Our stories

Peace of mind

Moving into a care home made easy

Our care team are here to make sure that making the move is as easy as possible for you and your loved one. If you still need reassurance, here are some stories from our residents, their families and our care team.

Congratualtions to Mr Fry, resident at Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley on winning the wonderful McMillan Coffee Morning Hamper.

Hamper Winner at Troutbeck

On Tuesday 1st October Julie, Activities Coordinator at Troutbeck Care Home presented Father Phillip of St Margarets Parish Church, Ilkley with a cheque for £143.50 and a box of homemade chocolate cupcakes from fundraising at events within the home.

Troutbeck presents cheque to St Margarets Parish Church

At Bowerfield Court one of our main goals at the moment for activities is to get our residents out into the community as much as possible. We started our Wednesday outings last Summer and we have been continuing them ever since.

Weekly Outings into the Community

The Belvedere Care Home in Alderley Edge hosted a Community Dementia Café on Wednesday 9th October. Residents, relatives and visitors were entertained by Desi Uke and his marvellous Ukulele.

Community Dementia Café Event at The Belvedere

The residents, relatives and staff got into the "Spirit" of Halloween when they dressed up for the day. There were witches, ghosts and ghouls a plenty. Preparation started well before the day with all the decorations being made by residents in arts and craft classes.

Halloween Fun at Argyle House

Witches, wizards and magical cats walked the corridors of Bridge House Care Home last week, as staff took great delight in dressing up in an array of spooky costumes for Halloween.

Halloween Fun at Bridge House Care Home

They’ve done it Again !

Staff at Bridge House Care Home, Elstead are celebrating their fantastic achievement of being nominated for the 2nd year running

at this year's Surrey Care Awards, in not just one, but two categories! .

Bridge House Care Home nominated at Surrey Care Awards 2019

Rose Lodge Care Home on Carers Way, Cobblers Lane, Newton Aycliffe recently completed a fundraising walk in support of the Alzheimer's society.

Alzheimer's Memory Walk

The staff and residents of Willowdene Care Home of Lizards Lane, Sedgefield were tickled pink on Friday 18th October after holding their annual fundraising event to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Tickled Pink Event at Willowdene

Cedar Court Care Home marked World Alzheimer’s Day with a wonderful afternoon of music. Residents and families enjoyed a wonderful show from the female singing trio Timeless.

World Alzheimer's Day at Cedar Court

Cedar Court had another wonderful Sunday concert from Chika Robertson of the Music Mind Sprite Trust and her Royal Academy YAMA’s.

Residents, families and staff had a wonderful time joining in for BBC world music week.

Sunday Concert from Chika Robertson of the Music Mind Sprite Trust

We hosted a very special event at Buckingham House on “Wear it Pink Day. Breast Cancer Now is a charity that is close of the hearts of many of the staff and families at Buckingham House.

Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Buckingham House

Rose Lodge Care Home in Newton Aycliffe was delighted to join Elsie Malcolm and her family celebrate her 100th Birthday in September. Elsie was born on in September 1919 in Coxhoe to Alfred Johnson and Mary Jane (Jinny) Galloway.

100th Birthday Celebrations at Rose Lodge Care Home

Dianne Simpson`s lemon Torte was voted best dessert in MMCG`s first Chef of the Year Competition. The event was held at the professional kitchens at Unilever in Leatherhead and hosted by My Purchasing Partner on the 3rd October.

Best Dessert at Chef of the Year Competition

On a bright Monday morning in September, Activities Coordinator Christine Brown from Howgate House Care Home ‘Braved the Shave’ for Macmillan.

Christine roped in her colleague and friend Pam Greaves who is a Senior Carer to do the deed.

Brave the Shave

The Dementia Bus arrived at The Westbourne Care Home on Wednesday 2nd October.

Dementia Bus at The Westbourne

Actress and Singer Jessica dropped into The Westbourne to entertain residents and staff with songs from The Lion King and ending with a rousing rendition of Cherrie Baby from the Jersey Boys. Residents enjoyed dancing and singing along.

Dancing and Singing at The Westbourne

The Belvedere in Alderley Edge have recently completed their indoor sensory garden room. Angela the activities lady at The Belvedere created this area especially for our dementia residents.

New Sensory Room

A wonderful morning at Cavendish Court on Friday 6th September at our Macmillan Coffee Morning. Residents and visitors all enjoyed lots of home baked cakes and a natter.

The home raised £35 on the day for Macmillan.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Congratulations to Elizabeth Smith from Willowdene Care Home on receiving her Distinction certificate after receiving a Distinction in Adult Care Worker apprenticeship level 2.

Distinction in Adult Social Care Worker Level 2

Zoo lab visited Croft House in September. Animals included a snake, a large snail, a bearded dragon, a spider, 2 rats and a cockroach. Everyone had a fabulous afternoon and are already looking forward to their next visit.

Zoo Lab visits Croft House

On Monday 2nd September at Howgate House in Idle our fabulous Activities Coordinator Christine braced herself for Macmillan brave the shave.

Macmillan Brave the Shave

Our residents are the centre of everything we do so to fulfil their dreams we asked what we can do to help with this and what they would like to do in the next 6 months.

A tree of dreams

Congratulations to all 6 of our amazing employees, who this week have started at Bolton University on their exciting journey to becoming Fully Qualified Nurses.

The journey begins to becoming fully qualified Nurses

“My Grandad has always told me stories of the ‘good old days’ and now it’s hard for him to remember them. But the nice people at his care home look after him and help him remind him of how things were.”

Ben, Grandson of Resident

“Mum has always loved gardening. It gives me such joy to know that she can carry on this enjoyment in her care home whilst getting the vital support we need.”

Denise, Daughter of Resident