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Superstores in Bewdley join together to say "Thank you!" to care home staff.
Staff at Hollyfields and Ivy House Care Homes in Kidderminster today received an assortment of flowers and chocolates from local...

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Apr 1, 20201 min read


Your activity coordinator is doing what?
Your activity coordinator is there to support your carers with ideas of conversation starters and activities which are meaningful ...

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Mar 28, 20203 min read


Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring
During tough times, more than ever we need to ensure that we consider our personal wellbeing. - And times don't get much tougher than...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 19, 20202 min read


Vintage adverts from the archive are used in a new digital activity resource.
With Ad-Memoire, HAT provides a focus and support for person-centred interactions which draw upon group and individual memories.

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Feb 18, 20202 min read


The definition of Dignity?
We believe it is something that should be present every single day of the year, using the 1st of February as a reset button to start afresh

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Feb 11, 20202 min read


Dementia UK rises to the occasion for its annual fundraiser ‘Time for a Cuppa’
More people than ever before set to take part in the baking and tea eggs-travaganza The kitchen surfaces have been dusted with flour, the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 24, 20202 min read


Northumbria University academics seek over 65s for Healthy Ageing research
Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest research...

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Jan 9, 20204 min read


We wish you a merry Christmas!
To all our members, subscribers and followers, Thank you for your enthusiasm, support and engagement, you have been a great source of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 20, 20191 min read


My Care Home Chair
Many Care Homes are planning their activities for Dignity Action Day - 1st February and we hope that this particular poem will start you...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 16, 20191 min read


SNOW BETTER WAY TO GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS!
Neighbours and friends of the home have been invited to “Give a Gift, Raise a Smile” and charitably donate items to the team at the home.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20192 min read


How To Help & Support Your Activity Coordinators - for Residential Care & Dementia Homes & Services
Gillian Hesketh of Happy Days Dementia Activities & Design understands the importance of having the right resources to hand for activity...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 9, 20193 min read


Harmonising Healthcare
We're so pleased to announce the addition of our podcast page, where we are hosting Harmonising Healthcare with Rosanna Mead. This...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 13, 20191 min read


Residents at Lostock Lodge Care Home enjoy visit from Bexton Primary School
Children from Bexton Primary School shared a wonderful morning with elderly residents at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Northwich, Cheshire....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 4, 20192 min read


Hello November
#NewThingsNovember What will you be doing new this month?

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 1, 20191 min read


6 self-nourishing practices of activities for wellbeing this winter
So why is this time of year such a struggle?

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 23, 20192 min read


Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?
We all influence culture and are all influenced by it too.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 14, 20193 min read


Country Court Care take hospitality to new level with five star service standards
Country Court Care will be bringing their catering services in-house as of October 2019, the decision means that the Hospitality team...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 9, 20192 min read


Happy BBC Music Day
Here's our lucky 48 homes, care centres and day centres which will be enjoying a FREE musical session during September/October 2019.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20194 min read


Blog 9: Legacy of Fear
Fear is a powerful emotion. It can make us doubt ourselves, question our abilities, and create a sense of feeling unsafe or insecure.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 4, 20196 min read


Looking Back Whilst Enjoying the Present - Themed Rooms
There may be some controversy regarding themed rooms in residential and dementia care environments. Like Marmite, they’re not for...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 19, 20193 min read
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