A bus journey into Woking history - Friday 11 May 2012

It was ‘all aboard’ for the start of National History Month at Care UK’s Kingsleigh care home in Woking this week, as the residents and team joined in an afternoon of celebration of buses and local history.

Care UK bucks national trend on waiting times for NHS operations - Friday 11 May 2012

Independent healthcare provider Care UK is ahead of the game when it comes to waiting times for some planned NHS operations.

Rustington nursing home starts two-year quest for end of life excellence - Thursday 3 May 2012

The team at Care UK’s Darlington Court nursing home is this week starting a nationally accredited programme of training and evaluation to gain the country’s highest recognition of end of life care.

Investigating the past for a fulfilling future - Thursday 26 April 2012

Residents and the team at Care UK’s Whitby Dene care home will spend Local and Community History Month investigating local history for a display at the home and learning about each other’s multicultural heritage and traditions.

Retro tea dance to recreate the 1950’s - Friday 20 April 2012

Residents and visitors to Epsom’s Appleby House care home and Orchard Centre will be able to step back in time and get a real flavour of the fifties at a special tea dance today (April 20th).

Back to school for a birthday treat! - Tuesday 3 April 2012

It was back to the classroom for former headteacher Miss Isobelle McGregor recently as she celebrated her 100th birthday by visiting the primary school, where she taught for more than 12 years in the 1970s.

As the Health and Social Care Bill receives royal Assent, Chief Executive of Care UK, Mike Parish, offers a personal perspective on the debate around the bill and the involvement of the independent sector in the NHS. - Friday 30 March 2012

Finally - the Health and Social Care Bill has received Royal Assent after more hours of debate than most people can ever recall. Much of the argument has been about the use of the independent sector to deliver NHS services even though the essence of the Bill is actually about NHS organisational change and the continuation of prevailing patient choice and competition principles.

Spring fitness - Wednesday 28 March 2012

As the days lengthen and the sun comes out, perhaps it’s time to think about what we can do to improve our fitness levels. In the article below, Dr Jurgita Cekanaviciene from our Guildhall Walk health centre offers some tips on getting a little fitter.

Years of dedication and care celebrated at Mitcham nursing home - Tuesday 27 March 2012

There was a party atmosphere at Care UK’s Cumberland House as residents, families and colleagues gathered on Tuesday to congratulate their friends who have been working at the Whitford Gardens home for 15 years.

Classes help Ponteland nursing home residents to carry on learning - Friday 23 March 2012

Residents at Care UK’s Ponteland Manor are about to start a new range of classes thanks to members of the town’s University of the Third Age (U3A). U3A will be holding a range of events and activities at the Thornhill Road home throughout the spring, including art classes, practices for a choir and a recorder ensemble, as well as gardening club meetings.

Haywards Heath residents to receive the very best of end of life care - Thursday 22 March 2012

Team members at Care UK’s Beech Hurst nursing home are starting a rigorous two-year programme of training and evaluation to gain the country’s highest recognition for end of life care – a topic in the news today as The Royal College of Physicians recommended that all hospital doctors, whose role involves care for the dying, should go on a training course every five years

Rickmansworth residents can't wait for St Patrick's day! - Friday 16 March 2012

There will be a sea of green at Care UK’s Chalfont Court today (Friday 16th March), as residents and their relatives celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a special event and a glass of Guinness.

Hats off to fundraising staff at Crewe nursing home - Thursday 8 March 2012

Staff at Care UK’s Station House nursing home in Crewe, are putting on their hats to raise money for the charity Brain Tumour Research, in memory of a much-loved resident who recently passed away.

Are you caring for someone? You’re not alone. - Wednesday 7 March 2012

Care UK’s Dr Jurgita Cekanaviciene offers some advice for people who are caring for family or friends.

Sussex students getting real life experience of caring. - Wednesday 7 March 2012

Students from West Sussex College in Hayward’s Heath will be joining in the fun at Care UK’s Beech Hurst nursing home, as well as learning about care and dignity, as they start a programme of work experience this week.

Holland on Sea care home helps stroke survivor to get back on his feet - Thursday 1 March 2012

When Harry Hattermore experienced a stroke that left him unable to walk or eat solid food, he thought his life was over, but, thanks to his perseverance, the love of his family and the caring approach of the team at Care UK’s Little Holland Hall, he now has a new lease of life.

Stories about living with an eating disorder - Friday 24 February 2012

To mark National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Care UK has published four stories from people whose lives have been affected by eating disorders.

Twenty Care UK homes to take part in Dementia UK’s ‘Time for a cuppa’ fundraising event. - Thursday 23 February 2012

Residents at around twenty Care UK residential and nursing homes have chosen to raise money for Dementia UK as part of Time for a Cuppa day next Monday (27th February).

North East London Treatment Centre Wins National Accreditation - Wednesday 22 February 2012

An NHS treatment centre in Ilford has received a top accolade for its endoscopy service.

New beginning is promised for Copthorne care home - Tuesday 21 February 2012

West Sussex care home Orchid View will be given a new start this summer after leading health and social care provider Care UK agreed to buy and re-open the Copthorne home.

A colourful anniversary for leading Epsom care home - Monday 20 February 2012

Residents and the team running Care UK’s Appleby House, Epsom, are planning a special party and art exhibition to celebrate the home’s 10th anniversary on Saturday 25th February.

Nerston care home in the pink to raise money for cancer charity - Friday 17 February 2012

Residents, relatives and staff at Care UK’s Cathkin House care home in East Kilbride had a day of fun and activities and raised more than £335 for the Breast Cancer Campaign appeal.

A birthday party and a celebration of dignity mark Portsmouth home’s first anniversary - Friday 10 February 2012

Residents, staff and their friends and families will be joining in with an action-packed day of activities to celebrate the first anniversary of Care UK's Harry Sotnick House on Wednesday 15th February.

Care UK takes innovative approach to Dignity Action Day - Wednesday 1 February 2012

Dignity in care is taking centre stage at Care UK this week as teams across the country run a series of events to celebrate Dignity Action Day (1St February).

Paddington nursing home achieves gold standard for end of life care - Wednesday 25 January 2012

Care UK’s Forrester Court, Paddington, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Framework (GSF) Care Homes Accreditation for its work with residents at the end of their life.

Maidenhead care home is watching the birdie as part of the Great Garden Birdwatch - Tuesday 24 January 2012

Residents at Care UK’s Clara court will be monitoring the gardens they have helped to develop for a special RSPB project this weekend (28th-29th January).

Work begins on pioneering new nursing home - Monday 23 January 2012

Work has begun on Care UK’s latest ground-breaking nursing home, which will provide residential and dementia care for 90 residents.

Our first Head of Dementia Care - Friday 6 January 2012

Care UK has announced the appointment of Maizie Mears-Owen as the organisation’s first Head of Dementia Care.

Care UK will continue to run the North East London Treatment Centre on behalf of the NHS - Thursday 5 January 2012

Care UK has been invited to continue to run the NHS North East London Treatment Centre (NELTC) located at the King George Hospital, in Ilford, Essex.

Health advice for the festive break - Thursday 22 December 2011

Care UK GP’s have put together a handy checklist to help you get prepared for health care issues over the festive break.

Care Home colleagues pick up awards for great service - Tuesday 20 December 2011

A competition to identify the very best service from people working in Care UK’s residential care homes has attracted a record number of entries and some outstanding and heart warming winners.

Care UK calls for hospitals to seek more appropriate care for patients with dementia - Friday 16 December 2011

Commenting on today’s report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Care UK has challenged the NHS to reduce the number of patients with dementia who take up hospital beds unnecessarily.

Brewery site to have new lease of life as luxury residential care home for Hailsham - Thursday 15 December 2011

Care UK’s latest care home is set to bring first class dementia care and over 80 jobs to Hailsham, East Sussex, when it opens in mid-2013. The building, which will be home to 90 residents, will incorporate the town’s historic old brewery into its innovative design.

Care UK comments on proposals to get residents and relatives to help rate social care - Wednesday 14 December 2011

Care UK has welcomed proposals from Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services, to involve care users and their relatives in rating social care services such as residential and nursing homes.

Survey shows mums-to-be wait longer to share news - Thursday 1 December 2011

A new survey has shown that these days, almost 40% of mums-to-be are waiting until the fourth month or later to announce their pregnancy.

Dr Foster Hospital Guide names independent provider as the best for hip replacement operations - Monday 28 November 2011

Doctors and nurses at four hospitals run by Care UK will be walking round with extra wide smiles today after hearing that their hard work and dedication led well-known hospital performance experts, Dr Foster, to declare that their work on hip replacements is the best in the country.

Treatment centres praised for patient outcomes - Thursday 17 November 2011

Innovative NHS treatment centres such as those run by Care UK in Ilford, Southampton and Bradford have been praised by two highly respected clinician-led organisations in recently published research.

Care UK comments on training and regulation of healthcare assistants in care homes - Tuesday 15 November 2011

Care UK welcomes news that healthcare assistants working in hospitals and care homes will have to meet new minimum standards of training, but points out that any minimum standards that are introduced will need to be very robust to deliver the care that patients and residents deserve.

Care UK pleased with decision on depression indicators - Friday 4 November 2011

Dr Alison Rose-Quirie, Care UK’s managing director for mental health services, has welcomed the news that the Quality Outcome Framework indicators (QoF) for depression will remain in the newly-published contract for GPs.

