COVID-19
Bereaved families and care workers testified at the Covid-19 Inquiry, sharing heartbreaking stories of the devastating impact of the pandemic on care homes. The virus swept through these institutions like wildfire, as untested residents were sent to them from hospitals, leaving frail and vulnerable individuals exposed to the virus. The
Fund raising
Three dedicated carers, Kelly Morrison, Shelley Roveti, and Aggie Knivziew, along with Aggie's 10-year-old daughter Anastasia, will undertake a challenging 9-mile sponsored walk tomorrow, Friday, June 27, to raise money for the Sutherland residential home for the elderly where they work. The walk will start at 10am, with
Fund raising
A special car-themed event organized by Care UK's Cranford Grange care home has successfully raised over £2,400 for dementia research, with the support of local residents, car enthusiasts, and the care home's residents. The 'Race for Dementia' event was inspired by 80-year-old resident
Fund raising
Two brave care home workers from Barchester Healthcare's Kings Park Care Home, Jane Shanahan and Stephanie Read, took part in the Skydive25 fundraising challenge for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care on June 14. They jumped from 15,000 feet as part of the charity event, which aimed to raise vital
County councils
The future of numerous care homes and housing with care schemes in Norfolk is under scrutiny as the county council weighs options for new providers to take over after its contract with NorseCare expires in March 2026. The decision comes following the closure of three homes, which NorseCare said were
County councils
A vacant care home in Rhos on Sea could be rebuilt, offering 50 ensuite bedrooms for elderly residents, according to a planning application submitted to Conwy County Council. Firtree Healthcare Limited, led by lan Khanijau, has applied to demolish the existing property and construct a new purpose-built care home with
County councils
Derbyshire County Council's recent decision to close eight authority-run care homes and five dementia day centres has left many residents and their families worried about their future care. The closure of Thomas Fields, a care home in Buxton, has been particularly contentious, with some residents and their families
County councils
Derbyshire County Council's former Conservative administration had agreed to sell eight care homes, but the incoming Reform UK administration has reversed the decision. The unions and opposition parties had expressed concerns that the sell-off would negatively impact the most vulnerable residents and increase costs. The council had argued
County councils
Cambridgeshire County Council, which funded the care home where a man was given the wrong amount of medication and experienced pressure sores, has acknowledged shortcomings in the service provided to the family. The care home, which was arranged and funded by the council, accepted there were errors in the medication
County councils
Cork County Council, in partnership with Creative Ireland, the HSE, and Nursing Homes Ireland, is launching the fifth installment of the Healthcare Hoolies concert series, aiming to bring live music to residents in Community Hospitals and care homes across the county. This initiative, now in its fifth year, has a
Nursing homes
US-based CareTrust REIT, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of skilled nursing facilities by acquiring a portfolio of four facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region for an investment of approximately $74.7 million. The acquisition was funded using the company's cash on hand, which totals around $280 million. This move
Assisted living facilities
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) has announced the acquisition of a 4-facility, 396-bed skilled nursing portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic for approximately $74.7 million, inclusive of transaction costs. This investment represents a significant expansion of the company's portfolio and further solidifies its position in the skilled nursing and
