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Welcome to InForm... ...a regular bulletin containing news and developments from Care UK, a leading independent provider of person-centred care to a broad spectrum of service users throughout the UK. We hope that it is of interest to you as we have endeavoured to select only individuals who have a connection with Care UK or the services we provide.
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A new state-of-the-art Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre has opened its doors to provide access and choice to NHS patients across Trent and South Yorkshire. To read the full article please click here
We are proud to announce that Direct Medical Services (DMS), Care UK’s specialist medical recruitment agency has been awarded approved supplier status on the new National Framework Agreement (NFA) for Medical Locums.
Over the last three years DMS has worked hard to deliver a reliable service to the NHS, supplying suitable GP or psychiatric cover when national contract suppliers have been unable to do so. Now as an approved supplier, DMS is committed to working with PaSA to ensure the Framework is fully complied with whilst continuing to offer a best value, first class service. The full article can be found here or visit the DMS website www.direct-medical.com
First ever Night and Day Centre under development
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.
The centre which is planned to open in early 2006, will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will provide meals, bathing services and activities as well as hairdressing, chiropody, dentistry and optician services.
To read the full article click here Care UK awarded Supporting People Certificate
Care UK has been awarded the Supporting People Certificate for its supported living services for adults with learning disabilities by Essex County Council. Care UK is delighted with the positive feedback from the assessors, which recognised the hard work of the staff and the high standard of service provided. The review also reported that both service users and stakeholders including the PCT were very satisfied. The service provides care and support to service users with moderate to severe learning disabilities within community based accommodation. The service is contracted to Essex County Council and is part of the council’s hospital reprovision project. For further information about Care UK's Learning Disabilities services please click here.
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. Care UK's winning proposals involve the replacement of the Council's remaining residential care home with a larger, state of the art resource centre facility which incorporates the day care centre and the office base for the homecare service as well as additional services not currently provided by the Borough.
To read the full article please click here Places available at new dementia nursing unit in Surrey
Care UK are extending Broadwater Lodge, their existing care home in Farncombe, near Guildford to meet the demand for dementia nursing care in Surrey. The new wing will open in September 2005 making an additional 17 places available. These new rooms are being built to the highest of standards and will be fully furnished with ensuite facilities.
For further information please click here
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