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102 Birthday Celebrations for Win at Ferrars Hall
Staff and residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon celebrated the 102nd birthday of Winifred Scott this week. Originally from...

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Mar 14, 20221 min read


Resident's horse riding wish comes true
Staff at Oakview Lodge Care & Nursing Home in Welwyn Garden City helped resident Jacqui Blandford fulfil her wish to go horse-riding...

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Mar 3, 20222 min read


"A drinks too wet without one!"
Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...

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Jan 24, 20221 min read


CARE HOME ACTIVITIES FACTORY (CHAF)
Sam Dondi-Smith from interactiveMe set up this online service over a year ago to help Activity Coordinators during through the pandemic....

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Jan 24, 20221 min read


Royal Mint Museum reminiscence boxes
THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...

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Dec 27, 20212 min read


Equine therapy: How horses can help those with dementia.
Horse & Country are a leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network that provides over 40 million households with exclusive coverage of...

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Dec 14, 20213 min read


Residents invited to take part in research for Virtual Reality studies
Residents from Avante's care homes have recently participated in an exciting virtual reality study piloted by researchers from the...

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Nov 26, 20212 min read


Manor Lodge Care Home - Fitness Friday
Activities Coordinator Hannah is on a mission! She wants to get the residents and staff at Manor Lodge Care Home moving more to increase...

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Nov 22, 20212 min read


Talented Artists Championed at Tallington Lodge.
As part of a month of art therapy activities residents at Tallington Lodge have been recreating famous works of art and iconic...

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Nov 9, 20212 min read


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


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


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


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


When I Grow up I want to be a Carer
I am Jenni Mack, Marketing Executive and passionate campaigner for change in Social Care. Prior to my current role I worked in Craigielea...

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Jul 15, 20212 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


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


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


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
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