http://pressroom.prlog.org/Care_UK/About Care UK - Care UK is a leading independent provider of health and social care services in the UK. Over the course of a year, on average, Care UK cares for over half a million people. http://www.prlog.org/12142453-brother-and-sister-reunite-at-paddock-house-care-home-in-eye.htmlA brother and sister, who spent 25 years living together at their home in Codenham before being separated in 2012, have been reunited with the help of the Care UK team at Paddock House care home in Eye.Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12142443-care-uk-treatment-centres-celebrate-international-nurses-day.htmlEvents at Care UK treatment centres saw award ceremonies, charity raffles and quizzes celebrate International Nurses Day on Sunday 12th May, which commemorated the birth of Florence Nightingale.Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12124986-awards-ceremony-celebrates-care-colleagues-commitment-to-supporting-others.htmlColleagues at independent healthcare provider Care UK have been praised by judges at an awards ceremony celebrating the commitment of those who support hundreds of people living with complex mental health conditions.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:25:41 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12116579-care-uk-treatment-centre-celebrates-ophthalmology-milestone.htmlColleagues at a treatment centre in London are celebrating after discovering they have reached an ophthalmology milestone.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:17:03 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12115917-care-uk-acquires-supported-living-service-in-lancashire-and-salford.htmlCare UK has today (10th April) announced that it has acquired a local supported living service for adults with learning disabilities in Lancashire and Salford.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:02:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12110465-sunderland-echo-best-of-health-awards-celebrate-care-stars.htmlIn a night to celebrate the very best in healthcare, two members of the team at Care UK’s Church View care home have been recognised for their hard work and...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:54:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12100990-care-uk-makes-ultra-sound-investment-in-community-scanning.htmlThese new accreditations complement the organisation’s current contracts in east Cheshire, Suffolk, Wirral, Essex, London, Leeds, Oxford and Kent.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:33:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12100985-care-uk-to-deliver-community-ultrasound-services-in-kent.htmlStarting this month, Care UK will be providing a range of high quality ultrasound services from The College Practice in Maidstone and Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre in Gillingham.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:29:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12094820-unique-mental-health-recovery-service-gets-underway-in-sussex.htmlAdults recovering their mental health and wellbeing will benefit from a ground-breaking new partnership announced today by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Care UK.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:04:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12090097-duchess-of-cambridge-more-popular-than-the-queen-as-tea-party-guest.htmlMore Britons would like to share a hot cuppa with royal newcomer Kate Middleton than the Queen, a new survey commissioned by Care UK has revealed.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:57:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12090081-care-uk-announces-uk-specialist-hospitals-acquisition.htmlCare UK has today announced the acquisition of healthcare provider UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH), which, like Care UK, operates elective surgery centres for NHS funded patients.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:30:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12078280-care-uk-appoints-international-eating-disorders-expert.htmlCare UK’s unique range of eating disorder services will be further strengthened this month with the appointment of a highly distinguished consultant to its specialist services team.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:32:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074553-new-magazine-features-stories-from-care-homes-hospitals-and-health-services-across-east-anglia.htmlCare UK has just published its first free regional magazine featuring stories from across East Anglia.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:09:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074527-care-uk-awards-reveal-how-its-teams-tackle-new-challenges.htmlThe annual Care UK Health Care Awards were one of the toughest contests on record according to the judges, who were inspired by the levels of commitment and innovation shown by employees at the independent healthcare provider.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:23:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074521-nhs-diagnostic-centre-now-able-to-offer-even-more-convenient-access-to-ultrasound-scanning.htmlAn NHS service which helps patients in Buckinghamshire to get quicker answers to what might be causing their pain and discomfort has announced it is now going to be delivered at an even more local level thanks to a new partnership with Care UK.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:18:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073543-lennox-house-team-receive-mayors-dignity-award-for-second-year.htmlResidents and the team at Care UK’s Lennox House care home in Islington are celebrating the success of one of their team, who has won a prestigious Dignity in Care Award from Islington Borough Council.