George Clooney pops into Berkshire care home, melts hearts
We all love and feel good story, right? Well this week’s come courtesy of the awesome George Clooney, who popped into the Sunrise of Sonning Retirement and Assisted Living Facility in Berkshire earlier this week to surprise 87 year-old birthday girl and resident, Pat Adams. He came holding a bunch of flowers, a card and a […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Castle Minibus is taking you places
We are the trusted advisors to over 1250 schools and colleges for minibus leasing throughout the UK. Castle Minibus provides a fully managed and risk free service, giving you total peace of mind. We provide Ford, Mercedes, Citroen and Renault minibuses in 17, 15, 12 and 9 seats. We also provide driver training for D1 and MiDAS […]
GUEST BLOG: Healthcare companies amongst the early VR adopters
By Hayden Allen-Vercoe, COO of Orbital Media Just a few years ago, the phrase ‘virtual reality’ would conjure up images of high tech gamers. Today, it’s a very different story. With billions of pounds of investment and half of Silicone Valley now focussed on rolling out VR/AR, it’s time to take the opportunities in this […]
Care firms cancel contracts with 95 UK councils – BBC investigation
A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed that care firms have cancelled contracts with 95 UK councils, reasoning that they cannot recruit or retain staff needed to deliver their services. The research, carried out by Opus Restructuring and Company Watch on behalf of Panorama, showed 69 home care companies have closed in the last three months, […]
Clinical trials ‘paving the way for a future without dementia’
An award-winning clinic specialising in cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, has stressed the importance of clinical trials in the attempt to slow and halt the progression of the disease in the future. Re:Cognition Health clinics, based across the south and south west of the UK, is providing education, advice and access to what it […]
Brits: Lost, lonely and forgotten at 59? A new report thinks so
Brits are happiest and most comfortable with their lives at 30 years of age, though our sense of identity is lost at 59, a new report claims. The research, carried out by UK-based sticker and label manufacturer, My Nametags, polled over 2,000 adults throughout the UK on various aspects of everyday life. By the age of […]
Letter writing – Is it time to reignite a lost art?
With some 41 States in the US saying that cursive writing need no longer be taught in schools, is this the death knell of a method of communication that has changed the world? Write a letter to someone today, says Forum Events Director Paul Rowney… Imagine what history would be like if the likes of […]
Care Quality Commission outlines changes in fees for providers
The independent regulator of health and social care in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has outlined fees that providers in health and adult social care in England will pay from April 2016. The announcement comes following a public consultation last year and will cover the costs of their regulation. CQC’s regulatory functions are funded […]
Clos-o-Mat reveals new and improved Vita range of toilets
British healthcare manufacturer, Clos-o-Mat, has redesigned its popular Palma Vita range in what the company claims is the ‘most fit for purpose’ collection of wash and dry toilets aimed for people with disabilities. The range has been updated to offer a more contemporary look, using a combination of ceramic and modern plastics that are robust, […]
UK retirement village awarded first-ever AA rosette
A restaurant located within a retirement village in Hampshire is celebrating after being the first of its kind in the country to be awarded a converted AA rosette. The Redwood Bistro at Anchor’s Bishopstoke Park retirement village was awarded the accolade following an unannounced visit by a restaurant inspector. There are only 2,000 other restaurants […]