As we’re starting to ease out of lockdown, we wanted to share with you how we’ve been working during this most challenging time at our care homes. It goes without saying that everybody’s safety has been our number one priority, but we also understand the...
We have all started to adapt to our “new normal” during the current climate and many of us have started to get out a bit more and even meet up with a friend outdoors, whilst keeping “socially distanced”. But what about our elderly relatives, who...
Given the current circumstances and in line with government guidance, and to ensure we support and protect our residents and staff during this period of uncertainty, we have sadly taken the step to close our care homes to all non-essential visitors. We encourage families and friends...
We are living in very challenging times. Like the rest of the nation, we have been closely following government guidelines around the Coronavirus and we have been sharing our latest updates on our Facebook page. Obviously, as many of the people in our care are...
January can be a difficult month for many, especially the elderly. The build up and excitement of Christmas is over and it has been proven that many people feel the January Blues, with the most depressing day of the year named as Blue Monday, on...
Did you know that across the world, men die on average six years younger than women, for reasons that are largely preventable? The Movember Foundation is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate...
There is a lack of recent data to estimate the number of care homes that offer regular physiotherapy input outside of the NHS. The last survey which showed that across 274 private care homes in the UK only 10 % of them had regular physiotherapy...
Probably one of the most difficult decisions families face. Your loved one may have had a fall and can’t look after themselves as well as they could, maybe they have been showing signs of dementia, or needing end of life care? What goes through your mind?...
Ascot Priory was founded in 1860 with the aim of supporting the London hospitals by providing convalescent care in healthy surroundings. Over 150 years later, the nuns no longer provide the care, but St David’s Nursing Home and Christopher’s Care Home continue the tradition established...
This year’s Garden Party was a roaring success, with entertainment for everyone. Children and adults alike enjoyed clowns, stilt walkers, fire eater and Morris dancers. The weather was a bit over cast but at least it stayed dry. There were workshops for the kids...