RECENT NEWS
Home to benefit as local charity
Squire’s Garden Centre in Long Ditton has named The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton as its charity of the year for the second year running.- News
CHD Living shortlisted for award
An award winning, family owned Surrey care group has reason to celebrate after being shortlisted in the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2019 in recognition of its outstanding levels of care.- News
Beach party fun at Borough Care
Determined to keep summer going for as long as possible, despite the weather, residents and staff at Borough Care’s Silverdale home in Bredbury recently enjoyed a beach party afternoon.- News
Fonthill House rated ‘outstanding’
Fonthill House Nursing and Residential Care Home, already rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June 2016, has once again achieved the highest possible inspection rating following a planned follow-up visit by CQC.- News
£450,000 refurbishment revealed
Hallmark Care Homes’ facility in Leigh on Sea, Essex has unveiled its £450,000 refurbishment to the general public with help from the Mayor, Councillor John Lamb and Miss Essex beauty pageant winner, Georgie Goodey.- News
Garden stimulates the senses
Sunrise of Banstead has created a new sensory Garden to provide sensory stimulation for residents living with dementia.- News
Robotic animals boost wellbeing
Residents from Great Oaks care home in Bournemouth have benefited from the addition of two new robotic animals as part of the home’s pet therapy sessions - Biscuit the robotic dog and Arthur the robotic cat.- News
Vintage caravan brings back memories
A retro-style ‘reminiscence’ caravan designed to help those with dementia has been opened by the Mayor of Winchester at Westacre Nursing Home, Sleepers Hill, Winchester.- News
Barchester previews Trinity Manor
Newly appointed general manager Sue Monger recently unveiled the marketing suite at Barchester Healthcare’s brand new luxury care home in Sherborne, Trinity Manor; she cut the ribbon to the completed part of the home and toasted the opening with team members who joined her on the day.- News
Young musicians share the music
Team members and residents at Sunrise of Westbourne were delighted to receive a visit from a group of talented young musicians for a very special live performance.- News
Orchard Care named awards finalist
Orchard Care Homes has been confirmed as a finalist in this year’s LaingBuisson Awards in the Residential Care (larger organisations) category.- News
Raising awareness of fire doors
Safety campaigners are emphasising the life saving role of fire doors as part of this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (23-29 September), which is run by the British Woodworking Federation.- News
New home extension unveiled
The Beeches Residential Home has announced the addition of a new extension to the current home, enabling more people in the area to access care and support.- News
NCF launches Road Worlds for Seniors
Vic Rayner, executive director of the National Care Forum (NCF) joined Kelly Hartley, manager of Cherry Garth, a Fremantle Trust care home in Buckinghamshire (and an NCF Rising Star) and Stian Lavik, chief business officer at Motitech, to host the launch of The Road Worlds for Seniors Championship on Monday 2 September 2019.- News
Young volunteers join art project
Borough Care recently welcomed young people taking part in a National Citizen Service (NCS) project to its Lisburne Court home in Offerton.- News
New Care appoints home manager
Cheryl Bris from Maghull has been appointed by New Care as home manager for Formby Manor, a new expertly designed and purpose-built care facility located on Liverpool Road in Formby.- News
Barchester adds home to portfolio
Barchester Healthcare recently received the keys to Mortain Place Care Home in Eastbourne, enhancing the independent care home provider’s portfolio.- News
HC-One appoints new chair
HC-One has announced the appointment of Sir David Behan CBE as non-executive chairman of the company board.- News
Residents meet zoo animals
Some weird and wonderful creatures from around the world found their way into The Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton following a visit a special zoo.- News
Encore backs dementia project
Representatives from Encore Care Homes recently attended a summer garden party at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to mark the opening of a dementia-friendly summerhouse that it donated to the Bournemouth Hospital Charity.- News
