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The Best Seat in the House - VE Day Extravaganza
A special VE Day episode of The Best Seat in the House - a new online variety concert especially created for the elderly and care homes...

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May 7, 20202 min read


World Baking Day
17th May is World Baking Day, the origins of this day may be all but lost as the website is now defunct and the Facebook page sadly no...

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May 6, 20202 min read


I sit, I wait, and I wonder
Today we have a poem written by Michael Butler, Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare's Hollyfields Care home in Kidderminster....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 5, 20202 min read


Her Majesty The Queen to send a message to the nation to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
Her Majesty The Queen will send a message to the nation at 9pm on Friday 8 May to lead the weekend of lockdown celebrations. The revised...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Fun-guarding in care homes: As important as safeguarding?
I really do believe when I see uproarious laughter this acts as a better quality measure of care needs being met

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Apr 27, 20203 min read


Care Home residents and staff to cycle 1042 miles for the NHS
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City kicked off a static cycle ride of over 1042 miles this week, as the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Captain Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS
Here's more proof that age is but a number. Captain Tom Moore has achieved something that many would not believe possible for a 'person of

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Activity support is a team effort
Always be open to new ideas, while we do need to take care not to set anyone up to fail, be mindful that carers know your residents too.

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Apr 6, 20203 min read


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...

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Mar 19, 20202 min read


The importance of activities in dementia care
Derek Fisher has written this blog to include 12 suggestions for everyday activities suitable for inclusion in dementia care. These...

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Mar 6, 20203 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.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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


“What Would I Do Without My Angels?”
- Delivering Expert Care and Compassionate Companionship is Possible. With debate raging over the future of health care provision for the...

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Jan 21, 20204 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


January is Hot Tea Month
Hmmm... Hot tea! We Brits really don't need any excuses for drinking more hot tea, let's face it we've probably used them all....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 8, 20201 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
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