21st October 2019

Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) sponsorship helps local football team hit the back of the net

Across the UK, Caremark franchisees and their care teams are constantly engaging with their local community in many ways. In a prime example, the team at Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) is sponsoring local group of young footballers Redcar Town Girls Under-13s.
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18th October 2019

Caremark’s new PatchCare model hailed as innovation in CQC State of Care report

Caremark’s new PatchCare® model has been highlighted as an example of innovation in home care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its annual State of Care report, published this week.
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26th September 2019

Caremark leads innovation in dementia care with sensory training

Dementia affects approximately 850,000 people in the UK and costs the UK £26 billion a year. This is only set to increase as over 1 million people are predicted to be living with dementia by 2025. With such staggering figures, the provision of high quality, compassionate dementia care by organisations with the appropriate skills and understanding of how this condition impacts people’s lives is more important than ever.
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2nd September 2019

Leading is caring

When it comes to managing a home care service, Louise Harrison, Registered Care Manager at Caremark (Broxtowe & Erewash), cares not only for the clients her team supports, but also for the team members themselves. Louise knows that being present for her team and valuing the work they do is key to constantly delivering the highest level of care.
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21st August 2019

Caremark (Kirklees) brings generations together to reduce loneliness

Caremark (Kirklees) is piloting a scheme aimed at bridging the generation gap between children and the elderly, with a particular emphasis on helping those with dementia and other disabilities.
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16th August 2019

Caremark (East Hertfordshire & Broxbourne) achieves Outstanding rating in first inspection

Receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission is a remarkable. Receiving such a rating after the very first inspection is spectacular! Yet, this is what Sareet Shah, Priya Desai and their team at Caremark (East Hertfordshire & Broxbourne) have achieved after being inspected by the Care Quality Commission for the first time.
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31st July 2019

Home care clients rate Caremark in Top 20 providers in regions across the UK

Once again, Caremark offices across the UK have featured in the Top 20 Home Care Awards 2019 organised by the online care directory Homecare.co.uk.
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24th June 2019

We train our care staff to deliver high quality care

After applying for a role with us and meeting your local Caremark team, you’re now excited because you’ve landed the job you’ve always wanted! So, what happens next?
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15th May 2019

Caremark franchisee wins fifth national business award for running exemplary home care operation

It’s been an incredibly successful three-and-a-half year spell for our Caremark (Sutton) and Caremark (Epsom & Ewell, Banstead & Reigate) franchisee, Hannah Drury, who has scooped her fifth national business award and second top award at the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) awards earlier this month.
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30th April 2019

Saving lives at work

Caring is a rewarding and exciting job – you get to meet people from all walks of life, making a difference in their lives.
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26th April 2019

An award-winning care worker shares her vision of good care

A woman who gave up a high-powered management role to look after people in their own homes has won an award from her company, Caremark (Cheltenham and Tewkesbury).
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15th April 2019

OUTSTANDING rating for Caremark (Plymouth)

The team at Caremark (Plymouth) are celebrating after achieving an OUTSTANDING rating from the CQC. With only 2% of home care providers rated OUTSTANDING in England, this is testament to the exceptional care and support delivered by the Plymouth team to their clients.
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8th April 2019

What we look for when recruiting care workers

Whether you are new to the care sector or an experienced care worker looking for a company where you will be supported to deliver high quality care, applying for a care job with Caremark is straightforward.
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8th March 2019

The secret to keeping a healthy diet when aging

Eating well and having a balanced and healthy diet is important at all ages, but even more so as you get older. But how can you do this? Are so-called ‘superfoods’ the answer? Which foods are more nutritious? For Nutrition & Hydration Week, we give you some tips on how to help older people maintain a healthy diet.
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15th February 2019

Saving Lives Through The Message In A Bottle Scheme

Sometimes simple ideas can make a huge difference.
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31st January 2019

Creating communities through care

PatchCare®, addressing the issues of loneliness and isolation as well as improving health and wellbeing.
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20th December 2018

Finding your diamonds and keeping them

The recruitment and more importantly, the retention of your greatest asset – your care staff, is key for any care provider.
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22nd November 2018

Caremark offers a Malta ‘holiday-with-care' experience!

