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Channel 3 hires business development executive

Channel 3 Consulting, a digital transformation consultancy catering to more than 90 health, care, and ...

2 months

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Camascope appoints chief technology officer

Healthtech and electronic medication management technology provider Camascope has appointed Igor Royzis as chief technology officer.

2 months

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Leading industry figurejoins Portunus Associates

Portunus Associates has appointed Nick Broadbent as a consultant in his first role since retiring ...

3 months

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Athena appoints Lorna Rose chief executive

Athena Care Homes has appointed Lorna Rose as its new chief executive.

6 months

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Greensleeves chief executive named in New Year Honours List

Paul Newman, chief executive of Greensleeves Care and an advocate for the health and social ...

6 months

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Trio of new appointments for Scottish care home group

Scottish care home group Renaissance Care has announced three new appointments.

7 months

People

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Interim chief executive to leave CQC

Kate Terroni, interim chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced that she ...

9 months

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Caring Times unveils National Care Awards 2024 shortlists

The National Care Awards will take place on the night of 29 November - the ...

9 months

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Scottish health minister visits care home resident on 100th birthday

He also met resident Myra Davidson (84) to congratulate her on achieving an NVQ qualification ...

10 months

People

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CQC asks for providers’ help in Kate Terroni’s latest message to sector

'We're currently on track to deliver around 5,000 assessments by the end of March 2025,' ...

10 months

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As care worker visas drop 81%, Martin Green calls situation ‘untenable’

The shift follows Rishi Sunak's move to ban health and care workers bringing 'dependants' with ...

10 months

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Orchard Care Homes chief executive joins Care England policy board

Knight will work with Care England to identify major issues in social care and develop ...

11 months

People

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Scottish carer banned from profession after ‘bringing knives to work’

Michael Neilson was in the employment of Eidyn Care as a home care worker at ...

11 months

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NHS 5% pay rise ‘cannot be a one-off’, warns trade union

The pay rise will affect all NHS nursing staff on Agenda for Change (AfC) contracts ...

11 months

People

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REACTION: CQC’s ‘devastating approach’ as government lambasts regulator

Wes Streeting admitted the Care Quality Commission is 'not fit for purpose', something the sector ...

11 months

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Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan to become country’s first female leader

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: 'Eluned brings with her a wealth of experience and track-record ...

12 months

People

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Scottish care worker given warning after being found guilty of drinking at work

The Scottish Social Services Council found him guilty of "consuming alcohol while on shift" on ...

12 months

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Wes Streeting explains how NHS and care could make UK billions

The new health and care minister explained exactly how he foresees the sector boosting the ...

12 months

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Gillian Muir joins DAC Beachcroft from Hempsons

Muir represents a wide range of healthcare organisations, clinicians and medical professionals across North-East England.

12 months

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Visiting Angels CEO appears on BBC to discuss Home Care’s Got Talent

A grand finale will take place in York on 8 August where the winner will ...

12 months

People

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National Care Awards 2024 nominations extended until 16 August – nominate NOW

The event will take place alongside the London edition of the Care Managers Show at ...

12 months

Business

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Priti Patel joins Essex care home reopening event after 18-month refurb

The much-needed renovations were funded by Outlook Care, a not-for-profit company and provider of learning ...

12 months

People

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BREAKING NEWS: Britain welcomes new PM Keir Starmer as Labour wins election

The new PM said: 'It feels good, I have to be honest. Four and a ...

1 year

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Dan Hewitt joins care sector broker Chandler & Co from Cynergy Bank

Hewitt was formerly commercial banking relationship director for Cynergy Bank.

1 year

Finance

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Bluebird Care group appoints Melony Fairchild as operations director

Home care group Bluebird Care has appointed Melony Fairchild as operations director, overseeing five offices ...

1 year

People

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Sector reacts to Ian Trenholm’s sudden departure from CQC

Commentators have called the move at once 'swift' and 'a long time coming' amid difficult ...

1 year

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Matthew Stewart joins Nourish Care from Orgvue

Prior to joining Orgvue in 2021, Stewart worked for Experian Decision Analytics.

1 year

People

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Gary Neville opens new dementia wing at Lancashire care home

The Sky Sports pundit also spoke about the link between a professional football career and ...

1 year

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Great British Care Cycle Relay to run in tandem with Care Home Open Week

Between 24-28 June riders will cover more than 300 miles from Manchester to West London

1 year

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‘What happens to my son when I’m gone?’ asks Lib Dem leader and carer Ed Davey in emotional interview

This comes as the Liberal Democrats emphasise once again their commitment to 'free personal care' ...

1 year

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EXCLUSIVE: Care sector needs more than politicians ‘throwing money’ at it, says Nadra Ahmed

'Investment in one part of the system without the other renders it futile,' said the ...

