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.  

During these uncertain times the community spirit in Sedgefield is certainly alive and well and at it’s best.  Residents of Willowdene Care Home on Lizards Lane, Sedgefield were delighted to receive a very special package from the children of Sedgefield Primary School. The gorgeous pictures and letters sent from the school really cheered up our residents when they received their letter in the morning post.

Here at Field View on Hesleden Road, Blackhall we take Mothers Day very seriously and not even COVID-19 was going to get in the way of our celebrations.  We arranged for our family members to have a slot to speak to their mum's in our home and they had a Skype Call instead.

Lots of happy faces and it gave sons, daughters and grandchildren time to say Happy Mothers Day to the special lady in their lives. We hope you all had an amazing day.

Hope Green Care Home celebrated National Wear a Hat Day last week. 

A great fun day to cheer everyone up. 

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.

Elizabeth, resident at Cavendish Court celebrated her golden wedding anniversary with her husband Ray on Saturday, due to limited visitors to the home, Ray arranged with care staff to skype Elizabeth and he sent flowers to the home. Staff surprised Elizabeth with a huge bouquet of flowers and Ray on skype.

Everyone enjoyed a slice of cake and Ray enjoyed a large piece at home. 

Congratulations to you both on your golden wedding anniversary. 

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.

River View chef Antonio Carvalho prepared a delicious traditional Irish menu for our St Patrick's Day celebrations that was really enjoyed by all of our residents. 

STARTER:

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP SERVED WITH SODA BREAD

MAIN:

IRISH STEW – SERVED WITH CHAMP POTATO AND CABBAGE

OR

VEGETABLE STEW

SERVED WITH CHAMP POTATO

DESSERT:

TRADITIONAL APPLE TART WITH WARM CUSTARD

OR

ICE CREAM / YOGURT

FINISH: TEA/COFFEE