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The youngest of seven centenarians at a Winchester care home has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Former teacher Joan Pape joined the ‘100 club’ at Colten Care’s Abbotts Barton, marking the occasion with a family party and, later, attendance at a recital by a string quartet....

From an electrical mechanical engineer to working as an Officer within the prison service, Ian Billows gained a phenomenal amount of experience across a range of sectors before joining Lifeways.
Now approaching 15 years with us, and having progressed from Support Worker to Service Manager, he draws on the skills and experience gained in his previous roles to support him in his current position....

A global celebration of art has brought out the creativity and individuality of residents at care homes across the south.
Paints, brushes, sketch pads and pencils were all in use at Colten Care homes in Dorset and Hampshire in recognition of World Art Day....

Today, 20 April 2026, the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched its Care Equity Evidence Hub—an online resource bringing together research, data, and practice evidence to address inequities in social care.
There are persistent differences in people’s access to social care and support, their experiences of services, and the outcomes they achieve. Yet the evidence needed to understand and address these differences is often fragmented, difficult to find,...