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Residents at Aspen Grange care home in Braintree have been enjoying some extra comfort and companionship thanks to a heart-warming community initiative held in support of National Teddy Bear Day.
To mark the occasion, the team at Aspen Grange invited members of the local community to donate new, pre-loved or vintage teddy bears for residents to adopt. The appeal was met with a wonderful response, with many generous donations received from local...

New analysis of government data reveals that one in four older people living in rural areas were left without social care when asking their council for support.
The findings, based on the UK government’s Adult social care activity report 2024 to 2025, shows that nationally, 38.5% of people 65+ requesting social care did not receive it. This figure was higher in rural areas, where 39.8% of people 65+ went without...

Albert Einstein famously said: “The only source of knowledge is experience.” And in Jessica O’Boyle’s case, it couldn’t be more accurate.
Her inspiring journey from leaving school without formal qualifications to leading 19 Lifeways services as an Area Manager shows what’s possible with passion and purpose....

They may not have made it to snowy Italy in person but sports fans at care homes in the south have enjoyed putting their own take on Winter Olympics-themed fun.
Colten Care residents have participated in gentle, good natured rivalry in activities such as broomstick curling, noodle hockey, snowball throws and chair skiing....