Linsay Ellis, one of the home's favourite entertainers came to sing for the residents at Heeley Bank Care Home in Sheffield.

The residents, as always, thoroughly enjoyed the hour singing and dancing session. Linsay's song choices are great and the residents sing along to every song.

Everyone's spirits were lifted, and are all looking forward to the next sing along session.

Join us on Wednesday 18th March 2 - 4pm  at our free Memory Cafe. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, please do come along to this free event. Please contact the home for more  information and to book your free place.

This month we celebrated Valentine's Day with residents and family members or their special partner. We made hearts with moving messages of love on them.

The residents and family members worked together to create their pieces and they were hung up in the foyer of Bowerfield House. Staff and carers also wrote messages of love on hearts for the crafts and conversation session. The resident and family session involved a group session around a table in the lounge where we shared memories about Valentines dances. 

Love is in the air at Buckingham House. 

We had an early Valentine's afternoon tea party. We also offered a private afternoon dinner date for a couple who didn't want to join the party. 

Our love advise wall was a hit! We asked residents and their partners what love advise they would give.

Tea and cakes were delicious and thank you to our catering team.

Come along to Abingdon Court's Open Day on Thursday 12th March 10am - 4pm.

Take a tour of our refurbished home and see the brilliant facilities we have to offer.

Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment. .

Dennis and Brian enjoyed a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry today. They took the train from Alderley Edge to Manchester. Both Dennis and Brian, before their dementia diagnosis travelled via trains most days. Going to the Museum of Science and Industry was also a trip down memory lane for both gents. They both had fun as did the staff!

Yohden Care Complex on Hesleden Road, Blackhall are delighted to announce after their recent CQC inspection they have remained at GOOD. Yohden Care Complex was inspected in January 2019 and then again in February 2020. CQC inspected the service and grades are based on whether they find that the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led and all aspects were rated as good.

February brought with it Valentines and this year we decided to have a weeks worth of Valentines related activities.

White Rose Lodge was delighted to welcome Jo from the Co-op Funeral Care Company. Jo brought with her a large memory box filled with items of interest for the residents of historical relevance in the hopes of sparking reminiscence. Jo invited residents to delve into the box to see if anything caught their eye. Many memories were shared, smiles and positive emotional reactions were experienced in this activity.

This week we have been joined with 4 members of the hospice at home staff, they have been working along the staff at Cavendish Court to experience life in a care home.

The staff have joined in with all elements of care home life, including a trip to the museum with some residents. This has created strong links with our local hospice, encouraging staff now wanting to take part in placement / experience at the Hospice.