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£100k grant boosts veteran care home in Salford

Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.

Nationwide: Men Over 45 Unprepared for Dementia Care

New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.

Centenarian's festive birthday with penguin visitors

Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.

MP launches 'Tapp into Politics' for Dover youth

Dover MP Mike Tapp launches a new initiative to engage secondary school students in politics, following the success of his summer reading project. Aims to bridge the gap between young people and political decision-making.

Monthly job to make your poinsettia bloom again

Experts reveal the simple monthly task to keep your festive poinsettia thriving into the new year and ensure it blooms again next Christmas. Learn how to care for your plant.

Bromsgrove Care Home's Nostalgic Christmas Event

Chandler Court care home in Bromsgrove invites the community to a 1950s-inspired festive tea party on 17th December, reviving cherished traditions. Join residents for stories, singalongs and festive fun.

Pilot Programme Transforms Children's Palliative Care

An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.

Hospice funding crisis leaves 380 beds empty

Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.

West Midlands Christmas Markets in UK Top 20

The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.

Barry Care Home Coordinator Wins Top Wales Award

Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.

Birmingham Christmas Markets: Which is Best?

Birmingham's two Christmas markets go head-to-head in our festive comparison. Discover which market offers the best food, gifts and atmosphere this winter season.

West Midlands Christmas Markets 2025 Guide

Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.

Why Your Christmas Houseplants Won't Flower

Discover why your Christmas cacti, poinsettias and orchids fail to bloom. Expert tips from houseplant podcast hosts reveal common mistakes and solutions for vibrant festive plants.

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck 2025 Tour Starts

The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 begins in Burton-upon-Trent. Discover the first confirmed stops and festive details for this year's 15-stop tour.

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