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:56:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073541-training-advocacy-and-celebration-mark-care-uks-contributions-to-dignity-action-day.htmlCare UK teams from across the country have been joining with the people they support to promote dignity in care as part of national Dignity Action Day on Friday 1st February.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:52:45 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073535-new-ipswich-care-home-and-wellbeing-centre-given-green-light.htmlA state-of-the-art new Ipswich care home for older people and a wellbeing centre which will offer day care clubs and activities for older people who live independently in the community have been granted planning approval by Ipswich Borough Council.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:46:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12073530-nationwide-bird-watching-event-comes-home-to-roost-for-care-uk-residents.htmlA nationwide bird-watching event is set to get a boost with thousands of residents at Care UK homes set to take part.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:36:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12066733-nhs-patients-to-benefit-from-ultrasound-services-shakeup.htmlCommunities across England are set to benefit from new community-based NHS ultrasound health scans commissioned locally under the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:10:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12061326-charitable-colleagues-help-raise-over-61000-for-charity.htmlColleagues from independent healthcare provider Care UK have raised £61,483 for good causes over the last 12 months with just a little help from a scheme where the organisation tops up employees fundraising achievements.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:35:27 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12061267-showing-the-carers-that-we-care.htmlCarers’ Rights Day came under the spotlight in Halstead, Essex with an event designed to help and pamper those who provide care and support for their loved ones.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:01:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12057511-children-make-their-mark-on-time.htmlChildren left their mark on the history of Orpington when they named units at Care UK’s newest care home and buried a time capsule in the grounds.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:55:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046918-care-uk-gps-offer-advice-to-help-stay-well-over-the-christmas-holidays.htmlChristmas is just around the corner but with so many other demands on our time who has spared a thought about what they can do to keep everyone healthy and safe during the holidays?Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:07:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046915-gp-surgeries-respond-to-patient-feedback.htmlTwo Newcastle NHS GP surgeries will be changing their opening hours in response to feedback from patients and the local community.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:03:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046906-christmas-baby-joy-for-new-family.htmlColleagues and residents at Care UK’s Station House care home have an extra special reason to celebrate this Christmas thanks to some happy news for one of their team.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:55:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12046898-farm-lane-resident-lilian-davis-lights-up-fulham.html102-year old Farm Lane resident Lilian Davis joined the hundreds of shoppers and some of Chelsea Football Club’s greatest stars to officially launch the festive season in Fulham.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:46:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12036099-rotherham-carer-sets-record-and-improves-bone-scan-service-for-local-people.htmlAbigail Burrows, from Rotherham, has become the first radiology care assistant to qualify in carrying out specialist bone density scans for Care UK, cutting waiting times and boosting the number of local people receiving the crucial scans.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:55:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12035298-nhs-will-have-to-make-better-use-of-social-care-solutions.htmlToday’s news that last year, 29 per cent of hospital beds were taken up by people who didn’t need to be there, should be a wake-up call that this country is still not getting enough integration between health and social care.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:09:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12032202-cataract-surgery-brought-closer-to-home.htmlAn NHS health centre in Rochdale is believed to be the first in the UK to perform cataract surgery in a non-hospital, community-based setting.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:24:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12032199-support-worker-with-care-uk-reveals-hidden-artistic-talents.htmlSupport worker Muayyd Mohammed, who cares for older people in the Ipswich area, has won a national competition to design Care UK’s 2012 Christmas card.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:19:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12028077-care-uks-finest-celebrated-at-awards-ceremony.htmlAn annual awards ceremony has seen Care UK colleagues awarded for their dedication, hard work and achievements.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:24:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12028073-patients-invited-to-vote-on-gp-surgery-opening-hours.htmlTwo Newcastle NHS GP surgeries are inviting people to an open day on Monday 19th November to vote on what hours they would like them to open.