with dementia via their senses and emotions using hand massage techniques and soft, relaxing...

  • Local care home is looking to have its cake and eat it too

    The competition is being run by Barchester Healthcare across its 250 care homes and private hospitals so the home has some stiff competition to beat. Pride is at stake as chefs and residents at each of the homes across the country battle it out. Judging will take place just after Easter and the winning cakes for each of Barchester’s divisions will be announced at the end of April. Staff and residents at the home put their heads together and donned their aprons to come up with a scrumptious cake...

  • Springwood care home welcomes guests to Easter Fair

    The Herries Road home - part of the chain operated by city charity Sheffcare - will open its doors to visitors on March 30 from 1pm to 4pm. Among the attractions will be food, stalls and games as well as an Easter Bonnet parade, with a prize for the best hat. “After a long winter, we’re really looking forward to welcoming guests to this very special Easter event,” said Springwood manager Helen Gibson. “We expect to see some great Easter bonnets in our parade but even if you don’t have the most...

  • Corby main contractor secures care home scheme

    The business, based in Corby, Northamptonshire, was awarded the contract by leading UK care provider Porthaven Care Homes after being appointed to a similar project for the client in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Demolition of the former fire station building, which has stood empty since 2020 when the fire service was relocated to a new Blue Light Hub at West Ashland, has already been completed. It will be replaced by a four-storey, 75-bed care home described as ‘tranquil and settled’ by the...

  • Care Home Welcomes Local Police Officers For Blue Light Event

    PC Colin Cursiter and PC Holly Matheson spoke to the audience about their time on the force, the challenges they face and the rewards from helping the local community, before taking questions from the residents, relatives and guests. Fran Fisher, the General Manager of Strachan House has extended the invitation throughout the local area, stating that “to say thank you to PC Colin Cursiter and PC Holly Matheson for their visit and to all of the great work our emergency services do for us, we here...