Care Sector Hub

4th December 2019

Ageing LGBT people invisible and marginalised in social and care settings

A recent paper by the University of Hertfordshire reveals that there is an urgent need to recognise and address the unique care needs of older lesbian, […]
3rd December 2019

Hertfordshire charity helps older people keep warm in winter

Older people in Hertfordshire are receiving donations of hats, gloves and blankets to help them keep warm this winter. The ‘Warm in winter’ bags are being […]
3rd December 2019

Colne care home bridges generation gap with weekly activity sessions

Residents at MHA Belvedere Manor care home in Colne, have been thoroughly enjoying weekly visits from local nursery group, Lynwood Nursery, allowing both young and old […]
3rd December 2019

Abacus Gemini 2000 bath wins prestigious OT Show Excellence in Caring Award

Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions has been presented with the acclaimed Excellence in Caring Award at the OT Show for its pioneering Gemini 2000 hi-lo bath. The […]
3rd December 2019

Driving Mobility educates plentiful healthcare professionals at OT Show

Driving Mobility, the charity that accredits a network of specialist driving assessment centres, has showcased its services at the OT Show through CPD approved education and […]
3rd December 2019

Two-fold increase in calls to Dementia Helpline in the last decade

Alzheimer’s Society has released data showing that more people affected by dementia than ever are desperately seeking help In 10 years, over 320,000 calls to the […]
3rd December 2019

Care home resident and army veteran raises over £2000

A care home resident and army veteran has raised over £2000 for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which is this year celebrating 100 years since […]
3rd December 2019

Pioneering Stiltz Homelifts bags national prize

Multi-award-winning homelift manufacturer, Stiltz, has achieved yet another acclaimed accolade by being chosen as Exporter of the Year at the 2019 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. […]
3rd December 2019

Octogenarian ex-Wimbledon FC player returns to the club to fulfil bucket list dream 

A former player for the original Wimbledon FC fulfilled his long-held dream of returning to the football club thanks to a VIP visit arranged through his […]