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Supporting care home residents to live vibrant and fulfilled lives
Last week, Activity Coordinator, Julie, supported Josie, Pilgrims View care home resident, to revisit her favourite interest, swimming!

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Oct 20, 20212 min read


4 tips for creating a dementia-friendly home
Looking to make accommodation that's both accessible and comfortable for a person with dementia? Alison Hughes from furniture specialists...

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Oct 19, 20214 min read


Beech Lodge Care & Nursing Home residents go back to school
Care and Nursing Homes across the Country Court group were encouraged to use residents’ ideas and memories of school days to create fun...

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Oct 7, 20212 min read


Are older people in care homes afforded equal opportunities for digital access?
Today is International Day for Older Persons. The United Nations is calling for better provision and support for digital participation...

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Oct 1, 20211 min read


ENTERTAINER AWARDED LOTTERY FUNDINGTO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CARE HOME RESIDENTS
Kent based musician Rob Tompsett has been awarded funding through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to provide much needed...

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Sep 27, 20212 min read


Country Court win Public Sector Catering Award for Innovation
Congratulations to Country Court Hospitality Team who have won the Innovation Award at the Public Sector Catering Awards 2021. The award...

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Sep 15, 20212 min read




Connect: Lisa Marshall-Hill
Last week I came across Lisa Marshall-Hill. I read about her photography project involving people with dementia and I'm looking forward...

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Sep 14, 20212 min read


How to plan care home activities
DIY version of my online course which means you can work at your own pace.

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Sep 2, 20211 min read


Celebrating Tequila Day
Last month residents of Sydmar Lodge Care Home celebrated Tequila Day 2021 with the classic shot Salt + Tequila + Lime. Thanks to the...

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Aug 26, 20211 min read


COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings
Guidance on the management of staff, patients and residents who have been exposed to COVID-19. From:Public Health England Published 4...

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Jul 22, 20211 min read


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


COVID-19: guidance on protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
Information for protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from coronavirus (COVID-19). From:Public Health...

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Jul 19, 20211 min read


How to work safely in care homes
Guidance for those working in care homes providing information on how to work safely during this period of sustained transmission of...

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Jul 19, 20211 min read


COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings
Guidance on the management of staff, patients and residents who have been exposed to COVID-19. From:Public Health England Published 4...

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Jul 19, 20211 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


Staff and residents at Belmont House celebrate Carers Week
Staff and residents at Belmont House Care & Nursing Home celebrated carers week by thanking care staff with treats and chocolates. Carers...

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Jun 22, 20211 min read


Not Just Masks & Tasks
I'm so proud to be able to share this fantastic short film with you. Created with staff from Landermeads, and Big Ian Donaghy, Author of...

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Jun 18, 20211 min read


Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Emily’s 100th Birthday
Emily Ramsey has lived at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon, where she celebrated her 100th birthday with family, residents and staff...

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Jun 7, 20212 min read
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