Author: Jessica Mann

Two kittens bring sense of calm for Surrey residents living with dementia

Posted on 13 August 2021

At Redcot care home in Haslemere, Surrey, residents have welcomed two new furry additions to the home family – Socks and Slippers, two adorable, playful and friendly kittens. Not only have Socks and Slippers warmed the hearts of staff and residents alike, but the two new additions have also had an incredible and positive impact…

July highlights from our care homes

Posted on 10 August 2021

July has been a busy month for residents across our care homes, as they celebrated milestone birthdays, a loving wedding anniversary and more! Here are some of the highlights from July: Twinkle the cat helps Malvern resident celebrate her 95th Birthday Muriel Castledine recently celebrated her milestone 95th birthday at Davenham care home in Malvern,…

Festivities at our Alton care home as Betty celebrates milestone 100th Birthday

Posted on 4 August 2021

At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, resident Betty Marlow had a lovely day celebrating her landmark 100th birthday. To mark her Centenarian Day, Betty was visited by her son, daughter and their partners who took her out for a special ham, egg and chips birthday lunch; but the festivities didn’t stop there. After…

Lovebirds celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary at our Woking care home

Posted on 21 July 2021

The team at Bernard Sunley care home in Woking recently helped two of its residents celebrate their very special Sapphire 65th Wedding Anniversary. The couple have lived at Bernard Sunley for a combined total of nearly four years. They are a popular duo and have made firm friends with other residents and staff alike. The…

How a care worker’s dual role is supporting residents in Hampshire

Posted on 15 July 2021

At our Alton-based care home The Lawn, Camilla Coulston’s dual role as both Activities Coordinator and Dementia Champion has helped her provide exceptional care for residents with a range of needs. Camilla had always wanted to work in care. Talking about her background, she said: “I come from a family of women who have, for…