... everyone encircled the resident in what appeared to be a ‘ring of care’ with the resident at the very heart of every activity, decision

‘Does your home have an open door policy?’ This is often one of our first questions when visiting a care setting to which most reply ‘yes’

Like many jobs, no day is the same; one day you could be throwing a themed event to celebrate summer and the next day you could be in a ...

Everywhere you go, everything your read, it seems that we must focus on being mindful for our wellbeing. Working in the role of Activity ..

Brave Bold Drama is a Bristol-based theatre and community arts company who work to dismantle the cultural and financial barriers that can...

The internet has been an amazing thing: it’s allowed us to find out so much more about the world we live in, to connect with people far ...

There's always lots going on at Springhill Care Homes, a recent activity saw Riversway Nursing Home’s residents putting their artistic...

It can be difficult to find new ideas for activities for special days. Our online calendar is a huge help, take a look at...

We're delighted to publish this original blog by Emmie at Primrose House Illustrations - We love the wonderful illustrations which manage...

We don't always get it right and many carers can put their hands up and say 'I got it wrong'. It's okay, we're all human and we all make...

In this monthly series we explore ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and help your residents benefit...

Last year Caroline was asked to write an article about nursing home activities and the activity coordinators for Crafting4Good.org, the...

January is National Hot Tea Month: This gives us a great excuse to host lots of tea parties - not that we really need any excuses for...

January 2019: Daily actions to help make yourself and others happier from Action for Happiness

Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and...

Residents at Bradley Manor have unveiled their Linking Generations Garden Wall Art project which was completed last week. The project was...

Whether you are completely new to the role of Activity Coordinator or you are beginning again in a new care home, you will need to ...

Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of your care setting garden and help your residents...

In 2016 our Remembrance Day love story started with our two Birch Green sweethearts sitting on a local park bench. In 2017 our display...

April 2nd, the day I decided that I wanted to reach new heights with my fundraising challenges. I've bared all for a charity calendar for...