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:17:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12028072-hand-hygiene-poster-competition-winner-announced.htmlChildren from two primary schools near Chesterfield have won prizes in a poster competition. The Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK, organised the contest as part of National Infection, Prevention and Control Week.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:14:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12028066-social-care-organisation-joins-forces-with-secondary-school-to-develop-student-skills.htmlStudents at Musselburgh Grammar School have been learning new skills thanks to a partnership with Care UK.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:06:08 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12026453-university-campus-suffolk-pioneering-training-in-dementia-care.htmlCarers and nurses who are furthering their education at University Campus Suffolk (UCS) have learnt about the dramatic difference that home environments and sensory stimulation can have on people living with dementia.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:56:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12026450-care-uks-recently-acquired-rhodes-farm-gains-national-recognition.htmlCare UK’s Rhodes Farm has been awarded the Beat Assured Quality Mark, an endorsement by leading national campaigning eating disorders charity Beat of the quality of the service as experienced by patients and their parents and family members.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:47:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12026439-care-uk-announces-harmoni-acquisition.htmlCare UK has announced the acquisition of healthcare provider Harmoni.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:42:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12026434-care-uk-confirms-appointment-of-jim-easton.htmlCare UK has today announced the appointment of Jim Easton as managing director of the company’s Health Care division. He will take up the post in January 2013.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:37:34 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12008726-the-doors-open-at-the-swan-west-draytons-newest-pub.htmlResidents at Care UK’s Franklin House in West Drayton, are set to become regulars at their very own pub, thanks to the ingenuity of one of the care home’s team and some genuine pub artefacts.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:58:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12008716-brand-new-care-home-creates-100-jobs-in-colinton.htmlRecruitment for around 100 jobs at a ground-breaking new care home in Edinburgh has just got underway.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:51:51 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12002723-suffolk-county-council-selects-care-uk-to-deliver-care-homes-service.htmlSuffolk County Council has selected Care UK as its partner to fulfil the long term vision for older people’s care in the county.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:51:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12002715-london-newspaper-features-stories-from-care-uk.htmlCare UK colleagues Steve Regent, Tony Weedon and Mike Osbourne were delighted to find that they were featured in an Evening Standard newspaper feature about careers in social care.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:41:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11998091-care-home-resident-volunteer-and-employees-all-nominated-for-top-national-awards.htmlCare teams, a resident and a volunteer at three Care UK homes could be in line for prestigious accolades after being named finalists in two national awards programmes.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:01:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11994871-new-specialist-dementia-care-unit-opens-its-doors-in-gateshead.htmlNew suites designed to increase the wellbeing of people with dementia and maintain their independence and life skills will officially open at Armstrong House on Thursday October 18.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:31:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11993918-developing-caring-career.htmlThe care sector is growing. People are its most valuable asset and investment in their development is fuelled by an ageing population, people with higher levels of need living independently in the community and a growing demand for specialist skills.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:47:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11988129-flexible-service-for-dementia-sufferers-delivers-results.htmlA new specialised service introduced in Suffolk earlier this year is proving successful in helping older people with dementia to keep their independence and remain living at home when it’s in their best interest to do so.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:53:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11986452-pioneering-ethos-of-newcombe-lodge-recognised-by-ofsted-inspectors.htmlCare UK’s Newcombe Lodge, a specialist residential service in Gloucestershire for young people with a history of serious self-injuring and risk taking behaviour, has been recognised for its work.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:09:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11985765-music-across-the-generations-at-colne-view.htmlMusic and fun bridged the generation gap with a special event at a Halstead care home.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:17:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11985705-gardening-and-football-kick-off-conversations-across-the-generations-in-chester.htmlResidents at Care UK’s Pinetum home in Chester have been enjoying a newly renovated garden thanks to the efforts of Blacon under-16 football team, who wanted to organise a sponsored gardening event to raise funds for new kits.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:36:34 GMT