Three national awards celebrate Care UK’s outstanding services for people with dementia - Thursday 3 November 2011

The dedication, commitment and outstanding efforts of Care UK’s staff in residential homes across the country were acknowledged this week at the 2011 National Dementia Care Awards. Nominated in five of the 12 categories, Care UK came away with three awards that recognise outstanding service in caring for people with dementia. The winners were announced at a ceremony held as part of the UK Dementia Congress in Liverpool.

National newspaper features a Care UK mental health home - Thursday 3 November 2011

The Guardian newspaper has published an article about the positive experiences of residents living in Care UK’s Cragston Court home in Newcastle upon Tyne. One of the residents, Eddy, talked to the journalist about his experiences.

Care home dementia experts speak at national conference - Tuesday 1 November 2011

Professional carers will learn this week about a revolutionary new training method which radically increases well-being in people with dementia.On 2nd November, delegates at the National Dementia Congress at the BT Convention Centre, Liverpool, will hear the results of Care UK’s pilot study into its new dementia policy. This combines ‘experiential’ training - to let everyone working in a home experience the physical and emotional effects of dementia – with changes to surroundings which benefit people with dementia.

Harmful effects of eating disorders hit the news again - Friday 28 October 2011

Pilot dementia care project sees Care UK nominated for top nursing award - Wednesday 26 October 2011

Care UK’s ground-breaking training, which lets our carers ‘experience’ dementia, has been shortlisted for a national Nursing Times Award after the overwhelming success of a nine-month trial.

Mail on Sunday features ''The Bunionator...'' - Monday 24 October 2011

On 23 October, the Mail on Sunday included a two-page feature on a pioneering treatment that promises to end the misery of bunions with minimal recovery time, and no obvious scars. Mr Joel Vernois, of Care UK’s Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, developed the keyhole surgery technique, which combines the principles of established bunion surgery with other minimally invasive methods.

Six nominees from Care UK reach finals of prestigious national care awards - Thursday 20 October 2011

Congratulations to the six representatives of Care UK’s Residential Care Services who have reached the finals of this year’s prestigious National Dementia Care Awards. All our finalists are travelling to London today (Friday 21st October) for face-to-face interviews with a panel of judges chosen by the organisers, the 'Journal of Dementia Care'. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 2nd November at the UK Dementia Congress in Liverpool.

Care UK named as one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers - Thursday 20 October 2011

Care UK has been recognised as one of the top independent health care companies in the country by respected health care experts Laing & Buisson.

Orpington to get the best of dementia care as work starts on a new home for older people - Tuesday 18 October 2011

Work starts this month on a £8 million development in Orpington, Kent, to provide a luxury 84-bedroom nursing home for Care UK.

Epsom day centre manager reaches finals of top national care awards - Wednesday 12 October 2011

Elaine Carruthers, manager of the Orchard Centre, Longmead Road, Epsom, has reached the finals of the prestigious National Dementia Care Awards for creating excellent specialist care services for Surrey residents with dementia.

Open day raises awareness of treatments for orthopaedic conditions - Monday 10 October 2011

More than 100 people attended a recent open day to find out more about the medical care available for people suffering from orthopaedic conditions at Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre.

New DEXA scanning service begins in West Norfolk - Thursday 6 October 2011

Care UK has been selected to run a new service to assess patients in West Norfolk for the risk of osteoporosis.

New Podiatry Service at Derbyshire NHS Treatment Centre - Wednesday 5 October 2011

People in Derbyshire experiencing foot or ankle pain are benefiting from the expertise of a new consultant podiatrist at their local hospital.

New multi-million pound care home brings new jobs and top dementia care to Edinburgh - Thursday 29 September 2011

People in Edinburgh will soon be able to take advantage of the latest innovations in residential and dementia care, as Care UK has announced plans for a new, luxury 90-bedroom nursing home in the city’s Colinton district. As well as expert care, the home will bring around 80 new jobs to the area, and an investment of nearly £10 million into the Scottish economy.

Taking a break to raise money for Macmillan at Mitcham care home - Wednesday 28 September 2011

Residents and staff at Care UK’s Cumberland home invited relatives, friends and the public to join them for tea aand cake, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Thursday 29th September.

Crowborough community celebrates opening of flagship nursing home - Tuesday 27 September 2011

Crowborough residents can now enjoy the very best of specialist dementia care with the opening of Heather View, Care UK’s new flagship home in East Sussex, by two very special local VIPs.

Day of remembrance for award-winning care home - Wednesday 14 September 2011

Friends, relatives, residents and staff old and new gathered at Care UK’s Amberley Lodge home, Purley, on Friday 9th September for a special celebration to remember loved ones.

Care UK clinic for children with eating disorders is featured in the Daily Mail - Friday 9 September 2011

On Thursday 8 September, the Daily Mail published an in-depth article on the eating disorder services for children and young people at Care UK’s independent specialist hospital, Rhodes Farm in north London.

Care UK hospital offering innovative technique to cure hammer toe condition featured in Daily Mail - Wednesday 31 August 2011

The Daily Mail has published an article on the work of David Redfern, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who works at a hospital in Haywards Heath which Care UK runs on behalf of the NHS.

Picnic time for teddy bears - Wednesday 24 August 2011

Mums, dads, children and teddy bears joined residents and staff for a special summer event at Care UK’s Harry Sotnick House in Buckland, Portsmouth.

National accreditation tops off quality achievements for Care UK - Wednesday 24 August 2011

Independent healthcare provider Care UK has achieved accreditation for four of its endoscopy services from the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) on GI Endoscopy. JAG ensures the quality and safety of patient care by defining and maintaining the standards by which endoscopy is practised in the UK. The accolade, which gives special commendation for Care UK’s patient-centred service and exceptional clinical leadership, marks the pinnacle of the company’s achievements set out in its annual Quality Account.

Lincolnshire Health Service Celebrates 1st Anniversary - Monday 15 August 2011

Staff at a Lincolnshire NHS healthcare service are celebrating the service reaching its first birthday after a busy and successful year in operation.

Primary school pupils help to name new care home - Monday 15 August 2011

Children at the Meads Primary School in Sunnyside, East Grinstead have one good reason to look forward to returning to school in September - to see whose competition entry will be chosen as the name for a new care home.

It’s the 'Good Life' for care home gardeners celebrating National Allotment Week - Wednesday 27 July 2011

Residents at a Berkshire care home will be celebrating National Allotment Week (8th to 15th August) eating the fresh vegetables they have planted and grown in the grounds.

Chesterfield Hospital voted among top in the country - Wednesday 13 July 2011

Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has been rated among the top ten patient-recommended hospitals in the country.

Palliative Care findings welcomed by Care UK - Monday 11 July 2011

As one of the UK’s leading independent providers of health and social care, Care UK has welcomed the publication of the Palliative Care Funding Review (1 July 2011).

Care UK welcomes Dilnot commission report - Wednesday 6 July 2011

Care UK has welcomed the publication of the Fairer Care Funding report as a useful step forward in creating a simpler and more equitable way of paying for social care.

Stubborn over-sixties urged not to suffer in silence - Tuesday 5 July 2011

The UK’s growing over-60s population is set to spark an increase in joint pain management and surgery because they are reluctant to seek treatment for minor problems.

Surrey home achieves gold standard for end-of-life care - Monday 4 July 2011

Care UK’s Amberley Lodge residential home in Purley, Surrey, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Framework Care Homes Accreditation and awarded the Quality Hallmark Award at Beacon status for its work with patients at the end of their life.

Well-being of dementia care home residents in the spotlight - Friday 1 July 2011

Trials of innovative staff training techniques combined with changes to the surroundings in care homes are dramatically increasing the well-being of people with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

The eyes have it: make sure your sight stays safe - Thursday 30 June 2011

Care UK’s team of eye care specialists are experts in helping people to value their vision and keep their eyes healthy.

Bucks Fizz star tries out Care UK’s dementia training - Tuesday 28 June 2011

Care UK’s expert on dementia, Maizie Mears-Own found herself with a rather well known trainee last month when the 'Mail on Sunday' invited Bucks Fizz singer Jay Aston to give her verdict on our new dementia training course.

Maldon care home voted ‘Excellent’ by relatives - Tuesday 14 June 2011

Care UK’s St Peter’s Court nursing home, in Maldon, Essex, has been rated ‘Excellent’ by residents’ relatives in its annual satisfaction survey. Managers at the 24-bed home, which cares for older people with dementia, sent surveys to relatives and friends and were delighted when respondents came back with excellent satisfaction ratings across the services offered by the home.

Quality and innovation in residential care recognised with prestigious award for Care UK - Friday 10 June 2011

Quality of care, innovation and sound partnerships at 57 residential and nursing homes across the country have helped Care UK to win a national award recognising the organisation as residential care provider of the year.

Comment from Mike Parish, Chief Executive, Care UK - Wednesday 1 June 2011

Care UK’s Chief Executive has today expressed his disappointment and frustration at the recent unfavourable media coverage of the care sector.

Celebrations for Official Opening of Portsmouth’s New Specialist Dementia Care Nursing Home - Tuesday 17 May 2011

There will be a village fete atmosphere as residents, relatives and staff join councillors and guests at the official opening of the new Harry Sotnick House on Saturday 21st May.

Dancing Harlequins Make Care Home Residents’ Day - Tuesday 17 May 2011

Residents of Care UK’s Whitefarm Lodge home, Twickenham, have taken up dancing lessons with help from an unlikely group of teachers.

Job Fair Highlights Healthcare Opportunities - Friday 13 May 2011

A Portsmouth NHS Treatment Centre is giving people considering a career in healthcare a chance to find out about opportunities in the city and across the UK.

