It’s been another busy month across our care homes, as our dedicated staff made sure August was filled with interesting and varied activities. Here’s a look back at what they got up to last month:
An emotional reunion for resident Val and her beloved cat Issy
In bittersweet circumstances, a resident at Bradbury Court care home in Malvern has been reunited with her beloved cat Issy.
Our Malvern care home specialises in dementia care. Due to her severe condition, Val is non-communicative. But when she was reunited with Issy the cat, staff were shocked by her reaction.
Find out what happened when Val and Issy were reunited.
It’s The Little Things that matter at Redcot care home
It’s The Little Things that matter at Redcot care homeStaff at Redcot care home in Haslemere have been going above and beyond to support residents, their families and staff during the unprecedented lockdown period.
From socially distanced garden parties, sing-along-sessions and using technology to keep families in touch.
Read more about how staff have supported residents and their families during the pandemic.
Orford House care home residents experience China
Orford House care home residents experience ChinaThe Activities Coordinator at our Coulsdon care home organised a special Chinese themed day in August.
Residents decorated the home, listened to traditional music and enjoyed a mouth-wateringly delicious dinner.
Faith returns to Davenham care home
Faith returns to Davenham care homeThe ongoing pandemic has left many residents at our Malvern care home missing their weekly church service.
Wanting to help, staff at the home recently arranged a safe church service in the garden, followed by tea, coffee and a chat in the sunshine.
Singer delights residents in Woking
Singer delights residents in WokingResidents at Bernard Sunley care home in Woking were treated to a very special performance by talented singer Daniel Brewerton.
Despite strict restrictions that have been put in place to protect residents, staff were able to arrange a safe and socially distanced garden concert, much to everyone’s delight.
Gardening for smiles in Bournemouth
Gardening for smiles in BournemouthAt the Retired Nurses National Home (RNNH), residents have their very own Gardening Club, where they pot plants to display outside the front entrance of the home.
They usually plant vegetables, but instead they decided to display flowers to cheer people up during this difficult time.
Our care homes are now open to admissions, offering dementia, respite and residential care provided by a highly skilled and compassionate team. To find out more email enquiries@fote.org.uk or call 020 7730 8263.