A brand new initiative launched by Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) is offering people the chance to go on holiday to Malta with the full support of care workers located with Caremark in Malta.
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14th November 2018

Diwali Festival of Light celebrated at head office!

It’s not often an office has the opportunity to decorate a meeting room with beautiful coloured lights, candles and twinkling decorations, but this year the team at head office had the opportunity to do just that when they ‘got creative’ to mark Diwali for their Hindu colleague.
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30th October 2018

IT’S A HAT TRICK FOR THE GREAT BRITISH CARE AWARDS!

Big congratulations to Caremark’s three regional finalists in the Great British Care Awards 2018, Charlotte Shaw, Alina Conway & Simon Rowland.
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29th October 2018

‘Life-changing’ care and support wins Care Workers an award

Two care workers who delivered ‘life-changing’ care and support to their client with PTSD have been presented with a special award and personally thanked for their amazing care.
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25th October 2018

Caremark (Mid-Sussex & Crawley) rated Outstanding!

Managing Director Sue Hills and Director/Registered Manager Sarah-Louise White celebrate their team’s achievement.
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24th October 2018

Spotting a Stroke

Would you recognise the symptoms of Stroke and if you did, would you know what to do?
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31st May 2018

One Team One Goal: Creating the Mark of Excellent Care

Welcome to our Culture Campaign! We launched this very recently and already this is setting us on an exciting path which we think will revolutionise our brand from the inside out.
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29th May 2018

Public votes place Caremark in Top 20 providers of home care in regions across the UK

The annual results are out! Once again Caremark offices across the UK have featured in the public’s choice of the Top 20 Home Care Awards 2018.
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25th May 2018

Sutton franchisee wins 4th national business award in under 12 months

Caremark (Sutton) franchisee, Hannah Drury is celebrating once again with her recent win of yet another business award.
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27th April 2018

Caremark Ireland client expresses her gratitude to (Dublin South) team

Across the Irish Sea, the team at Caremark (Dublin South) received a truly heartwarming letter of thanks from a client from Killiney, which sums up what Caremark is all about: compassion, professionalism and integrity.
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24th April 2018

Caremark celebrate Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) awards trio

Caremark is celebrating as both franchisee and employee have been selected as finalists in three categories for the 2018 NatWest EWIF awards.
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14th November 2017

Have you heard of The Herbert Protocol?

Here we take a look at the new national scheme to help people living with dementia and those who care for them.
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31st May 2017

Caremark rated in Top 10 care providers across 5 regions of the UK

National home care provider, Caremark Limited has been rated in the Top 10 home care providers across 5 UK regions by the online homecare directory, Homecare.co.uk.
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19th May 2017

Caremark joins the celebrations of the NatWest (EWIF) Encouraging Women into Franchising awards

For the second year running Caremark Limited was proud to sponsor an award in the Encouraging Women into Franchising awards event held earlier this week.
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7th March 2017

Taxis, assistance dogs and the law

Assistance dogs support people with a variety of disabilities wherever they go, such as in banks, offices, restaurants, and libraries, but how many have you seen riding with their owner in a taxi or minicab?
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7th February 2017

Male Care Worker shortage? Only 15.3% of workforce are men

With men making up just 15.3% of the care workforce, we ask male Care Worker Matthew Carter what made him choose a career in the home care industry.
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4th November 2016

Looming care crisis forces radical re-think of future social care funding

The looming crisis in our social care sector and the shortfall in funding from the Government to cover the expected costs of future social care needs is leading to a change in thinking.
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5th September 2016

Loneliness - The new poverty of the developed world

Despite the world becoming smaller in terms of communication, loneliness is increasing and has been termed as “the new poverty of the developed world”. So much so that the Government, together with various organisations are now referring to “the missing million” – the 1,100,000 people over the age of 65 who feel deeply lonely.
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15th February 2016

Marion's care story: From stamps to social care

Marion Drydale, recently promoted Field Care Supervisor with Caremark (Oldham) has not always worked in social care. In fact, her career started in the public sector where she was the Manager of a Post Office which she enjoyed for sixteen years. When the job became more about having to hard sell to every customer that walked in than provide good service, Marion realized it was time to move on.
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6th January 2015

