Bright Copper Kettles CIC

Apr 21, 20211 min read

Have you heard about Heather?

I've been catching up with the amazing things that Heather has been upto during lockdown. Read on for some sure fire Monday Motivation....

Dementia

Apr 19, 20212 min read

Residents at Lyle House Care Home receive donation of exercise bike from AWA digital

Residents at Lyle House Care Home in Roehampton are delighted to be able to go on virtual bike rides while still in lockdown, thanks to a...

Apr 17, 20212 min read

Ballroom Dancing and Happy Socks

Guest blog from Simon Guntrip Ballroom, Latin American & Argentine Tango & singing with residents at bestfootforward.dance Usually, I...

Apr 16, 20211 min read

SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG

Guest Blog: Norrms Mc Namara Founder of Global Purple Angel dementia campaign and also diagnosed with dementia. SOMETHING INSIDE SO...

Apr 15, 20213 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....

Apr 14, 20212 min read

Overview of the guidance on visits outside of the care home.

I am aware that many activity coordinators are not being kept up to date with the latest Government guidance which will have an impact on...

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...

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Ahh, yes another American Day which has been welcomed with loving arms in the UK. Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Cheese Toastie as we call...

Apr 9, 20211 min read

Nigel's Story - Palliative Care

“I came here believing that I wouldn’t be coming out. Things looked bleak. Now I’m leaving the care home and will be living independently...

Apr 8, 20213 min read

Update from GOV.UK for: Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus

COVID-19: how to work safely in care homes Page summary: Guidance for those working in care homes providing information on how to work...

Apr 6, 20211 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...

Apr 1, 20212 min read

Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes Page summary: How to protect care home residents and staff during the...

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus

Designated settings for people discharged to a care home Page summary: Guidance on the designated settings scheme for people discharged...

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested Page summary: Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get...

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes Page summary: Sets out the support package to keep care homes safe during the coronavirus...

Apr 1, 20211 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...

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...

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,...

Mar 26, 20212 min read

What is Aromatherapy?

The main uses are through the olfactory, smell, system where aromas are inhaled, or through the skin, where oils are absorbed into the ...