Sundial Care Home Visits Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Sundial Care Home, based in Tipton St John, Devon recently enjoyed a day out in the community with a visit to Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. Family members (residents) travelled together to... Read more

Choosing Kindness Over Correction in a Cwmbran Care Home

 Dementia Care Home in Cwmbran What happens when telling the truth causes distress rather than comfort? In dementia care, this question arises more often than many people realise. People living... Read more

Hand Crafting a Legacy, The Story of Stan Herbert

Every life carries a story worth sharing. At Sundial Care Home we tell the story of Stanley Herbert (Stan), a true naturalist and beloved family member (resident) living here, whose... Read more
Black-and-white photograph of a young man standing against a plain wall, wearing a belted leather jacket with a high collar, tailored light-coloured trousers and lace-up shoes, hands in his pockets, gazing slightly upward to one side in a confident, fashion-model pose.

Bill Chenail: A Life of Extraordinary Chapters

In William (Bill) Chenail’s room at Gibraltar Nursing Home, there is a framed photograph of him standing on a beach beside a young boy. They are both sun-tanned, their hair... Read more
Several elderly people seated indoors hold and tilt a large wooden frame fitted around a canvas together, guided by a member of the team, during a shared group activity in a care home lounge.

Striking Artwork Wall Welcomes Visitors at Monmouth Nursing Home

Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouth has recently added a collection of abstract artwork, created by the home’s family members (the home’s fond term for residents), to the walls you pass... Read more

Scottish Traditions Shared at Hatherleigh Nursing Home’s Burns Night Celebration

Hatherleigh Nursing Home near Okehampton, Devon, recently turned their Belvedere Household lounge into a Scottish castle-inspired setting for a Burns Night celebration. The team thoughtfully selected decorations to create an... Read more

Alpaca Visit Brings Magic Moments to a Cwmbran Care Home

Residents (who the home fondly refers to as family members) living at Thistle Court Care Home recently experienced a visit that brought something a little different into the home. Two... Read more

North Devon Care Home unite to send birthday cards after BBC story sparks heartfelt response

A story shared by the BBC this week struck a chord with the team at Heanton Nursing Home, a home in North Devon that supports people with complex needs, prompting... Read more

Fourteen years in care: Sarah’s Story

Working in care is often seen as a “job” rather than a career with a variety of opportunities it has to offer. Care can offer both a career and a... Read more
A lady dressed in a pink outfit, seated in an armchair, blows out the candles on a homemade birthday cake, while a team member kneels beside her holding the plate.

North Devon Nursing Home Throws Birthday Dance Party

Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe, North Devon, recently held a birthday celebration for one of its newest family members (the home’s fond term for residents), bringing people together for an... Read more
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