A month of royal wedding fun for residents at Crewe nursing home - Tuesday 26 April 2011

Residents and staff at Care UK’s Station House home in Crewe are in the party spirit already, as they have been celebrating the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton throughout the whole of April.

Godalming homes hang out the flags for Kate and Wills - Tuesday 26 April 2011

Care UK’s Godalming nursing homes will be celebrating the royal wedding with a week of events leading up to the big day on Friday 29th April 2011.

Residents celebrate second anniversary of Oak House with VIP guests - Thursday 21 April 2011

Care UK’s Oak House nursing home in Slough celebrated its second anniversary on Friday 15th April with a special party.

“Egg-cellent” time for residents at Woking care home - Thursday 21 April 2011

Spring has sprung at Care UK’s Kingsleigh care home as the residents’ much-loved Rhode Island hens began to lay, just in time for Easter.

Care UK’s Gloucestershire-based eating disorder service gains national accreditation - Thursday 21 April 2011

Care UK has been awarded the beat assured Quality Mark, recognising longstanding good practice and consolidating its status as a quality service for young women with eating disorders.

Care UK Residential Care Services chosen to pilot resident involvement project ‘Our House’ - Thursday 14 April 2011

Care UK Residential Care Services has embarked on an exciting new project which aims to enable and support its residents with dementia to be involved in the day-to-day running and decisions of their home.

Macclesfield nursing home celebrates 20 years of caring - Thursday 14 April 2011

Staff, residents and their families will be cutting cake and singing along to family favourites when Care UK’s Hollins Park residential home celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday (15th April 2011).

Care UK brings more than 90 jobs and new levels of care to Crowborough - Wednesday 13 April 2011

More than 150 local people attended a recruitment fair last week to learn about opportunities for at least 90 jobs at Care UK’s new Heather View care home, which opens in Crowborough this summer.

Happy reunion for mother and son - Wednesday 13 April 2011

'Close family' has an extra special meaning for 90-year-old Muriel Garbe now that she has been reunited with her son at Care UK’s Beech Hurst nursing home in Hayward’s Heath … and it’s all thanks to manager Heather Pearson.

New nursing home commemorates its first resident - Tuesday 5 April 2011

New nursing home, Harry Sotnick House in Buckland, Portsmouth, has named a room after lifelong resident of the city, Brenda Osborne.

East Grinstead to get the best of dementia care as work starts on a new home for older people - Monday 4 April 2011

East Grinstead people will soon be able to take advantage of the latest innovations in residential and dementia care, as work starts this week on Care UK’s new luxury 70-bedroom nursing home on Dunnings Road.

Birthday party marks 107 years for Dorothy - Friday 1 April 2011

There was a party atmosphere at Care UK’s Whitby Dene nursing home in Eastcote, north-west London, on Sunday 27th March 2011 as resident Dorothy Fisher celebrated her 107th birthday.

Halstead Lodge residents help to shape their new home - Monday 28 March 2011

Care home residents are helping to plan a new development that will include the latest innovations to help older people and those with dementia.

Walk-in X-ray service launched for Leeds & Bradford patients - Tuesday 22 March 2011

Patients in the Leeds and Bradford area are benefiting from quicker diagnosis and treatments, thanks to a new NHS walk-in x-ray clinic.

Fulfilling Lives – Chelmsford home celebrates its second successful year - Thursday 17 March 2011

A Chelmsford care home that puts residents at the heart of all it does is celebrating its second birthday this week with a party for friends, relatives and well wishers.

Care UK announces sale of children’s residential services business - Wednesday 16 March 2011

Care UK has completed the sale of its children’s residential services business to Keys Education and Care Ltd.

X-Factor finalist John Adeleye performs for his favourite London fans - Friday 11 March 2011

X-Factor finalist John Adeleye has agreed to take a break from his recording studio to give a very special concert for the residents in Care UK’s Forrester Court nursing home in Paddington.

Taking dementia care to the next level - Monday 7 March 2011

Giving staff a taste of what it feels like to have dementia and creating a care home environment that is adapted for people with dementia but doesn’t look like a kindergarten are just two of the tools in Care UK’s latest drive to continuously improve its offering for residents with dementia.

Watford and Chelsea kick off footballer’s 89th birthday celebrations - Tuesday 1 March 2011

Stars from Watford and Chelsea football clubs gave cards and memorabilia to celebrate the 89th birthday of their former star player Reg Williams at Care UK‟s Chalfont Court home in Rickmansworth.

A look into the past provides a vision of the future as Cheshire care home celebrates its Dignity Awareness Week - Tuesday 1 March 2011

A celebration of dignity and independence is taking place this week at Care UK’s Station House home in Cheshire, as the multi-award winning team work with residents and relatives to find more ways to create happy and fulfilled lives.

Care UK pilots education and expertise “passport” for its healthcare workforce - Friday 25 February 2011

Care UK has been chosen by Skills for Health, the sector skills council for the UK, as the first independent healthcare provider to pilot a “Skills Passport” with clinical staff.

Care home cake-bake raises funds for dementia charity - Wednesday 23 February 2011

Teachers and students from Eastcote have been appreciating the cake-making skills of residents at Care UK’s Whitby Dene home, and helping them to raise funds for a national dementia care charity.

Treatment Centre supports Dignity Action Day - Wednesday 23 February 2011

Staff and patients at Care UK’s Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre are gearing up to take part in this year’s national ‘Dignity Action Day’ on Friday 25th February – a day that brings staff and members of the public together to raise awareness of dignity and respect in healthcare.

Care UK celebrates best performing healthcare professionals with patient care awards - Monday 21 February 2011

Care UK has recognised its best performing independent healthcare professionals at an annual awards ceremony.

Alice is in wonderland after big royal thank you - Wednesday 16 February 2011

Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton have sent 84-year-old Stonehaven resident Alice Allan their “warmest thanks and best wishes” after she wrote and congratulated them on their forthcoming marriage.

Care UK merges person-centred community care offerings - Wednesday 16 February 2011

With significant funding pressure on care commissioners coinciding with continuing growth in demand for care services, Care UK is strengthening its delivery of integrated care solutions to respond to changes in how services are being commissioned.

Hospital food has never tasted so good - Friday 4 February 2011

Care UK has consistently earned praise from patients for quality of service at NHS Treatment Centres that it runs on behalf of the NHS, and now the meals served at those hospitals are also winning plaudits.

Growth in prevalence of eating disorders prompts Care UK to expand service offering - Friday 4 February 2011

A marked national growth in acute, severe and enduring cases of eating disorders has prompted Care UK to expand its service offering with the acquisition of a renowned acute hospital that specialises in the treatment of children and adolescents suffering from anorexia, bulimia and similar conditions.

New online resource is designed by and for people with learning disabilities - Wednesday 2 February 2011

The internet wasn‘t the first tool that sprang to mind when Care UK staff sat down with people with learning disabilities to find ways of improving communication. Yet, six months on, a new website has been launched that makes use of symbols, pictures and audio visual files to give them the information they need to take charge of their own lives. What‘s more, a range of people with learning disabilities acted as advisers and guides to help make this unusual and engaging site come into being.

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.

Crewe Star Carer Celebrates 10 years of Award Winning Success - Friday 21 January 2011

Ten years of hard work, success and innovation in care were celebrated this week when Carole Wardle was joined by staff, residents, friends and family to toast her anniversary as manager of Care UK’s Station House nursing home in Crewe.

Care UK to offer GP consortia support with hospital scanning services closer to home. - Friday 14 January 2011

Care UK has expanded its capability to provide flexible, locally-delivered and cost effective imaging services to GP consortia through the acquisition of an 80% stake in SMI Ltd (Specialist Medical Imaging).

Solution to hospital bed blocking already exists - Tuesday 11 January 2011

Care UK has welcomed news that the Government is making £160 million available to help patients move out of hospital beds and back home or to other accommodation. A recent survey of 502 doctors working in hospitals, conducted for the Guardian by the professional network Doctors.net.uk, showed that 50 per cent of those polled believed that the problem of bed blocking has increased in the past year.

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 kick starts major expansion plan in response to growing demand for dementia care services - Wednesday 22 December 2010

Care UK is forging ahead with its major new building programme which will see more than 30 new purpose-built care homes opening over the next five years. The homes will largely specialise in providing high quality personalised care for older people suffering from dementia.

It’s a big bonus for charity as Care UK doubles the donations made by staff - Monday 20 December 2010

Together with its kind-hearted staff, leading independent health and social care provider Care UK has donated almost £30,000 to benefit British charities during 2010.

Winning ways with creative Christmas greetings - Friday 17 December 2010

For the second year running, leading independent health and social care provider Care UK has produced its own unique Christmas cards, featuring designs devised by both staff members and people who are supported by Care UK services around the country.

Care UK Fostering Services Business - Thursday 16 December 2010

Today (16 December 2010) Care UK is announcing that it has completed the sale of its fostering services business to CareTech Holdings Plc.

Advice for staying well as weather turns icy - Friday 3 December 2010

Care UK is giving people across the UK ten pieces of cold weather health advice as heavy snow descends over the country.

Care UK pays tribute to the determination of snow hero carers - Thursday 2 December 2010

As temperatures continue to stay below zero and snow blankets much of the UK, one of the country’s leading providers of care for vulnerable and older people in their homes has pulled out all the stops to ensure that life saving care arrives on the doorstep.

