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What to do when a resident becomes unresponsive during a group activity
...in the middle of a group activity, you may find yourself in a situation where a resident becomes unresponsive.

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Mar 63 min read
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St David’s Day Activities: What you need to know about your residents
St David’s Day (1st March) is a wonderful opportunity to bring a touch of Welsh culture into your care home. Whether your residents have...

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Feb 202 min read
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity: A unique approach to staff appreciation in care homes
Fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere for both residents and staff is essential. A happy, engaged team creates a vibrant care home...

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Feb 173 min read
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You're not alone! - 5 tips for communicating support needs to your colleagues
As an activity coordinator, you see firsthand how much residents thrive when engaged in meaningful activities. But ensuring everyone gets...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 103 min read
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Creating a dream board for your care home activities
D o you ever feel stuck when planning activities or struggle to find inspiration? A dream board could be the perfect solution. Dream...

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Jan 283 min read
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Why activities matter for people with dementia: The power of emotional memories
The feelings of being valued, cared for, and included are powerful and lasting, even if the details fade.

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Jan 152 min read
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Flowers for Wellbeing
The finished jam jar displays can then be placed in their rooms or communal spaces, adding a touch of beauty and colour to their environment

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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10 ways to bring laughter in care home activities.
Laughter truly is the best medicine! It lifts spirits, reduces stress, and strengthens connections. Don’t forget to make time for joy!

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Wimbledon Common care home resident wins prestigious UN-Habitat Award
David Satterthwaite of Wimbledon Common Care Home wins UN-Habitat 2024 Scroll of Honour for his groundbreaking urban development work.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Bridging Miles, Beating Loneliness: The Power of Virtual Connections
Ann, 83, and Angela, 47, connect weekly across 3,500 miles, showing how virtual friendships can bring comfort and joy to care home residents

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Exciting News! Bright Copper Kettles CIC is a Finalist in The Social Care Premier Supplier Awards
From managing diverse needs to engaging residents with dementia, every small victory is a step towards better wellbeing.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Baby born in care home car park returns for heartwarming reunion
At Bagshot Gardens Care Home, something extraordinary happened that brightened the lives of residents and staff alike. A baby born...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Quiet Spaces: Respecting residents' need for time alone.
Some residents may prefer their own rooms for solitude. Make it clear that it’s perfectly okay for them to retreat to their rooms ...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Care home residents go wild on a Howletts Zoo adventure!
Reminder of how care home teams can help bring joy and new experiences into residents' lives as part of the care home activities programme.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Simplifying Activities for Dementia Care
Offer one instruction at a time and give residents plenty of time to complete each step before moving on.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Northbourne Court Shines with Top Platinum Award Recognition
The revalidation focused on evidence related to the three key principles of reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators
As an Activity Coordinator, your mission is to infuse fun and laughter into the lives of care home residents. Many Activity Coordinators...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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The Sparkle Awards 2023
Avante Care & Support, a not-for-profit care organisation, hosted its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on earlier this month. A special...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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7 reasons why conversations matter in care homes.
Conversations play a crucial role in care homes and have a significant impact on the overall wellbeing and quality of life for the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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