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Former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton OBE called in to help with a special festive activity at a Dorset care home.
The TV personality led a gift-wrapping masterclass at Colten Care’s Abbey View in Sherborne, bringing a touch of the signature creativity admired by millions of viewers of the long-running BBC children’s show....

A choir of care home residents, families, friends, staff and volunteers were in fine voice to round off months of activity in support of a Christmas tree festival.
Performers from Colten Care’s Avon Reach in Mudeford, Dorset, sang carols and other seasonal favourites in an evening show at the Highcliffe Castle event, now in its second year....

New research from Nationwide and Dementia UK reveals how middle-aged men feel much less prepared than younger generations about the prosect of looking after someone with dementia, as many juggle family life, work and ageing parents.
The survey of 2,000 men without current caring responsibilities was conducted to better understand how comfortable men feel accessing support and the challenges they face. It comes as figures reveal that just one in four (25%) of Dementia UK’s clinic...

A Salisbury care home resident had a wish come true when she welcomed the city’s MP for a morning of conversation.
Marlene Twyman, who lives at Colten Care’s Braemar Lodge, was interested in a career in politics when she was younger and, while she ultimately chose a different path, has followed the work of John Glen with a keen eye since his election victory in ...