Care UK news

Easter activities take place at Cheviot Court

louise — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:15:30 +0000

Easter activities were well underway this weekend as the residents at Care UK’s Cheviot Court care home won chocolate eggs in the home’s competition.

Residents at Kingsfield go back to the 1940s for afternoon tea

louise — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:11:56 +0000

Care UK’s Kingsfield care home took residents, families and friends back to the 1940s for afternoon tea.

Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

louise — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:34:09 +0000

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects around six million people in the UK. It has a range of symptoms, including stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and vomiting.

Elmstead house invites students to take part in activities around the election

louise — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:31:38 +0000

Care UK’s Elmstead House care home in Hendon, Greater London, partnered up with Citizen’s UK and welcomed students to take part in activities around the general election.

Big improvements to mental health care welcomed

darren — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:24:30 +0000

Major changes in mental health care, which come into force this month, have been welcomed by experts at an independent sector health and social care provider.

New-look minor injuries and illness unit unveiled

healthcare — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:00:53 +0000

THE Minor Injuries and Illness Unit at Wycombe Hospital has unveiled its revamped look at an open day attended by members of the public and local dignitaries.

New services and redecorated public areas have made the unit in Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, even more appealing to patients.

Raising awareness of bowel cancer

darren — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:20:57 +0000

April is national Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can help raise awareness of the disease which is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

Crowborough Care Home raises money for charity

louise — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:11:38 +0000

A big thank you from Heather View care home to all the families and colleagues who contributed and made its Red Nose Day a success.

Stroud care home helps Stroud pupils have safe sight of Solar Eclipse

louise — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:00:53 +0000

Pupils at St Matthew’s C of E Primary School in Stroud viewed the eclipse with residents from Care UK’s Scarlet House care home in Ebley last Friday (20 March), after the care provider donated 260 pairs of protective solar glasses to the school.

Government announces details of extra funding to improve GP services

darren — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:28:55 +0000

The Department of Health has announced how three funds totalling £550 million will help to give patients better access to GPs, modernise surgeries and improve care in the community.