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Care UK calls for Government debate to focus on benefits that can come from more integrated health and social care. - Monday 31 January 2011
As the Health and Social Care Bill receives its second reading, Care UK is calling on politicians to maximise the opportunities offered by greater integration of health and social care.
Essential care that continues at Christmas - Thursday 23 December 2010
As most of us are sitting down to turkey and sprouts, or watching the Queen’s Speech, an army of Care UK staff will be making sure that some of the most frail, isolated and vulnerable people in our communities receive essential care this Christmas.
Care UK wins national Employer of the Year Award - Friday 19 November 2010
Care UK, the leading independent provider of health and social care services, has been named Avanta's national Employer of the Year winner for 2010.
Bramble Court Extra Care estate opens in South Shields, Tyne and Wear - Wednesday 3 November 2010
Care UK is delighted to announce the opening of Bramble Court Extra Care housing estate, a self contained community located in the heart of South Shields.
Care UK nominated for Jobcentre Plus Employer of the Year - Thursday 15 July 2010
Care UK’s, the country’s leading provider of health and social care, could be in line for two top employment awards for finding new ways to recruit talented and committed staff in the East Midlands.
Inspiring stories on the big screen - Monday 10 May 2010
A pioneering new film showing how people with learning disabilities have taken control of their lives with the help of the country’s leading health and social care provider, will debut on Wednesday 12th May.
Care UK’s outcome-based care solution wins national nomination - Friday 16 April 2010
Care UK’s determination to fulfil client’s wishes through personalised, community-based solutions has led to a prestigious nomination for a Great British National Care Award for helping a vulnerable pensioner to regain control of his life.
Care UK welcomes Health Committee report on social care - Monday 22 March 2010
Care UK has been scrutinising the new report by the Government Health Committee which found many shortfalls in the current social care system.
Care UK not surprised by new dementia statistics - Wednesday 3 February 2010
Care UK is not surprised by the recent report from the Alzheimer’s Research Trust which showed how the disease now affects over 800,000 people.
Care UK shortlisted for a new contract in Cambridgeshire. - Tuesday 12 January 2010
Care UK is one of just six organisations which have been shortlisted in the bid to help run Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust in Cambridgeshire.
Caring in the Cold Weather - Monday 11 January 2010
As Lancashire remains in the grip of the icy weather, staff at the health and social care provider, Care UK, have decided to keep their branch offices open at weekends to help ensure that their essential service can continue.
Care UK welcomes the announcement on personal care at home in the Queen’s Speech - Wednesday 18 November 2009
Care UK, who provide over 6 million hours of care to people in their own homes each year, today welcomed Gordon Brown's announcement but warned that the Government needs to think through how this care is funded very carefully.
Local carer Jill beats 28,000 colleagues to win national award - Monday 19 October 2009
Jill Cullen, a local carer for Care UK Stoke and Cheshire, has been awarded an outstanding achievement award for her punctuality and attention to detail in logging the vital home visits she undertakes to support people in their own homes.
Local Men Find New Career in Care - Wednesday 12 August 2009
When companies like JCB, Creda and Wedgewood cut back their workforces, some of their former employees found a fascinating and fulfilling new career with a major national company opening up to them. Care UK was recruiting for staff in the area and, in less than one week, the company’s Stoke branch received calls from over 75 people who wanted to find out more. One of the surprising facts was the number of men who had expressed an interest – over a third.
Care UK Response to Social Care Green Paper - Thursday 16 July 2009
Care UK – one of the few providers working in both health and social care - has commented on the proposals in the Social Care Green Paper, published on Tuesday.
Green Paper needs to look at integration of social care and increasing flexibility and choice - Monday 13 July 2009
Care UK – one of the few providers which works in both health and social care operating across a spectrum of services including specialist care for disabled adults to residential care for older people, primary and secondary care – has commented ahead of the publication of the Green Paper on Social Care.
Care UK offers career opportunities to hundreds of former Woolworths Staff - Wednesday 7 January 2009
Former employees of Woolworths across the country have been offered a chance of a new career by Care UK, a leading independent provider of health and social care services.
Home Care Innovator Award for Care UK's Philippa Codd - Thursday 17 May 2007
Philippa Codd, Divisional Development Director at leading health and social care provider Care UK's Community Care Services Division, has been awarded the Ceretas Home Care Innovator of the Year Award at the prestigious Ceretas National Home Care Awards 2007.
Singer Brings Joy to Family - Friday 9 February 2007
A Chester family was brought a moment of joy when Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell went out of his way to make a telephone call, thanks to Care UK manager Lorraine Kingham.
Innovative dementia service gives carers a break - Saturday 1 July 2006
Care UK has launched an innovative dementia service that is believed to be the first of its kind.
Hammersmith and Fulham to Get New Housing for Older People - Thursday 21 October 2004
Care UK and Hanover Housing Association have formed a unique private finance initiative partnership to sign a contract in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Hanover Housing Association and Care UK Sign Memorandum of Understanding - Thursday 21 October 2004
The public signing of a Memorandum of Understanding formally marked the beginning of a new partnership between Hanover Housing Association, one of the UK's leading providers of ExtraCare housing, and specialist care provider, Care UK.
