Care home raises £901 for Melton Storehouse
Wilton Manor Care Home raised £901 for Melton Storehouse at a summer fundraiser with live music, magic, and an Olympic torch visit.
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Care Home Resident's Surprise Wedding Recreation
A care home resident unable to attend her granddaughter's wedding enjoyed a surprise recreation of the big day, complete with vows, cake, and a Beatles performance.
Care home resident stabbed staff with scissors
Daniel Smith, 28, stabbed a care worker in the chest with scissors at The Gables in Rugeley, causing a collapsed lung. He was detained under the Mental Health Act.
Southport funeral director celebrates 40 years of service
Michael Rushton, of M Rushton Funeral Directors, celebrates 40 years in the profession, having supported thousands of families in Southport since 1986.
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New bench at South Pembrokeshire Hospital for rest and reflection
A new bench, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, has been installed in the communal garden at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, offering patients, staff, and visitors a peaceful spot for rest and reflection.
New specialist chairs funded by community at Glangwili Hospital
Four tilt-in-space chairs worth over £10,000, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, have been delivered to Towy ward at Glangwili Hospital to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
150-year-old Cheltenham pharmacy saved from administration
Spa Pharmacy in Cheltenham, which entered administration in June, has been acquired by Medicine Clinic Pharmacies, securing all jobs and reopening quickly.
Woman gets five-year animal ban after neglect case
Deborah Oakley, of Ruardean, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and three fish and failing to meet their needs.
New Attempt to Turn Olton Home into Children's Care Home
New Focus Child Care Limited has applied for planning permission to convert a seven-bed house in Grange Road, Olton, into a care home for four children, after earlier applications were refused.
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Ely care home fete raises £1,000 for activities
The Orchards care home in Ely raised over £1,000 at its summer fete, funding new outings and activities for residents. Mayor Rebecca Dennes and the Ely Dementia Choir attended.
Centenarian Brenda gets 160 birthday cards from Lydney
Brenda P., a 100-year-old resident at Nodens Manor care home in Lydney, received 160 birthday cards from the community, making her milestone birthday unforgettable.
Ann Widdecombe's private Requiem Mass at Buckfast Abbey
Ann Widdecombe's funeral will be a private Requiem Mass at Buckfast Abbey on August 12, with press barred and order of service published online.
Rod Stewart becomes grandfather for sixth time as Ruby welcomes son
Rod Stewart, 81, becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as his daughter Ruby, 39, gives birth to a baby boy named Levi, born August 4, weighing 9lb.
Olton Family Home to Become Children's Care Home Approved
Solihull planners approved a children's care home in Olton in five minutes, despite 21 neighbour objections, citing no statutory consultee concerns.
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Olton Care Home Approved Despite Police Objection
Solihull Council approves Olton children's care home in Birchmoor Close by 5-3 vote, despite West Midlands Police concerns over high crime and anti-social behaviour.
Free Kids Activities at Astbury Mere Care Home
Astbury Mere Care Home in Congleton offers six weeks of free Monday children's activities in its garden, connecting kids with residents, including those with dementia.
New Social Hub Opens at Bradford Care Home in Memory of Malcolm
A new social hub at Cygnet Adarna House in Wibsey, Bradford, has opened in memory of Malcolm Gray, with facilities designed by service users.
Wolverhampton care provider put in special measures
Geocare Services Limited, a Wolverhampton domiciliary care agency, has been rated inadequate by the CQC and placed in special measures after inspectors found risks to people with dementia and physical disabilities.
New care home plans for former church site in Wolverhampton
Plans submitted for two care homes with 134 rooms on the site of former St Teresa's Church in Wolverhampton, addressing a shortfall of 547 care beds.
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Dudley care chief denies dementia centre closure plans
Dudley's social care chief reassures councillors that Crystal Gateway dementia centre in Stourbridge will not close, despite service changes. New model offers more choice across borough.
Small Heath HMO to Become Children's Care Home: Plans Submitted
Birmingham City Council has received plans to convert a five-bed HMO at 141 Floyer Road, Small Heath, into a children's care home for one child, with consultation running until August 24.
Care Home Urges Heat Precautions for Elderly with Dementia
Edensor Care Centre in Clacton advises families to protect older people, especially those with dementia, from dehydration and heat exhaustion during the summer heatwave.
Family climbs Mount Snowdon for care home
The family of a former care home resident raised £2,500 by climbing Mount Snowdon to thank staff for compassionate care during her final years.
Lincoln Care Home Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Eileen Field, 100, celebrated her centenary at MHA Stones Place in Lincoln with a garden party attended by over 40 guests, including the Mayor.
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Holmfirth Social Care Leader Wins National Kindness Award
Elisa Rice, a team leader from Holmfirth, won the Jordan Carrington Kind Hearted Award for outstanding kindness supporting young people with complex needs at Huddersfield Road Young Person Service.
Daughter Raises £1,343 for Cradley Heath Care Home
Michelle Masters raised £1,343.68 for Roxburgh House Care Home in Cradley Heath, honoring her mother Yvonne who lived there with dementia. The funds will support activities and entertainment for residents.
Couple Renew Vows at Hospice After Cancer Diagnosis
A Birmingham couple renewed their wedding vows at Moya Cole Hospice after a bile duct cancer diagnosis. The ceremony took place in the Haven with family and friends.
Donations Fund Dementia Care Items for Elderly Patients
Donations have funded interactive games and therapeutic toys for elderly dementia patients on two mental health wards in Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, enhancing comfort and well-being.
Healthcare Worker Celebrates 50 Years of Service at 76
Margaret Moreton, 76, has dedicated 50 years to healthcare in Swansea Bay after following her mother-in-law's advice. She now works part-time supporting people with Alzheimer's at Port Talbot Resource Centre.
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Shirley Family Home to Become Children's Care Home
A proposal has been lodged to convert a family home in Shirley into a care home for two children. Residents can comment until August 14.
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