Care UK

Ventress Hall care home in Darlington is one of a number of care homes participating in a two-year pilot scheme that could be a UK first, as GPs in the town are to carry out weekly ward-rounds in local care homes.

Care UK has been named as the top organisation in the prestigious 2013 Laing’s Healthcare 20 – a list set up three years ago to throw a spotlight on the work of the most interesting and exciting organisations currently working in UK healthcare.

Laughter is known for its therapeutic benefits and Care UK colleagues, service users and their families and friends are tapping into its mood improving power to mark World Mental Health Day and help break down stigma surrounding mental health issues.

A Portsmouth GP practice and walk-in centre has been recognised for its positive impact in the community by being named as a finalist in the Best of Health Awards 2013, organised by Portsmouth newspaper, The News.

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) recently presented Care UK with an award recognising the organisation’s commitment to automatic enrolment in workplace pensions.

Ensuring clean, hygienic and well-maintained hospitals which preserve patients’ dignity, privacy and wellbeing is the aim of a new national hospital environment inspection initiative which puts patients at the heart of the process.

Coffee mornings and afternoon teas in Care UK nursing and care homes across the country have raised funds for Dementia UK and a cheque for £2,835 was presented to the charity by residents at Echelforde Care Home in Ashford.

People keen to see behind the scenes at a popular NHS treatment centre are being invited to an open day on Sunday 29th September, where visitors can also receive a free health assessment checking BMI, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

A Rochdale health centre is maintaining its reputation for innovation by helping local people to receive their treatment in half the time it takes at other services in the area.

Ipswich resident Vilma Harding, born in the Edwardian era in 1905, celebrates her 108th birthday today with cake, flowers and a visit from the Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Hamil Clarke.