Treatment Centre staff munch cup cakes to raise money for cancer charity - Tuesday 30 November 2010

Staff at the Care UK run Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre have raised more than £600 for cancer charity Macmillan by holding a coffee morning at the Centre at Maidstone Hospital.

Crewe Carer Wins Prestigious National Care Award - Friday 26 November 2010

Life Skills Support Worker Jamie Coppell has been a winner since he first started his job six months ago as far as the residents and staff of Care UK’s Station House in Crewe are concerned.

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.

Former patients return to celebrate Treatment Centre’s fourth anniversary - Tuesday 16 November 2010

It was a prescription of flowers and chocolates as the Mid Kent NHS Treatment at Maidstone Hospital celebrated its fourth anniversary by welcoming back former patients.

Crowborough school pupil helps name new nursing home - Thursday 4 November 2010

Children at Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School in Crowborough have taken part in a competition to choose the name of the Care UK’s newest nursing home.

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.

Patients’ right to choose promoted in new campaign - Tuesday 26 October 2010

Patients in Greater Manchester are being reminded about their right to choose where they receive treatment through a new campaign launched in the region.

Rotherham Diagnostic Centre leads the way - Tuesday 26 October 2010

An NHS diagnostic centre in Rotherham has been awarded a prestigious title for the excellent quality of its patient care.

Patient praises local healthcare service at Eccleshill - Tuesday 26 October 2010

A 77-year-old lady from Leeds is encouraging people in Bradford and Leeds to take advantage of a local NHS treatment centre after she received first-class care.

Southampton Treatment Centre celebrates 2nd Birthday - Tuesday 26 October 2010

Southampton NHS Treatment Centre celebrated its 2nd Birthday on Thursday 21st October, with an all day event for patients, staff and representatives from partner organisations.

Care UK staff and residents sorry to see X Factor John Adeleye knocked out of the finals - Tuesday 26 October 2010

Staff and residents in one London Care UK nursing home have been a little subdued today as they come to terms with the fact that a former activity co-ordinator at the home has been knocked out of hit TV programme - X Factor.

Operatics singing praises at NHS Centre Open Day - Monday 27 September 2010

One of the UK’s leading NHS specialist orthopaedic centres is set to hold another fantastic Open Day. Following the overwhelming success of the last Open Day in spring, which saw more than 500 past and prospective patients, members of the public and local MP’s attend, Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has decided to throw its doors open once again.

Summer fun for Chelmsford care home residents - Monday 27 September 2010

A spectacular fete was one of the recent highlights of a busy summer of activities for the residents of Manor Lodge, Chelmsford.

Forrester Court residents become film stars for the day - Friday 24 September 2010

The Forrester Court care home team has found yet another novel way to help deliver its mission of enabling the home’s residents to lead full and happy lives. Staff working at Care UK’s Forrester Court care home in London invited film production company ‘Ladder to the Moon’ to turn the home into a film set for the day.

75-year-old patient praises Eccleshill treatment centre - Monday 20 September 2010

An Eccleshill patient has praised his local NHS treatment centre after receiving excellent care during a simple operation for a condition he had suffered with for a number of years.

One-stop day surgery service launched at Eccleshill treatment centre - Monday 20 September 2010

Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre has relaunched its day surgery and will now offer a new one stop service, helping to reduce waiting times and improve the patient experience.

NHS Trust Chief Executive to join Care UK - Thursday 16 September 2010

Care UK, the UK’s largest independent provider of healthcare services to the NHS, has made an important new appointment to its healthcare leadership team.

Brighton Station Health Centre re-opens after flooding causes a small fire - Friday 27 August 2010

Care UK staff are pleased to announce that a normal service has resumed for patients at Brighton Station Health Centre.

Care UK trains home managers of the future - Wednesday 25 August 2010

Care UK, the UK’s leading independent provider of health and social care, has just celebrated the completion of its first ‘Managers of the Future’ training scheme which saw 18 deputy managers and supervisory managers trained for positions in more senior management in the company’s 59 residential homes.

Leeds health service celebrates a busy 12 months - Tuesday 24 August 2010

Staff at the NHS Shakespeare Medical Practice located at Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, are allowing themselves a moments celebration after a busy year that has seen them treat a new patient every 26 minutes.

Greater Manchester CATS relocates and expands Denton NHS services - Monday 23 August 2010

Denton residents are to benefit from an expanded NHS service following the relocation of the Greater Manchester Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service mobile clinic to Oldham Street.

Care UK scoops recruitment award from Jobcentre Plus - Monday 23 August 2010

Care UK, the country’s leading independent provider of health and social care has scooped a top employment award for finding new ways to recruit talented and committed staff in the East Midlands.

Portsmouth’s newest health centre has marked its first year of operation - Tuesday 17 August 2010

The Guildhall Walk Healthcare Centre has met one of its main objectives by increasing choice and access to patients across Portsmouth since it opened last August.

Rotherham great grandmother backs campaign to promote healthier lifestyle - Monday 16 August 2010

Elaine Hemmingway, a 69-year old great grandmother from Rotherham, is lending her support to a campaign by her local community health centre to encourage older people in the area to get active over the summer.

Endoscopy service at local Treatment Centre achieves prestigious accreditation - Friday 13 August 2010

Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, which Care UK runs on behalf of the NHS at the Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton, has been awarded ‘Level A’ accreditation for the quality of its endoscopy service, putting them in the top 5% of assessed units in the country.

New local health service launched for Lincolnshire patients - Friday 13 August 2010

People in Lincolnshire are starting to benefit from a new healthcare service offering a range of musculoskeletal assessments and treatments for people with sports injuries or back, joint and ligament pain.

Care UK’s CEO appointed as Trustee of NHS Confederation - Monday 26 July 2010

Mike Parish, Chief Executive of Care UK, has been appointed as a trustee for the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of public healthcare bodies in England as well as companies providing healthcare services to patients on behalf of the NHS. The NHS Confederation works to influence national healthcare policy for the benefit of patients and to bring strong and innovative leadership to the NHS.

Care UK Takes Over Running of Treatment Centre serving Bradford and Leeds NHS Patients - Thursday 22 July 2010

Following the announcement by NHS Bradford & Airedale on 3 June regarding Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre, Care UK is pleased to confirm it has taken over the running of the centre.

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.

Public and patient advice available at Sussex Treatment Centre for Falls Awareness Week - Friday 18 June 2010

Staff from the Care UK-run Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre in Haywards Heath will be on hand to offer advice to patients and the public during Age Concern’s Falls Awareness Week (21-25 June 2010).

New Direct Access service for hernia patients in West Kent - Wednesday 16 June 2010

A new service that will give hernia patients a quicker and more direct route to treatment is getting underway at the Care UK run Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre, at Maidstone Hospital on 16 June.

Care UK demonstrates its commitment to the NHS - Friday 4 June 2010

In a clear demonstration of its commitment to the NHS and to patient choice, Care UK has announced today that it has secured approval to provide services for NHS patients at 3 separate sites.

Gillingham Treatment Centre achieves full endoscopy accreditation - Friday 4 June 2010

The Care UK run Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre, in Gillingham, has been awarded a full and unconditional pass for the quality of its Endoscopy service

Care UK gets Jeanette back in the books - Friday 21 May 2010

“I can honestly say the treatment I received has changed my life. I’d recommend their treatment to anyone!”

Leading UK care service provider is a RoSPA award winner - Monday 17 May 2010

Care UK’s residential care team is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2010.

‘Top nurse’ crowned at top rated hospital - Wednesday 12 May 2010

There was no need for delays or coalition negotiations at Care UK’s Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre this week after votes to find the centre’s top nurse were counted.

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.

One thousand up as Gillingham Treatment Centre celebrates a year of cataract operations - Thursday 6 May 2010

Patients and Optometrists from around Kent joined staff at the Care UK run Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre, in Gillingham, to celebrate the first anniversary of providing cataract surgery.

Cheshire carers nominated for top national care awards - Tuesday 4 May 2010

The complex care team at Care UK’s The Pinetum nursing home, Liverpool Road, Chester, has been nominated as a finalist in the Care Home Team category of the prestigious Great British National Care Home Awards.

A day of double celebration as Slough home marks its first year - Friday 30 April 2010

Oak House celebrates first birthday

Social care inspectors award Harrow service Good rating - Friday 30 April 2010

Harrow residents receiving care in their home from leading health and social care provider Care UK are getting a good service, according to inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Lincoln lady knee’ds your help - Wednesday 28 April 2010

Expert knee surgery from Care UK’s Barlborough NHS treatment centre has made it possible for a Lincoln lady to attempt a mammoth 260 mile cycle ride across part of China in order to raise money for a national children’s charity.

Care UK homes celebrate St George’s Day - Friday 23 April 2010

Residents at several of Care UK’s homes will be taking part in events to celebrate St George’s Day.

Travelling Pudsey Bears Help to Raise Over £10,000 for Children in Need Appeal - Tuesday 20 April 2010

Essex-based leading health and social care company Care UK, has risen to the occasion once again and raised over £10,000 for the Children in Need appeal.

Brierley Court launches Employment and Education Initiative - Friday 16 April 2010

Brierley Court Independent Hospital in Manchester has launched an Employment and Education Initiative.

Innovative and caring professionals celebrated at Crewe care home - Friday 16 April 2010

Residents and their families joined an afternoon of celebration at the Station House care home as staff were presented with qualifications and awards for their hard work and innovative approaches to dementia and palliative care.

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.