1 year

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‘You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care,’ warns Lib Dems’ Daisy Cooper

The party spokesperson for health and care also said the Tories have done 'next to ...

1 year

People

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BREAKING NEWS: Caring Times appoints new editor

The new Caring Times editor also brings experience as both a personal assistant and unpaid ...

1 year

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Andrew Winstanley appointed Connaught Care chief executive

Andrew Winstanley has been appointed the new chief executive of Connaught Care Group.

2 years

People

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Former carer becomes home care managing director

A former frontline carer has risen through the ranks to become managing director and franchisee ...

2 years

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Homes Together announces leadership change

Care provider for disabled people Homes Together has appointed a new chief executive as part ...

2 years

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Zoe Fry and Care Managers Show host Davina McCall recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

Outstanding Society director and founder Zoe Fry and Care Managers Show host Davina McCall have ...

2 years

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Tributes paid after death of care home manager

Tributes have been paid to a “highly respected” care home manager after her body was ...

2 years

People

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Care Home Heroes winners revealed

David Fielding, handyman at Forest Care’s Cedar Lodge Care Home in Surrey, has been named ...

2 years

People

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Learn 2 Live appoints Alistair Elliott as chair

Residential mental health clinic Learn 2 Live has appointed Alistair Elliott as chairman to lead ...

2 years

People

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CQC to appoint new chief inspector of adult social care and integrated care

The CQC is to appoint a new chief inspector of adult social and integrated care ...

2 years

People

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Hilary Evans and Nadeem Sarwar appointed co-chairs of national Dementia Mission

Chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, Hilary Evans, and leader of pharmaceutical company, Eisai, Nadeem ...

2 years

People

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New Care appoints management team at Cheshire care centre

New Care has appointed Farai Hanyane and Hannah Sparks as registered manager and deputy manager, ...

2 years

People

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Hartford Care appoints people and culture director

Hartford Care has appointed Gemma Melhuish as its new people and culture director.

2 years

People

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Elizabeth Finn Homes appoints Dr Olivia Curno as chief executive

Elizabeth Finn Homes, part of the anti-poverty charity Turn2us, has appointed Dr Olivia Curno as ...

2 years

People

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Amber Housing appoints new chair and board members

Property development and housing management provider, Amber Housing, has appointed Peter Hall as it new ...

2 years

People

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Renaissance Care residents and staff raise £350 for the homeless

Two Edinburgh care homes operated by Renaissance Care have raised £350 for local homeless people ...

3 years

People

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Oakland Care’s Joanne Balmer named industry leader for ESG

Joanne Balmer BEM, chief executive of Oakland Care, has been named as the ESG (environmental, ...

3 years

Business

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Care home leader calls on government to solve social care to fix NHS

HC-One chief executive James Tugendhat has called on the government to fix the crisis in ...

3 years

Opinion

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Care UK resident teaches English to Ukrainian refugee

A team member at a Care UK home in Leatherhead, Surrey is receiving some extra ...

3 years

People

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Popular Care staff achieve professional development award in dementia studies

Four staff at a care home in Carluke in South Lanarkshire have achieved a professional ...

3 years

Dementia Care

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Accomplish raises more than £1,200 for charity of the year

Staff at care home and supported living provider, Accomplish, have raised more than £1,200 for ...

3 years

People

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Care UK celebrates 40th anniversary by raising over £43,000 for good causes

Leading care home operator Care UK has celebrated its 40th anniversary by smashing its target ...

3 years

People

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Avery Healthcare appoints new leaders

Former Barchester managing director Lorna Rose has been appointed as Avery Healthcare’s new chief executive ...

3 years

Management

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Sanctuary Care nurse honoured for exceptional care

A Sanctuary Care nurse has been recognised as an exceptional community practitioner who provides the ...

3 years

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Sandstone Care celebrates Lancashire care home’s long serving housekeeper

Sandstone Care has celebrated a highly valued team member’s 14 years of service at a ...

3 years

People

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Care workforce celebrated during memorable night at the 24th National Care Awards

The outstanding contribution of our care workforce was celebrated during a memorable night at the ...

3 years

People

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Skills for Care appoints three new trustees to Board of Directors

Skills for Care has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its Board.

3 years

People

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Hartford Care celebrates male employees for International Men’s Day

Hartford Care is celebrating its male employees as part of International Men’s Day (19 November).

3 years

People

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Barchester’s Charitable Foundation appoints new trustee

Barchester Charitable Foundation trustee Shannon Cullen Barchester’s Charitable Foundation has appointed Shannon Cullen as a ...

