As soon as the essential work on the roof came to an end our team of gardeners were straight into the garden and they have returned it to the lovely calm space we all know and love.  We have thrown open the doors and welcomed all those who live and work at Riverview, plus guests back into the garden.  What a difference a bit of sunshine makes.

The husband of one of our residents has very kindly made some trifles and a beautiful fresh fruit salad for everyone. The residents and staff would like to say a huge thank you let them know that we really appreciated it and enjoyed the fruit salad at lunch time-  it was so refreshing to have in this heat and we're looking forward to trifle for tea tonight.

"Dear All,

With regard to the recent passing of our mother EG, thank you to all the staff at Troutbeck who gave so much care, love and patience in looking after mum in the last 18 months and certainly during her final days.

She will be greatly missed by her family, most of who were unable to visit her in recent months due to Covid 19.

It is comforting to know she is now with her husband A.

Thank you for looking after mum, J C & Family"

A fun day was had by all yesterday, it was the first time we were able to safely invite family to our outdoor celebration. 

One of our residents daughter has worked hard to ensure our balcony is a nice inviting place for our residents to enjoy the sun. 

Birthdays are always celebrated in style at Riverview with decorations, balloons and of course homemade birthday cakes from the chef and his team.  We are so pleased that families are now able to visit and celebrate birthdays in person to make the day extra special.

Pamela who lives at Riverview celebrated her birthday very recently and was joined not only by her local family but also her long distance family  were able to join in virtually. It’s great to hear so many voices singing Happy Birthday.

 

Here at Hope Green our residents had a lovely Father's Day and enjoyed their own each individualised goody bag which consisted of a drink and some sweet treats. 

In May, we were delighted to see so many of our homes making a special effort to celebrate International Nurses Day. It certainly was the ideal opportunity to show our nursing staff how grateful we all are for their wonderful work.

The gradual ‘opening up’ of society after lockdown has seen the long-awaited return of indoor visits, more visitors, trips out and greater contact between family members and friends across our care homes, as we all learn to live alongside Covid.

A  312,000 refurbishment project at Monread Lodge Care Home in Knebworth has been completed, with interior designed spaces, luxury furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and warm colours creating an elegant inviting environment.

The work has transformed the dining room, two conservatories, four lounges, and 20 of the bedrooms, as well as the on-site hairdressers and coffee lounge.

The care home’s 16-bed dedicated dementia unit, Knebworth Court, was also renovated as part of the project.