Patients see their wish come true at Barlborough - Thursday 15 April 2010

Patients concerned about the availability of one of the regions best-loved hospitals will be celebrating the news that Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre will continue to carry out operations this year.

Care UK puts safety first - Tuesday 13 April 2010

In what might be seen as a counter-intuitive move, Care UK, the residential care provider for older and disabled people, has drastically reduced the number of beds with bed rails in its care homes, in order to reduce the risk of injury they can sometimes pose to residents. Now only around 350 beds out of a total number of 3,308 have bed rails – just 11%.

Southampton Treatment Centre operates on 10,000th patient - Wednesday 31 March 2010

Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, which Care UK runs on behalf of the NHS, has operated on its 10,000th patient, Ben Marshall from Millbrook in Southampton.

Fulfilling Lives – Chelmsford home celebrates its first year - Tuesday 30 March 2010

Manor Lodge in Chelmsford has an afternoon of celebrations

Halstead home celebrates long service and happy memories - Tuesday 30 March 2010

Halstead Lodge has a day of celebrations

Sussex Treatment Centre gets Jean back to her bird watching exploits again - Monday 29 March 2010

A Haywards Heath woman has been able to resume her hobbies of bird watching and gardening again thanks to two knee replacement operations at the Care UK run Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre, in the town.

New Health Centre opens at Clapham Junction - Friday 26 March 2010

The Junction Health Centre, a new state of the art NHS Walk-in Centre and GP Practice is to open in Battersea on Tuesday 30 March 2010. Local people are invited to an Open Day this Saturday, 27 March from 10am to 3pm, to view the new health centre, meet the healthcare team and pre-register with the GP service before the centre opens. The Junction Health Centre is situated in the Sendall Court Car Park, Grant Road, right next door to the exit of Clapham Junction Station.

Barlborough Open Day sees astounding number attend - Wednesday 24 March 2010

Organisers of the Trent region’s most unusual day out were completely bowled over by the number of people who came along to the first-ever open day at Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre last Sunday.

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.

Patients praise North East London NHS Treatment Centre - Wednesday 17 March 2010

The North East London NHS Treatment Centre in Ilford, run by Care UK on behalf of the NHS, has received another excellent satisfaction survey from its patients and has again consistently matched or outperformed the top 20 per cent of all acute NHS trusts in the UK.

Barlborough’s 20,000th patient getting ready for salsa classes - Friday 5 March 2010

Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has welcomed the 20,000th patient through its doors. Melody Austin, a retired day services manager from Derby, was presented with a fabulous hamper of goodies by Graeme Kendall, the Centre manager following her post operative assessment.

Liverpool football stars make Mark’s day - Thursday 4 March 2010

Pinetum take Mark on a VIP trip to Anfield

Excellent patient satisfaction results for Barlborough - Tuesday 2 March 2010

Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK under contract to the NHS, has received another excellent satisfaction survey from its patients and has again consistently matched or outperformed the top 20 per cent of all acute NHS trusts in the UK.

Contract signed on a comprehensive musculoskeletal service for Lincolnshire - Tuesday 2 March 2010

NHS Lincolnshire has awarded the contract to run their intermediate musculoskeletal service to Care UK. The new service is due to start in June this year and will be delivered from nine existing NHS clinical sites across Lincolnshire.

Mayor visits unique care unit in Stanmore - Friday 26 February 2010

Woodland Hall opens a new unit with some help of some very special guests

Healthcare Regulator and Patients Give Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre Top Marks - Thursday 25 February 2010

The Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre (MKTC) in Maidstone, run by Care UK on behalf of the NHS, has received confirmation of its reputation for excellence with exemplary reports from the healthcare regulator, and excellent feedback from its patients.

Cheshire care home wins award for its Shining Stars - Wednesday 24 February 2010

Its been an excellent start to the year for Station House

Dignity Action Day - 25th Feb 2010 - Wednesday 24 February 2010

Care UK staff and the people we care for and support are working together to help to promote the Department of Health’s Dignity Action Day on Thursday 25th February.

Celebrating commitment and care in cambridge nursing home - Friday 19 February 2010

Hammersmith care home joins end of life care gold club - Thursday 18 February 2010

'I have nothing but the highest praise" - Patients give top marks to Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre - Wednesday 17 February 2010

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth, run by Care UK on behalf of the NHS, has received another excellent satisfaction survey from its patients and has again consistently matched or outperformed the top 20 per cent of all acute NHS trusts in the UK

Hospital prepares to celebrate its 20,000th patient - Wednesday 17 February 2010

Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre will soon be welcoming its 20,000th patient through its doors. The hospital, which has been open for five years, provides high quality specialist orthopaedic care for the people of South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Care UK announces readmission rates of less than a third compared to the national average - Tuesday 16 February 2010

With readmission rates of only 1 to 2%, Care UK’s NHS independent sector treatment centres are once again demonstrating that they are a huge success story for the NHS.

Sussex Treatment Centre gets Michael Back on his Bike Again - Thursday 11 February 2010

A seventy year old Ardingly man is back in the saddle again riding his bicycle to maintain his fitness thanks to a knee replacement operation at the Care UK run Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre, at Haywards Heath.

Nursing home demonstrates leading edge technology for residents - Tuesday 9 February 2010

Beech Hurst, Haywards Heath nursing home, is using a new proactive monitoring system, LifeSys.

NHS Patients flexing their right to choose - Thursday 4 February 2010

‘About as surprising as snow in January’ is how Grant Rex, Care UK’s Managing Director of Secondary Care has described a new report from the Department of Health that shows the number of patients choosing independent sector treatment centres or hospitals for their NHS treatment has grown dramatically just 18 months. In the East Midlands almost one in ten NHS appointments are for these independently run hospitals.

Darlington Court say thank you for local support - Thursday 4 February 2010

Darlington Court in Rustington held an open afternoon to say thank you for local support

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.

Guildford care home celebrates NVQ Red Carpet Awards and Graduation Party - Thursday 14 January 2010

Redwood arranged a glamorous to award staff

Statement - Care UK’s stance on use of stomach tubes in residential homes - Wednesday 13 January 2010

Following a recent report from the Royal College of Physicians, Care UK would like to make it quite clear that it does not insist that its care home residents who have difficulty eating are fitted with stomach tubes because staff are too busy to help them eat normally.

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.

New self injury service opens - Sunday 10 January 2010

Care UK has recently opened Newcombe Lodge, a children’s home providing specialist residential care for young women aged 13-18 with histories of self-injurious behaviour.

Patients give new clinical units in Manchester top marks - Tuesday 5 January 2010

Patients and staff at Greater Manchester NHS Clinical Assessment Treatment Service (CATS) are celebrating the findings of a recent survey of 534 patients. The survey revealed that 98 per cent would recommend the service to a friend or family member and that no less than 99 per cent of patients rate the service as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.

People with learning disabilities help Care UK to deliver a national first - Thursday 31 December 2009

In a national first for the independent sector, Care UK has set out a new way of working that will create a benchmark for how support for adults with learning disabilities is designed in the future.

Greet General Practice and Urgent Care Centre stars on the small screen - Wednesday 30 December 2009

One of the GPs at Greet healthcentre, in Birmingham, was interviewed for the local news programme, Midlands Today to help the local PCT raise awareness of alternatives to the ambulance service for people with an urgent health need.

Pupils get creative with Christmas card competition - Thursday 24 December 2009

Pupils at St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Salford and St John Fisher RC Primary School in Denton put their creative skills to the test, when they were asked to design a Christmas card for Greater Manchester NHS CATS (Clinical Assessment Treatment Service).

Care UK care home receives gift of gold for Christmas - Wednesday 23 December 2009

St. Vincent's House has been awarded 'Gold Standard' accreditation by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) for the high quality end of life care it provides.

Care UK welcomes Civitas report Markets in healthcare - Friday 18 December 2009

Martin Kirkup of Care UK, the largest independent provider of healthcare to the NHS, said: “Civitas are absolutely right to warn of the dangers of pulling back from reform. In tough economic times increased efficiencies and value for money are vital to keep the NHS improving and meeting public expectations. In recent years the introduction of competition has done exactly that while giving patients much needed choice and also helping the NHS to dramatically cut waiting times. I believe that the Government should be looking to accelerate this activity.”

People with learning disabilities help Care UK to deliver a national first - Friday 18 December 2009

In a national first for the independent sector, Care UK has set out a new way of working that will create a benchmark for how support for adults with learning disabilities is designed in the future.

Mayor attends official opening of st luke’s health centre - Monday 7 December 2009

Southend’s Mayor, Councillor Brian Smith and Southend United Football team players were guests of honour at the official opening of St Luke’s Health Centre on 7th December 2009.

Park Lodge gains accreditation - Tuesday 1 December 2009

Following an audit by Manchester University, Park Lodge in Stockport has been accredited as a suitable learning environment for student nurses.

Care UK team wins National Marketing Award - Tuesday 1 December 2009

Essex based health and social care provider, Care UK, has been awarded ‘Care Marketeer of the Year’ in the National Care Awards 2009, at a gala dinner awards ceremony in London hosted by celebrity Ruby Wax.

Carers going above and beyond the call of duty - Tuesday 24 November 2009

Every single week, Care UK provides over 123,000 hours of care for people in their own homes. A team of dedicated, hard-working carers travel around their regions in all weathers, even on Christmas day, to help disabled and older people with tasks like washing, dressing, preparing meals or other household tasks.

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.

