Local residents Rachel & James have put a big smile on the faces of everyone here at The Wharf with their wonderful letters to our residents.

9 year old Rachel visited The Wharf at Christmas with her school to sing us some carols, so we were delighted that she took the time to ask about everyone in the home again. She also sent us a lovely picture of one of her cats, which we've put on display for everyone to enjoy.

Local residents Frieda and Jerome Jones have really put a big smile on the faces of everyone in the home today with their fantastic selection of artwork received by post this morning.

5 year old Frieda and her big brother Jerome aged 8 have written a letter to our residents and sent these lovely pictures which we are displaying in the home for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you Frieda and Jerome from everyone at River View.

Parksprings Care Home have launched a community challenge for Easter. Our residents have invited locals to email pictures of their Easter creations to be judged and a display created for our residents to enjoy. Get crafting and good luck!

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.