Health

A hospice which was recently forced to cut 21 jobs and reduce its bed capacity from 23 to 15 beds has welcomed news that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care will review hospice funding before Christmas. The announcement comes just days after St Giles Hospice’s significant service reductions made national headlines, highlighting […]

St Giles Hospice has today announced it will focus on its very core specialist palliative care services, as the organisation battles to address a £1.5 million deficit amid a deepening national hospice funding crisis. Following a period of consultation with staff which began in August, the hospice has been forced to cut 21 jobs and

On 25th October, the team at Bluebird Care East Staffs & South Derbyshire held a special coffee morning event, bringing together customers, carers, and Staffordshire Police to promote important safety and dementia awareness initiatives.   The event focused on helping customers stay safe at home, especially as Halloween approaches, with tips from Staffordshire Police on

A record 14 colleagues at Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme are celebrating being shortlisted as finalists at the Great West Midlands Care Awards, with their passion, dedication and performance in their work all recognised as being among the best in the region.   Contending this weekend’s awards, are: Hannah Barrington-Parry – The Social Care Nurse Award Eleanor Bennett

A new home care business in Stoke-on-Trent has set its sights on becoming the leading provider in the area. Businesswoman Lily Man recently set up SureCare Stoke-on-Trent and the company has just secured its registration with the Care Quality Commission. It means that Lily and registered manager Michelle Blunt can now provide a complete range

Fostering can mean everything to those involved.  That’s the message of a powerful new fostering film to highlight the urgent need for foster carers.   Staffordshire County Council’s fostering service, along with foster carers gathered at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre today (18 October) to get their first glimpse of the film.   The short film follows

Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat, Staffordshire’s leading spa destination, is thrilled to announce the full reopening of its events venue following a temporary closure caused by flash floods on 21st September. The property has undergone significant repairs and refurbishment and is delighted to once again be hosting weddings, celebrations and special occasions. While restoration work

Central Co-op proudly kicked off its new charity partnership with Samaritans on World Mental Health Day, 10th October, with an inspiring launch event at its Support Centre in Lichfield. The event fostered a welcoming space for Central Co-op colleagues to connect with Samaritans volunteers, learn about the critical work the charity does, and explore fundraising

Playing outside and visits to the park to play on the swings are high on the wish list for Staffordshire children looking for long-term foster carers.   The youngsters aged six and eight are just two of a number of children being highlighted by Staffordshire County Council in a bid to recruit more people willing

Biddulph Park, October 2024] — WILD & WILD is proud to announce that co-founder April Wild has been honoured with the prestigious Enterprise Vision Award (EVA) in the Health & Wellbeing category. This accolade was presented at the recent EVA ceremony, recognising her exceptional contributions to empowering women and promoting wellness through innovative event management