Work underway on new nursing home for Portsmouth - Wednesday 11 November 2009

The build for Harry Sotnick House has begun

Treatment Centre celebrates 3rd anniversary with high marks from patients - Friday 6 November 2009

The Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK at Maidstone Hospital, is celebrating its third anniversary with the news that patients rate the service provided very highly.

Demand for treatment at local NHS hospital up by more than a half - Thursday 5 November 2009

The number of patients choosing to have their operations at Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has increased by 57% following the introduction of a new booking system.

Cancer treatment in Kent improving to give better hope to patients - Wednesday 4 November 2009

A leading clinician believes the future for cancer patients in Kent is looking positive with better and faster access to treatment.

New Clinical Units get the Thumbs up - Wednesday 28 October 2009

Patients and staff at Greater Manchester NHS Clinical Assessment Treatment Service (CATS) celebrated a big vote of confidence from satisfied patients with players from Oldham Athletic Football Club.

Husband remembers wife of 60 years by unveiling plaque at Chelmsford care home - Monday 26 October 2009

An unveiling at Manor Lodge

‘Excellent’ Romford nursing home now recognised as a Care Home of the Year - Tuesday 20 October 2009

Heatherbrook nursing home in Romford has fought off competition from over 100 other candidates to be shortlisted for a ‘Care Home of the Year’ award.

Care UK Care Homes in Islington Given Glowing Report by Regulator - Tuesday 20 October 2009

Care UK today announced that its care services in Islington have scored highly across the board in reviews by the independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its Highbury New Park home, operated in partnership with the Islington Council, received the highest possible rating of “Excellent”. Elsewhere in the Borough, Lennox House near Finsbury Park demonstrated real improvement and has now achieved a “Good” status from the CQC, alongside the Muriel Street Centre in Islington, which has now also achieved a “Good” status from the CQC.

Health & Safety Achievement for Care UK - Monday 19 October 2009

The Secondary Care Division of Care UK, which operates 10 independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) across the UK, has become one of just a handful of healthcare businesses to achieve Accredited Training Provider status from the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOHS).

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.

Dr Mark Hunt writes in Pulse for the abolition of GP catchment areas. - Thursday 15 October 2009

Practice boundaries have been a barrier to choice and have unnecessarily forced some patients to move practice. It’s right they should go, says Dr Mark Hunt.

Treatment Centre Scores Well On Environment Assessment - Tuesday 13 October 2009

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre run by Care UK in Plymouth has scored well on the NHS Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) programme assessment of its services.

Travelling Pudsey Bears leave Essex to kick off company-wide fundraising - Monday 12 October 2009

As the UK gears up for the 2009 Children in Need Appeal, leading health and social care company Care UK has just agreed to double the amount of money raised by staff in 2008 and to do the same for this year.

Local MP helps nursing home celebrate 15th anniversary - Wednesday 7 October 2009

Elizabeth Lodge celebrates their 15th birthday

Chester nursing home opens new unit for specialised care - Friday 2 October 2009

New complex care unit opens

Praise from patients for Southampton NHS Treatment Centre - Monday 28 September 2009

Patients treated at the new Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK at the Royal South Hants Hospital, have praised their treatment there.

Bulgaria calls on Richmond's care service expertise - Thursday 24 September 2009

Care UK supports their London partners

Southampton Recruitment Open Day - Monday 21 September 2009

At Care UK we’ve built up a reputation for providing excellent care services for older people and those with disabilities. We are looking to recruit responsible, warm-hearted, flexible people who want a career they can be proud of.

Patients Give Top Marks To Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre - Friday 18 September 2009

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth has received another excellent satisfaction survey from its patients and has again consistently matched or outperformed the top 20 per cent of all acute NHS trusts in the UK.

Care UK responds to Andy Burnham speech: increased GP choice will benefit patients and the NHS - Thursday 17 September 2009

Rustington nursing home receives “Good” rating from inspectors - Tuesday 15 September 2009

A great result for Darlinton Court

North East London NHS Treatment Centre gets high marks from Patients - Tuesday 15 September 2009

The North East London NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK in Ilford, has been rated very highly by its patients. The latest patient survey results from an independent audit carried out for the Department of Health show that patients gave the service top marks on numerous measures including: overall performance; how they were treated; cleanliness; and the performance of staff.

Heatherbrook provides excellent care - Monday 7 September 2009

Romford nursing home rated excellent by inspectors

What An Uplifting Experience! - Friday 4 September 2009

Hypnotherapist and stress management expert finds calm and support at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre

Care UK responds to Unite petition - Wednesday 26 August 2009

Responding to the Unite petition to Andy Burnham calling for a “rolling back of privatization”, Mike Parish, CEO of Care UK, the largest provider of healthcare services to the NHS, said:

Television star helps Jubilee House celebrate 10th anniversary - Friday 14 August 2009

Jubilee House marks their 10th anniversary with a bang!

St. Peter's Court is excellent - Friday 14 August 2009

Maldon nursing home rated excellent by inspectors

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.

Patients give top marks to local Treatment Centre - Thursday 30 July 2009

New statistics show that patients treated at Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre run by Care UK in Gillingham, rate the service very highly. The latest patient survey results from an independent audit carried out for the Department of Health show that patients gave the service top marks on numerous measures including: overall performance, how they are treated, cleanliness and the performance of staff.

Patients give top marks to local treatment centre - Wednesday 22 July 2009

New statistics show that patients treated at the Care UK Mid-Kent NHS Treatment Centre in Maidstone rate the service very highly. The patient survey results from independent audits carried out for the Department of Health show that patients gave the service top marks on numerous measures including: overall performance, how they are treated, cleanliness and the performance of staff.

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.

New Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic for Cornwall - Friday 10 July 2009

A new clinic now open at St Austell Community Hospital, will offer convenient consultations closer to home for people living in Cornwall needing orthopaedic surgery.

Former patients return to perform official opening of NHS Southampton Treatment Centre - Wednesday 8 July 2009

Three of the first patients to be treated at Southampton’s new NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK, returned to perform the official opening ceremony on Friday July 3 2009.

Patients give top marks to local Treatment Centre - Tuesday 7 July 2009

New statistics show that patients treated at the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK in Plymouth rate the service very highly. The latest patient survey results from an independent audit carried out for the Department of Health show that patients gave the service top marks on numerous measures including: overall performance, how they are treated, cleanliness and the performance of staff.

Care Quality Commission gives Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre full marks in latest inspection - Monday 6 July 2009

Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre at Haywards Heath, run by independent provider Care UK on behalf of the NHS, has received a very positive report following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Brighton Station Health Centre on track for opening - Wednesday 1 July 2009

A new health centre on Queens Road, Brighton, offering early morning, evening and weekend doctors’ appointments and a walk-in service opens on Wednesday 1st July. Brighton Station Health Centre, run by Care UK on behalf of NHS Brighton and Hove, will start seeing its first patients this week. Open from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, the centre is centrally located, near to bus and train links offering patients convenience and flexibility about when they can see a doctor.

Patients give top marks to local treatment centre - Tuesday 16 June 2009

New statistics show that patients treated at the Southampton NHS Treatment Centre rate the service very highly. The Centre has been open since October last year and the first patient survey results from an independent audit carried out for the Department of Health show that patients gave the service top marks on numerous measures including: overall performance, how they are treated and cleanliness.

Care UK responds to NHS Confederation report on future NHS budget shortfall by calling for greater competition and choice - Wednesday 10 June 2009

Mike Parish, CEO of Care UK, the largest provider of healthcare service to the NHS, and Chairman of the NHS Partners Network, which represents the independent sector involved in the NHS, said:

New GP Surgery and Walk-in Service in Rotherham Open - Thursday 4 June 2009

Two new health services, run by Care UK on behalf of NHS Rotherham opened this week on 1st June . An entirely new GP surgery, Chantry Bridge Medical Practice, will start treating and registering patients this week. Care UK has also taken over the running of the Rotherham NHS Walk-in Centre, and is now offering extended opening hours from 8am to 9pm, 7 days a week.

Care UK publish Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan - Tuesday 26 May 2009

The Care UK Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan is now available and can be accessed from the CareUK.com information centre.

First Patient Treated at New Cataracts Service at Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre - Thursday 23 April 2009

The first patient has been treated by the new cataract service at the Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre.

Celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock Opens Wexham Care Home - Wednesday 22 April 2009

Ground Force star Charlie Dimmock officially opened a new Care UK care home in Wexham on Wednesday (22nd April). Local MP Fiona Mactaggart also unveiled a plaque dedicating the home to the care of older people in Slough and surrounding areas.

Manchester CATS Celebrates 1000 Patients in Just One Month - Tuesday 21 April 2009

It is just four weeks since Greater Manchester CATS was launched to give patients in the Manchester region easier and quicker access to healthcare services and minor procedures - already 1,000 patients have been referred into the service by local GPs.

Boy, 6, saves carer mum's life - Wednesday 15 April 2009

Care UK has presented a quick-thinking little boy with a ‘Bravery and Heroism’ certificate for helping to save his mother’s life.

BBC Panorama Broadcast – Statement from Care UK - Thursday 9 April 2009

Gynaecology event a success! - Saturday 4 April 2009

The Southampton Women’s Forum Health and Wellbeing Day held at St Marys Leisure Centre in Southampton has been hailed a success.

Manor Lodge open day - Monday 23 March 2009

Celebrity gardener Charlie Dimmock Opens Chelmsford Care Home, Manor Lodge.

New Cataract Service to launch at Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre - Thursday 19 March 2009

A new cataract service at the Will Adams NHS Treatment Centre in Gillingham has started taking referrals this week. The service, run by Care UK on behalf of the NHS, will mean that patients have a choice to be seen locally in the Medway Towns for their procedure.

