As the days grow longer and the first blossoms appear, spring offers a natural opportunity to refresh activity planning in care homes. ...

D o you ever feel stuck when planning activities or struggle to find inspiration? A dream board could be the perfect solution. Dream...

The feelings of being valued, cared for, and included are powerful and lasting, even if the details fade.

People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...

"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."...

Congratulations to Country Court Care! Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home, situated in the heart of the London Borough of Southwark,...

Another great post from guest blogger Michael Butler, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead at Summerdyne Nursing Home. Today we have been...

Thanks to Amelia Pace, Head Of Lifestyles at Castleford House for sharing this wonderful activity - perfect for the summer. Castleford...

It's wonderful to see your stories popping up on social media about how you and your residents are enjoying National Picnic Month. The...

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...

WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...

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...

We all influence culture and are all influenced by it too.

Fear is a powerful emotion. It can make us doubt ourselves, question our abilities, and create a sense of feeling unsafe or insecure.