3 years

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Anchor housekeeper to star in Rugby League World Cup

Staff and residents at an Anchor care home are preparing to cheer on one of ...

3 years

People

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Canford Healthcare’s Amanda Rae recognised for outstanding nursing contribution

Canford Healthcare quality & compliance manager, Amanda Rae Canford Healthcare quality & compliance manager, Amanda ...

3 years

People

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Talented chefs show off skills in Sanctuary Care’s Masterchef 2022

Talented chefs showcased their culinary flair in a nail-biting cook-off to decide the winner of ...

3 years

Catering

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Caring Times supports The Care Workers Charity in Royal Parks Half Marathon

Caring Times editor-in-chief Lee Peart was among 12 runners fundraising for The Care Workers’ Charity ...

3 years

People

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Oakland Care recognised for ‘Gold’ standard workplace culture

Oakland Care Group staff and residents celebrate Gold Investors in People status Luxury care home ...

3 years

Business

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Royal Star & Garter chair reflects on attending The Queen’s funeral

Royal Star & Garter chair, major-general Tim Tyler, has reflected on attending The Queen’s funeral ...

3 years

Business

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Sarabdeep from Hallmark Care Homes wins Care Sector’s Got Talent

Sarabdeep from Hallmark Care Homes’ Lakeview Care Home in Surrey has been crowned champion of ...

3 years

People

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Former ADASS president James Bullion joins Skills for Care’s Board

Former Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) president James Bullion has joined the ...

3 years

People

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Devon care home appoints award winning director as manager

Vale View Heights care home in Sidmouth, East Devon has appointed Paul Courtney as care ...

3 years

People

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Shaw healthcare honours care home staff for long service

Employee-owned care home operator Shaw healthcare has honoured staff at a Welsh care home for ...

3 years

People

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Stow Healthcare manager receives Gold Award from England’s chief nurse

The manager of an Outstanding rated care home in Suffolk has received a coveted national ...

3 years

People

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Finalists announced for Care Sector’s Got Talent

The finalists have been announced for Championing Social Care’s initiative, Care Sector’s Got Talent!

3 years

People

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Nadra Ahmed OBE appointed Care Provider Alliance chair

Nadra Ahmed OBE, executive chairman of the National Care Association Nadra Ahmed OBE, executive chairman ...

3 years

People

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Caring Times supports CWC in Royal Parks Half Marathon

Caring Times editor-in-chief Lee Peart is donning his running shoes to raise funds for The ...

3 years

People

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Care home veterans pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

Residents at Royal Star & Garter’s care homes have paid tribute to Her Majesty the ...

3 years

People

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Care home residents share memories of the Queen

Staff and residents at Sandstone Care’s Fleetwood Hall Care Home have been mourning and paying ...

3 years

People

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Care home leaders pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Care providers have paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen after the sad news of ...

3 years

People

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Care sector mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Care leaders have begun paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after the sad ...

3 years

People

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Finalists revealed for National Care Awards 2022

Caring Times is delighted to officially announce the finalists for the 24th National Care Awards ...

3 years

People

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Florence boss calls for action on energy bills and staffing crisis

Care homes will be forced to close due to soaring energy costs if government support ...

3 years

People

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Skills for Care supports social care leaders with latest campaign

Skills for Care has launched a two-month campaign to support social care leaders. The organisation’s ...

3 years

People

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Sarah Hyman of Nexus Media Group becomes Championing Social Care Ambassador

Sarah Hyman, chief operating officer of Nexus Media Group, publisher of Caring Times and HealthInvestor, ...

3 years

People

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Sacked care worker who refused Covid-19 jab can argue she acted on religious grounds

A care worker who was sacked because she refused to have a Covid-19 vaccination can ...

3 years

Legal

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EXCLUSIVE: Overseas recruitment plan ‘too little, too late’, says care home boss

Writing exclusively for Caring Times, Tony Stein, chief executive of Healthcare Management Solutions, says reported ...

3 years

People

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Caremark adds to senior team

Home care services franchise network Caremark has appointed Kelly Blackmore-Lee as director of operations and ...

3 years

Assisted Living

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Connell Consulting enters new markets and grows team with key hires

Commercial due diligence advisor Connell Consulting has merged with Gonçalo Silva and his team of ...

3 years

People

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New Care appoints manager

4 years

People

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Vera celebrates a century as Covid restrictions eased

Residents and staff at Grimsby Grange & Manor care home in Lincolnshire have come together ...

4 years

People

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Mechanical pets comfort care home residents

Residents at Brendoncare Alton care home have been enjoying time with mechanical cats and dogs ...

4 years

People

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Paul Birley retires

Paul Birley, head of public sector and healthcare at Barclays Bank, has announced his retirement.

7 years

People