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'Residents supported in news reading, bingo and chair exercises' - Ballyconnell care facility receives full compliance judgement in HIQA report

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published 50 inspection reports on residential centres for older people. Inspections were carried out between February 2024 and August 2024. The Chief Inspector of Social Services has statutory ...

11 Oct 2024 at 14:33

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Ballyshannon care facility 'substantially compliant' according to HIQA Report

The inspections were carried out between February 2024 and August 2024. The Chief Inspector of Social Services has statutory responsibility for independently regulating designated centres for older people for compliance with the Health Act (2007) ...

11 Oct 2024 at 13:33

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'A sing-along, reminiscence, and a lively evening party' - Donegal nursing home passes HIQA inspection with flying colours

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published fifty inspection reports on residential centres for older people. Inspections were carried out between February 2024 and August 2024. The Chief Inspector of Social Services has ...

11 Oct 2024 at 11:33

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Calls for clarity as Leitrim home help services see significant reductions

Concerns have been brought to councillors regarding the decline in both the availability and quality of home help services in Leitrim. Cathaoirleach Cllr Paddy O’Rourke proposed a motion requesting the Council ask officials from the HSE to ...

10 Nov 2024 at 13:33

Number of care home residents in England rises in past year to more than 372,000

The number of care home residents in England has risen to more than 372,000 in the past year. Care home occupancy has increased to 80.5%, from 77.8% last year, but the number of care home beds has fallen in the same period, according to ...

06 Jul 2023 at 16:50

Horse’s surprise visit helps bring back memories for elderly care home resident

A horse made a surprise visit to a care home in Surrey as part of a nationwide initiative to help the elderly revisit their hobbies and “bring back memories”. Care UK’s Long Lost Hobbies programme sees residents return to their ...

11 Apr 2022 at 16:25

Give 65-year-olds automatic Japanese-style health MOTs, social care report urges

Japanese-style health MOTs for people when they turn 65 could help transform adult social care in England, a new report has suggested. The move to a preventative approach would likely lead to a better quality of life for older ...

27 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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Care home ordered to improve as inspectors raise ‘serious’ concerns

An award-winning care home has been issued with an improvement notice. Braehill Lodge, which was family-owned until April, is registered for up to 24 older people. In September last year, the care home in Carnoustie, Angus, ...

06 Nov 2025 at 15:01

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