This is a very difficult time for everyone, and we'd like to thank all of our residents and families for their support during this time, and an extra-special thank you to all of our staff across the board who have continued to work tirelessly to serve the needs of our residents.

Here at Rose Lodge Care Home on Carer's Way, Cobblers Lane, Newton Aycliffe we have always prided ourselves on being part of the local community and we were delighted to support our NHS for the 8pm clap for the NHS on Thursday 26th March at 8pm.  

Our residents asked if we could have a sign outside the home so that the NHS workers knew how much they meant to us and how much we appreciated all they are doing for the community and our loved ones and a sign was created.  

At Hope Green we asked all residents what advice they would give to the younger generation.

We received some lovely advice and also got a lot of funny ones which really did lift the mood at this awful time.

Here at Yohden Care Complex based on Hesleden Road in Blackhall we have always prided ourselves on being part of the Blackhall Colliery community.  Our staff thought it would be a great idea to all donate £1 or an item to set up food and toiletry parcels for the community who had to either self-isolate or have to look after elderly residents or children to help with supplies during the current situation.

Although we are going through a difficult time you cant fail to be lifted by the kind thoughts of people, especially young people. We were delighted when we received a number of cards from the children of Barnsfield Primary School who were so worried about our residents and staff at Appletree they sent us beautiful cards and letters to cheer us up.

In these difficult times we never fail to be amazed at the thoughtfulness of people, especially young people. Shoha was worried about our residents and so sent this lovely uplifting letter to them.  It brought a smile not just their faces but also to all of our staff at Windmill Care Centre as Shoha thinks that they are amazing.

Residents and staff celebrated St Patrick's Day in style by dressing up in the national colours and enjoying a special Irish lunch menu. 

In addition, our activity team served a selection of Guinness and Irish Cream drinks along with a selection of non alcoholic cocktails. Everyone had fantastic time, finishing with an afternoon tea of themed cup cakes. Well done to all our staff for making our residents so happy as they really enjoyed the day.

On Mother's Day, Morrison's supermarket in Poynton sent all the flowers they had in store to Hope Green Residential Home.

Everyone at Hope Green loves the wonderful flower displays around the home, arranged by residents and the home's Activities Coordinator. 



A big thank you to Morrison's for the lovely gift. 

Blenheim Care Centre has a new resident, welcome to Doogle. 

Doogle is being fostered by Eva our manager and is now part of the furniture. Our residents love him and he loves being part of Blenheim.