The care home manager at Cherry Trees Care Home in Barnsley was delighted to receive a heartfelt email from a resident’s wife. The Barnsley care home staff have been preparing for indoor visits, organising tests and PPE to keep residents, staff, and visitors safe. Although underneath all these plans are the sheer joy of reuniting…
Often care homes receive thanks after a resident has passed away and those messages are pinned up for all the staff to see. The words mean so much and highlight the care that staff have delivered. Today it was the turn of The Grange in Darlington, to get one of those letters. This one is…
The staff at The Grange Care Home in Darlington are delighted with their report from the Care Quality Commission after a recent inspection by the Government body. Regional Manager for The Grange, Dolores Pooley, said, “The amount of work and background support that goes into achieving this result, does not go unnoticed. From the domestic…
The residents at Alpine Lodge Care Home in Stocksbridge were treated to afternoon tea. The dining room tables had been carefully laid with delicately embroidered table cloths, which immediately brought comments about how the residents used to lay their own tables for every meal. The ladies remarked on the sandwiches and cakes, agreeing that this…
The first of many visits took place at Figham House last week. Residents at the Beverley care home can finally hold hands with appointed loved ones, making this year’s Mother’s Day even more poignant! Pictured is Tina visiting her Mum Elsie for their first face to face contact since lockdown. Sarah, Home Manager at Figham…
Wendy Gaught, Senior Carer at Maple Lodge Care Home in Catterick has been shortlisted by the judges in the Dementia Carer of The Year award category in The Northern Echo Health and Care Awards 2021. The winner for each award will be announced on the night and will receive a special trophy. The Health and…
Snow! It either makes you want to hide under the duvet or throw on every coat and scarf you have and get out there and enjoy it. Joan, a resident at The Lawns, is one of those people who loves to be outside and is particularly enthusiastic about snowy weather. Joan said, “Let it snow!”…
Everyone loves a birthday and everyone loves cake, at least that’s what Pauline, a resident at Alpine Lodge Care Home, thinks. It was Pauline’s birthday last week and the staff and other residents at the Stocksbridge care homemade sure she enjoyed herself. As well as a birthday party, Pauline was presented with a birthday cake,…
The residents at Cantley Grange Care Home in Doncaster enjoyed selecting delicious toppings to go with their pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Sylvia, a resident, was the first to try them out, and Tina, the Home Manager, served up her dish. Sylvia couldn’t decide which of the delicious toppings to choose, and eventually, she went for…
Alpine Lodge residents can’t wait for Spring and the opportunity to get into the garden and do some serious gardening. This week they planted their tomatoes. They are hoping for a bumper crop because the Stocksbridge care home recently became the owner of a new greenhouse. As soon as the sunshine beats a path to…