Cataract surgery brought closer to home
November 26th 2012
An NHS health centre in Rochdale is believed to be the first in the UK to perform cataract surgery in a non-hospital, community-based setting.
Support worker with Care UK reveals hidden artistic talents
November 26th 2012
Support worker Muayyd Mohammed, who cares for older people in the Ipswich area has won a national competition to design Care UK’s 2012 Christmas card.
Care UK confirms appointment of Jim Easton
November 19th 2012
Care UK has today announced the appointment of Jim Easton as managing director of the company’s Health Care division. He will take up the post in the new year.
Care UK’s finest celebrated at awards ceremony
November 18th 2012
An annual awards ceremony has seen Care UK colleagues awarded for their dedication, hard work and achievements.
Patients invited to vote on GP surgery opening hours
November 16th 2012
Two Newcastle NHS GP surgeries are inviting people to an open day on Monday 19th November to vote on what hours they would like them to open.
Hand hygiene poster competition winner announced
November 15th 2012
Children from two primary schools near Chesterfield have won prizes in a poster competition. The Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre, run by Care UK, organised the contest as part of National Infection, Prevention and Control Week.
Social care organisation joins forces with secondary school to develop student skills
November 14th 2012
Students at Musselburgh Grammar School have been learning new skills thanks to a partnership with Care UK.
Beat the Christmas rush
November 13th 2012
There will be a chance to get an early start to your Christmas shopping and for the children to have fun in Father Christmas’ Grotto at Care UK’s Mill View residential home.
University Campus Suffolk pioneering training in dementia care
November 13th 2012
Carers and nurses who are furthering their education at University Campus Suffolk (UCS) have learnt about the dramatic difference that home environments and sensory stimulation can have on people living with dementia.
Care UK announces Harmoni acquisition to enhance its strategy to improve unscheduled NHS care and reduce pressure on acute services
November 6th 2012
Care UK has today announced the acquisition of healthcare provider Harmoni, in a deal which will increase the company’s ability to improve unscheduled care.