Care Homes

A social care leader has warned families not to expect care homes to be “open all hours” after news that visiting restrictions are being eased.

Sports fans at two Dorset care homes have gone ‘hands-on’ after watching the excitement of the Tokyo Games.

Inspired by Team GB’s exploits, staff and residents at Colten Care’s Brook View in West Moors and Avon

As Great Britain racked up the medals at Tokyo 2020, back home, a number of care residents’ teams have also been competing for podium success, with those living at Belong’s seven care villages

A care home operator in the South West fears losing staff due to the government’s policy on mandatory vaccinations for staff working in the care sector, which states that all care home workers

Resident, Robert Howe Gives the Event a Big Thumbs Up

On Saturday 31 July, Scooter enthusiasts descended on Carey Lodge care home for their annual summer scooter meet up

A Brain Injury Unit in Ledbury hosted a Caribbean day with both staff and residents getting involved.

With restrictions on holidays still in place, Market Lodge thought they would bring a taste of the Caribbean

A pair of horses who normally work with young disabled people have brought joy to elderly residents of a Dorset care home.

Colonel and Elvis made a 15-mile round trip in a twin horse box

Residents at a local dementia care home are being treated to a staycation with a difference, thanks to a beach environment that has been created especially for them at their landlocked home in Wellington, Somerset.  

Local Care Home, Harrier House, hosted a ‘sports day’ to mark the start of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The aim of the event was to promote healthy activities and exercise amongst the residents.

RESIDENTS with dementia living at an Edinburgh care home are benefitting from a tailored activity programme which is transforming their quality of life and care, enabling them to live as fulfilling lives as possible.

In the spirit of the Tokyo games, carers at Ashworth Grange in Dewsbury, have been celebrating their very own gold, silver and bronze medallists after taking part in their own specially designed Olympic games.

An £8.5m care home development including a cinema, bar and accommodation for up to 75 residents has been completed in Hampshire. 

For Residents at HC-One’s residential and nursing care home, Meadow Bank House, in Great Lever, some residents had their first outing since the pandemic.