News
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.
Care UK calls for Government debate to focus on benefits that can come from more integrated health and social care. - Monday 31 January 2011
As the Health and Social Care Bill receives its second reading, Care UK is calling on politicians to maximise the opportunities offered by greater integration of health and social care.
Essential care that continues at Christmas - Thursday 23 December 2010
As most of us are sitting down to turkey and sprouts, or watching the Queen’s Speech, an army of Care UK staff will be making sure that some of the most frail, isolated and vulnerable people in our communities receive essential care this Christmas.
Brierley Court launches Employment and Education Initiative - Friday 16 April 2010
Brierley Court Independent Hospital in Manchester has launched an Employment and Education Initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
