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Residents at Neale Court Care Home enjoy a camping ‘Staycation’
Neale Court Care Home residents and carers are enjoying a month-long Staycation during July.

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Jul 19, 20212 min read


Change is as good as a rest
Are you ready for a new month starting tomorrow? This month I invite you to make some positive changes in your life. Look at the ways you...

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Jun 30, 20211 min read


Activity Coordinators Toolbox
The past 18 months have been difficult for us all, myself included. I took some time off at the beginning of the month and have made time...

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Jun 28, 20211 min read


Oakview Lodge Care Home marks Dementia Action Week with a seaside themed day
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City enjoyed a seaside themed day to mark Dementia Action Week. Organised...

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Jun 7, 20212 min read


Lostock Lodge Care Home supports Denim for Dementia
Residents and staff at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam near Northwich swapped their uniforms and regular clothing for a day of...

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May 27, 20212 min read


Country Court Care & Nursing Homes join Captain Tom 100 charity challenge
From planting 100 seeds in their gardens, knitting 100 squares for blankets, to walking 100 laps of the local park, residents and stafF ...

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May 27, 20212 min read


Tallington Lodge honour Rachel’s awarding winning tea rooms.
As part of Local History month, residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home near Stamford have been sharing some fascinating stories about ...

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May 26, 20212 min read


Beryl's Art Cards sold for Dementia Charities
I have long said "Activity Coordinators are Amazing!" Lu Lawrence stands out from the crowd, she has recently become rather famous for...

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May 24, 20213 min read


Finney House has aired episode two of The Haharchers, it’s called ‘The Hairdressers Boyfriend’
Two of our lady residents are in the in-home salon. They are discussing the hairdresser’s love life whilst having a cuppa and waiting for...

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May 24, 20211 min read


WHEN YOU CAN’T GO TO THE WEDDING……. THEN THE WEDDING HAS TO COME TO YOU!
Wedding bells were replaced with the sounds of a truck air horn on Saturday 8th May, when Sarah Hunter, activities coordinator at Finney...

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May 24, 20212 min read


RESIDENTS AT PRESTON CARE HOME LAUNCH THEIR OWN RADIO PLAY
Based on a five minute snap-shot of life at Finney House, scripts have already been written for four more episodes.

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May 24, 20212 min read


Hey, Let's meet up for a Mocktail!
Elizabeth Court Rest Home have teamed up with another care home locally, over zoom, to have mocktails together! Our activity coordinator...

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May 18, 20212 min read


JILL BOWEN FROM HULTON HOUSE MAKES IT INTO #HOLDSTILL 2020 BOOK
Activities Coordinator, Jill Bowen from Hulton House Care Residence in Preston has today received her personal copy of the #Holdstill2020...

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May 14, 20212 min read


𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬
Thank you to Nicola Taylor, Activities Coordinator at Wulfrun Rose nursing home who wrote this to share and acknowledge our wonderful nurses

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May 12, 20211 min read


Marion celebrates 102nd Birthday at Oakview Lodge Care Home
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City wished resident Marion Inman a very happy 102nd birthday this week....

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Apr 14, 20212 min read


RESIDENTS FROM LOCAL CARE HOME GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Guest blog from Samantha Fawcett, Barchester Healthcare. Residents from Hempton Field care home in Chinnor were all ready for class as...

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Apr 13, 20212 min read


Residents at White Lodge Feature on Countryfile's Plant Britain Campaign
Residents at White Lodge care home, in Braydon near Royal Wootton Bassett, were delighted to be featured on Countryfile on BBC1 on Sunday...

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Apr 1, 20212 min read


April: National Pet Month
Every care home has the opportunity to adopt a 'pet' of some kind or another. No? Some care homes do, in fact, enable residents to move...

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Mar 30, 20211 min read


The Power of the Arts and Creative Activities
March has brought about plenty of opportunities for creative and therapeutic activities at Barchester Healthcare. The residents at...

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Mar 29, 20212 min read


What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a form of touch therapy that is based on the belief that different parts of the body are reflected on the feet, hands,...

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Mar 26, 20212 min read
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