Outstanding client feedback for Caremark (Plymouth)

A recent survey issued by Caremark (Plymouth) to its clients and Care Workers has returned very positive results, with questions ranging from the quality of service provided to the quality of support care workers receive from management
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10th October 2014

Caremark team attends LaingBuisson Independent Healthcare Awards

Care Manager Julie Parsons was a finalist in the 'Extra Care Provider' category
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24th September 2014

Caremark (North Down, Ards & Belfast) nominated for business award

Managing Directors Richard and Emily Magrath have been notified they are finalists in their category of Best New Business for the North Downs Business Awards
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1st September 2014

Angela Rippon commends dementia friendly Caremark (Plymouth)

Newsreader and television host Angela Rippon hosted an event to celebrate Plymouth leading the way in becoming the UK's first Dementia Friendly city
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8th July 2014

Tips for visiting someone with dementia

Using posts from social media and YouTube, we have compiled some tips and guidance on how to have an enjoyable visit with a person with dementia
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25th June 2014

New music game aids Alzheimer's research

Can you tell your Beatles from your Beyoncé? Music therapy is one of the most effective treatments of Alzheimer's, now an online music recognition game aims to aid research
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29th May 2014

New handheld tehnology protects Sutton's vulnerable residents

Caremark (Sutton) is using the very latest mobile technology to look after the needs of the area’s most vulnerable residents
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28th May 2014

Furry friend joins Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh) team

Mr Pickles has been accompanying carer Anne May on her home care visits to dog loving clients
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13th May 2014

Caremark (East Hertfordshire) pampers home care clients

The Caremark (East Hertfordshire) team treated their clients for Care Givers Week
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16th April 2014

Are you ready to care for someone with Multiple Sclerosis?

Sue Rushby who has MS talks to Jan Morgan, Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland)’s in-house Trainer about her condition and how understanding the illness can enable home care workers to provide better care
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15th April 2014

Caremark (Pulborough) welcomes Portuguese carers

Two international carers have recently joined the Caremark (Pulborough) team
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10th April 2014

Caremark sets sail for Bathtub Race victory

After winning last year's Destruction Derby, the Caremark team will be racing again to raise money for Chestnut Tree Hospice and Life Centre
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31st March 2014

Dementia awareness with Alzheimer's Society

Five tips on communicating with dementia sufferers with patience and respect
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24th March 2014

Caremark (Wandsworth) exhibits at Work Match Jobs Fair

James McCallum from Caremark (Wandsworth) spoke to over 60 people interested in a career in care
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19th March 2014

The King's Fund publishes report on 'ageing population'

The report includes nine steps to ensure health and care systems are fit for purpose
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18th March 2014

March Caremark Training Course Results

Anne Cassin & Liz Bosley-Sharpe are the latest recruits to pass the Initial Franchisee Training course
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12th March 2014

Lynda Goldsmith featured in March 2014 IIRSM Newsletter

National Training Manager Lynda Goldsmith is interviewed in the latest issue
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10th March 2014

Caremark (East Riding) to host Admiral Nurses fundraiser

The East Riding team will be raising funds for the mental health nurses service on March 28th
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3rd March 2014

Caremark launches Health & Wellbeing Initiative

The launch of the initiative demonstrates Caremark's commitment to occupational health awareness
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27th February 2014

Caremark (Norwich) strengthens its management team with new addition

The Norwich home care provider continues to strengthen its management team with the new addition of Field Care Supervisor, Michaela Clements
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27th February 2014

UKHCA encourages members to back Care Bill ammendment

The amendment would require the CQC to routinely inspect local authority commissioning of social care
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26th February 2014

Men required to meet carer shortfall in care industry

A recent report has revealed that a quarter of men would never consider a career in care
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25th February 2014

Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) continues to expand

The Whitchurch based homecare provider has opened a new area office
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25th February 2014

Promotion for Caremark (Bedford) care worker offers new challenge

Toni Eaton, a Care & Support Worker from Caremark (Bedford), has been promoted to a Field Care Supervisor
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20th February 2014

Caremark (Norwich) 'Highly Commended' at Norfolk Care Awards

Care Manager Julia Andrew was nominated in the 'Motivational Leadership Award' category at the inaugural awards
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