Councillors give go-ahead to new nursing home in Portsmouth - Monday 16 March 2009

A new nursing home is set to be built on the site of a former city council residential care home, after planning permission was granted by the development control committee today.

Patients Reap the Benefits of New Mobile Clinical Units - Thursday 5 February 2009

The first patients have this week been seen as part of Greater Manchester CATS (Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services), the new service where they can gain access to a wide range of minor treatments, from orthopaedic conditions to treatment for ear, nose and throat problems.

Health Minister visits top NHS Treatment Centre run by Care UK - Monday 19 January 2009

Ben Bradshaw MP, Health Minister and Minister for the South West, has today visited the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre to congratulate staff after it came top in a national league table of independent sector treatment centres.

Mark Hunt: Independent Sector improves quality of care and patient access - Thursday 8 January 2009

Dr Mark Hunt responds to the Scottish Government’s plan to ban the independent sector from running GP practices.

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.

Care UK to open new GP Practice in Southend - Wednesday 24 December 2008

Mark Hunt, Managing Director of Care UK Primary Care responds to announcement that Care UK has been awarded a contract to open new GP Practice in Southend.

Finalists at the National Care Awards - Friday 28 November 2008

Two Local Care Workers Reach Final of Prestigious National Care Awards 2008

Ellesmere's royal opening - Wednesday 19 November 2008

HRH Countess of Wessex Opens Innovative New Care UK Residential Home in Chelsea

St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre welcomes John Utaka - Thursday 6 November 2008

John Utaka, Portsmouth FC winger and Nigerian international star, officially opened the children’s and adolescent areas at the Care UK St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre in Portsmouth following their recent redesign at the hands of young people in the city.

Treatment Centre at top of league table - Friday 10 October 2008

A national league table of independent treatment centres (ISTCs) published in the “Health Service Journal” in September 2008, has placed the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth at the top of the poll for overall percentage use.

New Havant NHS Diagnostic Service Launches - Monday 14 January 2008

NHS patients in and around the Havant area will soon benefit from a greater availability of diagnostic services, and a reduction in waiting times for diagnostic investigations.

Success For Care UK's Children's Services - Thursday 1 November 2007

Chris Burgin-Lynch, shift leader at our four-bed children's home near Welshpool, has been awarded the Peter Clarke Award for Excellence in Children's Care at the Welsh Care Awards organised by Care Forum Wales.

New Walk in Centre Websites launched - Monday 1 October 2007

New websites have been launched for 3 of Care UK's NHS Walk in Centres.

Value of Walk-In Centre Programme Proved in Newcastle - Wednesday 1 August 2007

The Newcastle Central NHS Walk-In Centre has proved the value of the Walk-In Centre programme by diagnosing, supporting and finding local consultant time for a female visitor to the city.

Treatment Centre Just What The Doctor Ordered - Wednesday 1 August 2007

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth, which provides orthopaedic surgery and treatments to NHS patients in Devon and Cornwall, has become one of the first Independent Sector Treatment Centres (ISTC) in the UK to carry out an independent patient satisfaction survey which can be compared with surveys conducted on NHS hospitals.

Care UK pupils buck "looked after Children" exam trend - Wednesday 1 August 2007

Pupils attending independent schools run by child care provider Care UK Children's Services have bucked an exam trend by smashing the Government target for GCSE results for "looked after children".

Health Minister opens new Treatment Centre in Kent - Thursday 14 June 2007

Today saw the official opening of the Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre, with a visit by the Health Minister, Andy Burnham.

Appointment of Managing Director, Specialist Care - Tuesday 22 May 2007

Care UK Plc, the specialist health and social care solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Jackson as Managing Director of the Specialist Care division, part of the social care business area.

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.

2nd Birthday for Peninsula Treatment Centre - Tuesday 1 May 2007

Just two years ago, the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre opened its doors at the International Business Park in Plymouth to patients from across Devon and Cornwall who needed orthopaedic surgery.

New GP Practice Remedies GP Shortages - Tuesday 1 May 2007

Barking and Dagenham PCT region is recognised as an under doctored area, with a high need for primary and community based health services.

Health Secretary opens Victoria NHS Walk in Centre - Tuesday 1 May 2007

The Victoria NHS Walk-In Centre was officially opened by Secretary of State for Health, Patricia Hewitt MP on Tuesday 15th May.

Health Secretary Opens first Treatment Centre in London - Thursday 15 March 2007

There is a major breakthrough in reducing waiting times and creating choice in the NHS with the opening today by the Health Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, of the first Independent Sector Treatment Centre in London.

NE London Treatment Centre website launches - Thursday 1 March 2007

The North East London NHS Treatment Centre website has been launched.

Successful first quarter for Victoria NHS Walk-in Centre - Thursday 1 March 2007

Victoria NHS Walk-in Centre, run by independent care specialist Care UK on behalf of the NHS, has reported a successful first quarter with the Centre now seeing up to a hundred patients a day.

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.

Learning Disabilities Director Appointed - Thursday 8 February 2007

Care UK plc, one of the UK's leading experts in the provision of primary, acute and social care services, has appointed Steve Ball to the post of Director of Learning Disabilities, England.

Acquisition of Little Islands - Thursday 1 February 2007

Care UK, the health and social care specialist has acquired Little Islands, a residential children's service based in Bristol and Wales.

Peninsula on Target for Patient Care - Wednesday 31 January 2007

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, the Plymouth-based orthopaedic hospital which was one of the first independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) in the UK, has announced this week that it is on target to meet the requirements of its contract - in terms of patient numbers, value for money and patient care.

Extended Opening Hours for Ground-Breaking GP Practice and Walk-In Centre - Friday 26 January 2007

The Broad Street NHS GP practice and Walk-In Centre in Dagenham has been so well received by the local community that it will be extending its opening hours with immediate effect.

Clinical Care Services Appointment key to Development of Service - Friday 26 January 2007

Health and social health care specialist, Care UK, has announced the appointment of Dr. Eduard Lotz to the role of Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Care Services.

Expansion for Care UK Children's Services - Monday 1 January 2007

Following the acquisition late last year of the Little Islands group of residential care units for children in Bristol, Swindon and Wales, Care UK has announced further developments for its Children's Services division with the announcement of two key recruitments.

Preferred bidder award for ISTC project - Thursday 21 December 2006

Care UK Plc, the specialist health and social care provider, is pleased to announce that its 50% owned joint venture company, Partnership Health Group ("PHG"), been appointed preferred bidder by the Department of Health for a major Independent Sector Treatment Centre ("ISTC") project serving patients across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Preferred bidder award for CATSS project - Friday 1 December 2006

Care UK Plc is pleased to announce that it has been appointed preferred bidder by the Department of Health for a Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Support Services ("CATSS") project in Manchester.

Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre website launched - Thursday 23 November 2006

The Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre, the independent sector treatment centre providing a range of services for NHS patients, has a new website

Mid Kent NHS Treatment Centre Opens - Monday 6 November 2006

Partnership Health Group's third Treatment Centre for NHS patients opened its doors on Monday 6 November.

Care UK awarded Luton & Bedfordshire urgent care contract - Wednesday 1 November 2006

Care UK launched a new urgent care service in Luton and Bedfordshire during October, offering additional services to patients that require a doctor or nurse, when their GP practice is closed, but are not emergencies and do not warrant a trip to the Accident and Emergency department.

Corvedale Bucks "Looked After Children" Education Trend - Wednesday 1 November 2006

Despite a report from children's charity Barnardo's indicating that the cycle of disadvantage experienced by children in care in education shows no sign of being broken, Corvedale Care in Shropshire has this year shown that the trend can be and has been bucked.

Six-month thumbs up for Newcastle Central NHS Walk-in Centre - Wednesday 1 November 2006

It is just six months since the Newcastle Central NHS Walk-in Centre opened its doors, and it is already making a difference to health care provision in the city.

New GP Practice & Walk-in Centre meets with local approval - Thursday 28 September 2006

Just a few months after it opened, and the Board Street NHS Walk-In Centre is already making a difference to thousands of local residents.

First Birthday celebrations at Barlborough - Friday 1 September 2006

The Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre recently celebrated it's first birthday with a party for staff and patients, past and present.

New walk -n health centre in central Newcastle - Tuesday 1 August 2006

A new NHS Walk-in Centre, providing free, convenient healthcare is now open in Newcastle city centre.

Newcombe House website launches - Monday 10 July 2006

Newcombe House, part of Althea Park, has launched a new website providing information on the self harm and self injury services provided at the centre.

Care UK Achieves National First - Saturday 1 July 2006

Colchester based Care UK, which specialises in the delivery of health and social care services, has become the first independent healthcare business in the UK to be awarded a contract by the NHS to run a GP practice and integrated walk-in centre for NHS patients. The centre, in Dagenham, opened this week.

Care UK Appointed for Clara Court - Saturday 1 July 2006

Care UK has been appointed to operate the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's newest care home, Clara Court (formerly 21 Courthouse Road).

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.

Care UK takes over services in Redbridge - Saturday 1 July 2006

Care UK's Residential Care Services team took over the management and operation of services at Meadow Court Nursing Home on July 1st.

New residential home for young adults - Saturday 1 July 2006

Care UK are opening a new care home for six young adults aged 18 years and over with challenging behaviour and cognitive impairment including autism.

Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre website launches - Monday 26 June 2006

The Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre, the independent sector treatment centre that specialises in orthopaedic surgery for NHS patients, has a new website

Orthopaedic Centre Marks First Anniversary - Friday 23 June 2006

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, one of the first independent sector treatment centres in the UK and managed in Plymouth by Partnership Health Group for NHS patients in Devon and Cornwall, this week marks its first anniversary.

Care UK helps brighten the lives of local pre school children with a donation of £1000 - Thursday 1 June 2006

St Stephen's pre school, on Canterbury road, has been entertaining local children for 28 years, however, the pre school has been left fighting for survival in recent years due to a reduction in government funding.

Celebrating success in Person Centred Planning - Thursday 1 June 2006

Rosebank House, operated by Care UK, provides 24-hour care and treatment for people with severe and enduring mental health problems.

Care UK employs e-learning provider for care staff - Thursday 1 June 2006

Care UK has employed Creative Learning Media, a leading e-learning courseware and testing provider to provide e-learning based training materials to Care UK.

New NHS Treatment Centre Tops Out! - Tuesday 30 May 2006

An exciting phase in the development of the new purpose built Treatment Centre on the Maidstone Hospital site has been celebrated with the topping out ceremony.

Care UK given the go-ahead in Barking and Dagenham - Thursday 25 May 2006

Care UK has been awarded a contract by Barking and Dagenham Primary Care Trust (PCT) to provide additional local health services, from July 2006 at the Broad Street Resource Centre in Dagenham.

New Mental Health Care Home in Croydon - Monday 1 May 2006

Care UK has opened a new mental health care home for local people in partnership with the NHS in Croydon and Croydon Council.

Farm Lane Care Home Shortlisted for Award - Thursday 30 March 2006

Farm Lane Care Home in Fulham, London is one of three finalists in the prestigious Pinders/This Caring Business Healthcare Awards.

New NHS Treatment Centre underway in North East London - Wednesday 1 March 2006

Partnership Health Group (PHG), Care UK's joint venture company, has started work developing a new Independent Sector Treatment Centre at Goodmayes in North East London.

Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre Website Up and Running - Tuesday 24 January 2006

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, the independent sector treatment centre that specialises in orthopaedic surgery for NHS patients, has a new website

Expansion for Althea Park - Sunday 1 January 2006

Althea Park Services, Care UK's eating disorders and self harm business, has expanded with the opening of Ashleigh House, a new 10-bed centre for adults suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The Centre in Stroud provides a residential alternative to hospital treatment.

New Appointments at Partnership Health Group - Monday 19 December 2005

In order to support its continuing growth, Partnership Health Group (PHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of two key executives.

Partnership with Islington goes from strength to strength - Tuesday 1 November 2005

Care UK is delighted to have been selected by the London Borough of Islington to design, build, finance and operate an 87-bed specialist care centre on the site of a redundant care home in the north of the borough.

Satisfied customers in Children's services! - Tuesday 1 November 2005

Research shows significant customer satisfaction for Care UK's services for looked-after young people.

Innovative Blood Conservation Process Revolutionises Patient Care - Tuesday 1 November 2005

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre, which opened its doors to NHS patients throughout Devon and Cornwall for orthopaedic surgery and care in early May, has introduced an innovative blood conservation process that is revolutionising patient outcomes at the hospital.

New educational facility for Corvedale Care - Tuesday 1 November 2005

As the final part of a move from Corvedale Care's residential special school Hilltop to small homes and a registered Day School, former naval buildings have been transformed into a bespoke educational facility. The young people are thriving in their new setting.

New NHS Treatment Centre Officially Opened by Lord Warner - Thursday 27 October 2005

The successful partnership between the NHS and the independent healthcare sector was clearly demonstrated to Department of Health Minister of State for NHS Delivery, Lord Warner of Brockley, when he officially opened the newly built NHS Treatment Centre at Barlborough near Chesterfield on Thursday, October 27th 2005.

Work starts on new Maidstone NHS Treatment Centre - Friday 21 October 2005

The first sod at the new NHS Treatment Centre in Maidstone was turned on 21st October 2005. The Treatment Centre is being developed as part of a joint venture between Partnership Health Group (PHG) and the NHS.

Greville House Nursing Home reopens - Tuesday 11 October 2005

Greville House nursing home will reopen on 17 October, with the Mayor attending a short ceremony on 11 October to formally open the home.

Official Naming Ceremony for new Extracare Estate in Hammersmith & Fulham - Friday 7 October 2005

On Friday 7 October, a naming ceremony is to take place to officially name the new Private Finance Initiative ExtraCare estate off Goldhawk Road, Mary Seacole House.

NIHME Positive Practice Award - Saturday 1 October 2005

Maplewood Independent Hospital operated by Care UK, along with other mental health providers in Coventry, have been presented with a Highly Commended Award for Positive Practice in Mental Health in the 'Integrated health and social care planning' category from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMHE).

Investment in mental health services - Thursday 1 September 2005

Care UK provides a range of outward-looking, community-based services for adults with mental health needs all of which have a strong focus on rehabilitation. When a service user is placed in one of our units our aim is to work with them to develop the living skills and the confidence to enable them to return to the community as quickly as possible.

New nursing home, set to improve care for older people in Fulham - Wednesday 24 August 2005

Local residents and care professionals will today take a sneak preview at a brand new care home in Fulham which will be opening its doors to residents in the next fortnight. The new home has been built by Care UK who will provide care services under contract to London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and the PCT, as part of a drive to improve care for older people within the borough.

First Day of Summer Dawns the Opening of a New NHS Treatment Centre - Friday 1 July 2005

A new Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre has opened its doors to out patients to provide access and choice to NHS patients across Trent and South Yorkshire.

PHG appointed preferred bidder for NE London ISTC - Wednesday 1 June 2005

Partnership Health Group (PHG) has been appointed preferred bidder to build and operate a new Independent Sector Treatment Centre on the NHS King George Hospital site in Goodmayes, North East London which is operated by Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. Four Primary Care Trusts will be the commissioners of the services: Barking & Dagenham PCT, Havering PCT, Redbridge PCT and Waltham Forest PCT.

Official opening marks successful first month for Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre - Wednesday 1 June 2005

The Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre in Plymouth celebrated its first month of operations on Thursday 9th June, with the official opening of the hospital.

Poole Borough Council appoints Care UK as preferred bidder for innovative service transfer - Wednesday 1 June 2005

Poole Borough Council has appointed Care UK as the preferred bidder for an innovative service transfer. The Council intends to transfer residential, day care and homecare services to be operated as an integrated dementia care service later in 2005.

Innovative 24 Hour Day and Night Care Centre - Wednesday 1 June 2005

Care UK are developing what is believed to be the first ever night and day centre for older people with dementia. The centre is being built in the grounds of Appleby House, an existing Care UK service in Epsom and is being developed with the support of the local Rotary Club.

First Patients head for Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre - Monday 25 April 2005

The first patients to be treated at the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre visited for their outpatient pre-assessments today (25 April 2005), and their initial response to their experience has been very positive.

Acquisition of Fostering Support Group - Friday 11 February 2005

Care UK, the specialist health and social care provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fostering Support Group Ltd (FSG) for a maximum cash consideration of £3.6 million.

Managing Director of Clinical Services Appointed - Monday 20 December 2004

As a result of continuing growth and expansion into the primary care and acute sectors, Care UK has appointed Dr Sushil Jathanna to the position of Managing Director, Clinical Care Services.

Care UK Signs First Primary Care Contract - Monday 22 November 2004

Care UK, the health and social care provider, has signed its first contract to deliver primary care services on behalf of Southend and Castle Point & Rochford Primary Care Trusts.

Appointment of Non-Executive Director - Monday 22 November 2004

Care UK, the specialist health and social care solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Carnall to the Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

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.

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.

Care UK sets the standards in Learning Disability training & development with City & Guilds - Tuesday 14 September 2004

Care UK has achieved Approved Centre status from City & Guilds for delivering training in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities.

Care UK in Joint Project for New Nursing Home in Richmond - Thursday 5 August 2004

A purpose built residential nursing home for older people with a range of needs is being officially opened by Cllr Jean Matthews on 5 August.

Care UK in Joint Project for New Nursing Homes in Islington - Wednesday 21 July 2004

A purpose built residential nursing home and day centre complex for older people suffering from dementia is being officially opened in Islington today.

South West Peninsula ISTC contract signed - Tuesday 18 May 2004

Care UK Plc, the specialist health and social care provider, is pleased to announce that Care UK Afrox Healthcare Ltd, has signed a contract with the Department of Health and four Primary Care Trusts for the South West Peninsula Orthopaedic Independent Sector Treatment Centre.

Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March - Tuesday 18 May 2004

Care UK, the specialist health and social care provider, announces interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2004

Acquisition of Althea Park Ltd - Tuesday 18 May 2004

Care UK Plc, the specialist health and social care provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Althea Park Ltd

Redwood Welcomes New Residents - Thursday 18 March 2004

Redwood short term and nursing home in Guildford has re-opened its doors.The residential home was officially opened by Sheila Gruselle, Chairman of Surrey County Council on 18 March 2004.

Care UK Afrox Healthcare Signs Contract for Trent and South Yorkshire Region Treatment Centre - Wednesday 10 March 2004

Care UK Afrox Healthcare Ltd (CUAH) has signed a contract with the Department of Health and 28 Primary Care Trusts to build and operate a new Independent Sector Treatment Centre in the Trent and South Yorkshire region in which the company will treat a range of orthopaedic conditions for the National Health Service.