Care UK

Work started this week on a £1.4 million investment in a new operating theatre for the Care UK-run Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre near Chesterfield. It will increase capacity to carry out major orthopaedic procedures for NHS patients by a third.

A new survey has revealed that 70 per cent of family carers who support loved ones or friends living with dementia face challenges when taking trips out.

July saw a trio of new, state-of-the-art homes added to Care UK’s portfolio of care homes in East Anglia.

Care UK has teamed up with performance charity Eye Music Trust to bring therapeutic workshops using colour, light and music to more of its care homes in Greater London.

Strong leadership, clear lines of accountability, increased patient involvement and a partnership approach to working are crucial to efficient and effective out of hours healthcare, according to a new report published by the Urgent Care Commission.

Ninety-year-old Denis Stanford is remarkable in many ways – not only does he still work as an engineer but he drives to work and now, thanks to cataract surgery, he’s able to keep on with his activities.

Music and arts activities delight people at both ends of the age spectrum, and Care UK’s wellbeing foundation grants are giving both young and old the chance to enjoy themselves and try new activities alongside their friends.

Care UK homes across the country have been busy planning their celebrations to mark this year’s Care Home Open Day on 19 June.

NHS England has again chosen independent sector health and social care provider Care UK to run offender healthcare at HMP Chelmsford under a five year contract.

Care UK doctors and nurses spend a lot of their time during hay fever season helping patients to manage the condition.