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Resident recognised with top honour at dementia care awards
19 Jul 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
Zena Wolff (86) has become one of the first residents to be recognised at the National Dementia Care Awards, being awarded top honours as the ‘Inspiri…read more
Good news story
Highland ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Carers scoops top Scottish care award
12 Jul 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We hear the story of Highland ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Carers, a social care provider whose learning academy has received a top Scottish award, despite only being establi…read more
The Outstanding Diversity Forum’s London Pride march 2024
05 Jul 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We hear the story of the Outstanding Diversity Forum’s Pride march, which included teams from care organisations across the sector. read more
LDC Care celebrates Pride Month
28 Jun 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear how LDC Care has been celebrating Pride Month with the support of a local drag artist! read more
LGBTQ+ Care in Later Life learning framework: evaluation from year one
21 Jun 2024 Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield
This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield reflects upon the impact of the LGBTQI+ Care in Later Life learnin…read more
Culture and diversity
Alium Care Training shares their experience using ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s LGBTQ+ learning framework
14 Jun 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, Alium Care Training share their experience of using the LGBTQ+ learning framework and give ins…read more
Abbeyfield shares their experience with ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s LGBTQ+ learning framework
07 Jun 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
This #GoodNewsFriday and in recognition of Pride month, we hear the story of Abbeyfield, a care provider who have adopted ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s LGBTQ+ lea…read more
Seed to Feed at Bridle Lodge
31 May 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
In this week’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear the story of one social care provider’s exciting garden renovation project. read more
Professional Carers win at Northwest Family Business Awards 2024
24 May 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
In today’s #GoodNewsFriday, we hear from Professional Carers Wirral, a Northwest-based care organisation who recent took home the gold at the Northwes…read more
Doncaster’s first nursing home celebrates 40 years of exceptional care and dedication
17 May 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
In a celebration of four decades of service, Bennfield House marked its 40-year anniversary on Friday, April 26. Founded by Penny Bennett, RMN, QN, Be…read more
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