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Christmas comes early as MHA Rushden Park raises more than £650 thanks to fair

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Celebrations at MHA Briar Hill House as senior nurse marks 15-year service

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“Residents have kept me here” says care assistant at MHA Ryelands who marks 20-year service

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Interfaith Week: Reflections as a chaplain

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Platinum wedding anniversary celebrations at MHA Waterside House

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Double birthday celebration for resident at MHA Morel Court following 100th birthday

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Changes at MHA to our retirement living offer

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Resident couple at MHA Ryelands celebrates 69th wedding anniversary

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“I think it's bloomin amazing” says resident at MHA Starr Hills who celebrates 102nd birthday

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MHA The Fairways welcomes flavour of Diwali into home with traditional food and creative lamps 

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Staff at Pennystone Court all smiles after receiving maximum review rating score

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Delight as pet therapy dog at MHA Hall Grange wins ‘Make a difference award’

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“Been a very rewarding journey”, says staff member at MHA Weston and Queensway who celebrates 25 years’ service

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MHA Cromwell House welcomes trio of dogs into home to meet residents

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Statement from Sam Monaghan on budget annoucement

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MHA The Herons welcomes special four-legged visitor for residents 

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Resident couple at MHA Coed Craig celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

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Annual awards ceremony to highlight and appreciate staff held by MHA

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Residents and staff at MHA Weston and Queensway cycle to Blackpool and raise more than £400

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Deputy manager at MHA Cromwell House celebrates 20-year service

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MHA Ty Gwyn marks world food day by showcasing diversity in food

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MHA Greenways rallies in community support and manages to raise over £1400 from quiz night

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MHA Starr Hills makes use of unused space to open shop for residents

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Resident at MHA Maple Leaf House celebrates 100 birthday and receives over 200 cards

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Party Conferences 2024: What do they mean for organisations like MHA?

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MHA Montpellier Manor calling on support from community to reach 103 cards for residents birthday

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Staff member at MHA Stratton House wins award for his services as chef working in social care

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Willersley House as resident turns 100

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Aigburth as resident turns 105

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Resident couple at MHA Waterside House celebrate 73rd wedding anniversary

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Childhood friends who lived on the same street reunited at MHA Abbey Park as residents 

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MHA Maple Leaf House calls for community support to reach 100 cards to mark residents birthday

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MHA The Fairways hosts Autumn fayre with special visitors and raises more than £350

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MHA Gledhow raises more than £590 following ‘new to you’ table sale

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Residents at MHA Oak Manor showcase artistic talent and produce scarecrows as part of competition 

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MHA Stones Place doesn't let weather dampen spirits by hosting indoor fair and raises £550

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Area manager takes part in Great North Run and raises more than £900 

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Residents at MHA Starr Hills spend time with giant snails and snakes as they come to visit

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MHA Waterside House raises £1200 from jungle themed summer fair

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Staff member at MHA Pennystone Court takes part in Great North Run and raises almost £2,000

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Vote for MHA and Help Older People in Care Homes, Retirement Living and Community Schemes to Live Later Life Well

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Senior care assistant at MHA Handsworth celebrates 20 years’ service

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“Cut me open and I bleed Willersley House” familiar face in charge at MHA Willersley House

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MHA Hillside install tailored counter to encourage residents independence

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Summer BBQ at MHA Kenbrook attracts more than 100 people

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MHA Coed Craig opens doors to community and raises more than £200 during carnival

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MHA Maple Leaf House raises more than £600 following summer fayre

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Senior care assistant at MHA Morel Court marks 20 years’ service

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Staff member at MHA Weston and Queensway house braves the shave and raises more than £500

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MHA Cedar Lodge raises more than £350 during summer fair

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Combined service of 35 years for four staff members at MHA Willowcroft

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Former placement students are recruited as care assistants at MHA Greenways

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MHA Priceholme raises more than £400 following summer fair

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Tenant at MHA Callin Court celebrates 100th birthday with close family

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Resident at MHA Abbey Park celebrates 65th wedding anniversary

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MHA Connell Court hosts community events with support from local business and special guest

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