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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 11 min read
Hello July!
Yes, it's July, and it's time to make the most of the British summer. Here are three tips to engage your residents and brighten their...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 82 min read
Gardening for Wellbeing in February: Embracing the Beauty of Winter
As February unfolds, the winter landscape may seem barren and cold, but beneath the surface lies an opportunity to harness the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 291 min read
Here comes February
Welcoming February in a care home can be done with engaging and enjoyable activities. Consider which special dates in the month are...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 152 min read
The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators (part 2)
Being an Activity Coordinator is a challenging role. It requires amplifying every aspect of life and ensuring that every resident is...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Dementia symptoms can cause... depression.
People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20232 min read
"I promise to do my best..."
"On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law."...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 19, 20232 min read
8 reasons why care home gardens matter.
June is a great month for getting outside in the garden. The improved weather and the flowering plants, the birds and other creatures...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Age is Just a Number: Personalising Care Home Activities for Every Resident
Are you looking for ways to create a more personalised and inclusive environment in care homes? Look no further. Here's how to create...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Excellent BREEAM rating for Camberwell Lodge Care and Nursing Home
Congratulations to Country Court Care! Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home, situated in the heart of the London Borough of Southwark,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Happy 100th Birthday Wall's!
Another great post from guest blogger Michael Butler, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead at Summerdyne Nursing Home. Today we have been...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Pool Party at Castleford
Thanks to Amelia Pace, Head Of Lifestyles at Castleford House for sharing this wonderful activity - perfect for the summer. Castleford...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 24, 20221 min read
National Picnic Month
It's wonderful to see your stories popping up on social media about how you and your residents are enjoying National Picnic Month. The...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 13, 20221 min read
Gardens Matter
As the summer months approach our thoughts naturally go to our outside spaces and how we might use our gardens. Did you know that there...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Book of the Month - April 2022
WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 27, 20225 min read
‘What makes a garden? by Debbie Carroll
I was excited to be asked to write a blog for Bright Copper Kettles CIC again and I thought I’d better revisit the series of ten we did...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 14, 20193 min read
Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?
We all influence culture and are all influenced by it too.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 4, 20196 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.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 30, 20193 min read
3 ways to design a dementia-friendly garden
The secret is variety, so make sure you have plenty of different species available for them to plant and interact with.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 18, 20195 min read
8. What do high performing homes do differently?
... everyone encircled the resident in what appeared to be a ‘ring of care’ with the resident at the very heart of every activity, decision
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 10, 20194 min read
7. The Open Door Policy explored
‘Does your home have an open door policy?’ This is often one of our first questions when visiting a care setting to which most reply ‘yes’
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