Senior living

Second anniversary for Rapid Response Team helping over 500 older people in a care crisis

A Dorset care home company is celebrating the second anniversary of its Rapid Response Team (RRT) which has helped over 500 older people experiencing a care crisis... READ MORE »

Property agent who sold care home 25 years ago acts again for owner on her retirement

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has completed on the freehold sale of Millbrook House care home in Child Okeford. The Grade II listed residential... READ MORE »

"Absolutely stunning" - New £10m care home officially opened and is set to create 100 jobs

A new £10 million care home described as “absolutely stunning” is expected to create more than 100 jobs once it’s fully occupied. Parley Place was officially... READ MORE »

Care home resident, Mercia, one of the last to receive a 100th birthday card from the Queen

A Christchurch care home resident was one of the last people in the UK to receive a 100th birthday card from the Queen. Mercia Crighton celebrated her landmark birthday... READ MORE »

Care South rated by residents as one of the top 20 large care home groups in the UK in awards

Residents and their families have rated Care South as one of the ‘Top 20 Large Care Home Groups’ in the UK. The Poole-based care provider received the accolade at the... READ MORE »

Thriving care group expands to six homes with purchase of additional Bournemouth property

Luxurycare Group, which has five care homes in Bournemouth and Poole, has expanded its portfolio. The care home group has purchased its sixth home, Meyrick Rise in... READ MORE »

Gallery: Mayor officially opens "absolutely fantastic" retirement village in Sherborne

Homeowners and businesses came together to enjoy a party to celebrate the launch of the new Sherborne Platinum Skies community. As one of the first official engagements... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Upton Bay Care Home, Startup School for Seniors, South Coast Weddings,First Wessex

Care home marks special day for firefighters with freshly baked cakes Residents at a care home in Poole surprised their local fire station with freshly baked goodies to... READ MORE »

Biz Bites featuring Working Live!, Agincare, Habitat First Group and The Tank Museum

Final pilot episode of Working Live! is broadcast The final pilot episode of Working Live! - the groundbreaking business and work TV show for BCP - has been broadcast. It... READ MORE »

Care home staff to receive 5.7% pay rise as thanks for their dedication during pandemic

Staff at Encore Care Homes are to receive a 5.7 per cent pay rise from this month as a ‘thank you’ for their ongoing support during the pandemic. Every individual... READ MORE »