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Ducklings have hatched at a Northumberland care home just in time for Easter.

EASTER MIRACLE AS DUCKLINGS HATCH AT CARE HOME

Ducklings have hatched at a Northumberland care home just in time for Easter. The Oaks Care Home, in Blyth, had been incubating the baby birds for several days before they began to break free of...
Residents at a Merseyside care home have showcased their creativity by revealing an evocative collection of artwork.

MERSEYSIDE CARE HOME RESIDENTS REVEAL ART EXHIBITION

Residents at a Merseyside care home have showcased their creativity by revealing an evocative collection of artwork. A corridor and lounge area at Stocks Hall St Helens Home has recently been...
A cracking time was had by care home residents and school pupils during an Easter egg decorating session.

CARE HOME ENJOYS INTERGENERATIONAL EASTER EGG ART SESSION

A cracking time was had by care home residents and school pupils during an Easter egg decorating session. The age-gap was bridged as both groups enjoyed painting, gluing and embellishing their...
Balloons, chocolates, cards and flowers decorated care homes across the North East on Mother’s Day, as Hill Care homes celebrated Mothering Sunday.

NORTH EAST CARE HOMES CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY

Balloons, chocolates, cards and flowers decorated care homes across the North East on Mother’s Day, as Hill Care homes celebrated Mothering Sunday. At Pelton Grange Care Home, in...
As the UK felt the force of the ‘Beast from the East’ last week, bringing snow, ice and strong winds, staff and residents at Martins House care home in Stevenage helped paramedics keep warm by offering them hot drinks, bacon sandwiches and a warm reception.

CARE HOME HELPS PARAMEDICS BATTLING WINTERY WEATHER

As the UK felt the force of the ‘Beast from the East’ last week, bringing snow, ice and strong winds, staff and residents at Martins House care home in Stevenage helped paramedics keep...
Captain America, Banana Man and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Veronica Salt were among those to visit Chesterfield care homes on World Book Day.

LITERARY FAVOURITES VISIT CHESTERFIELD CARE HOMES

Captain America, Banana Man and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Veruca Salt were among those to visit Chesterfield care homes on World Book Day. Staff and their children dressed as...
Centenarian Mabel Poultney blows out the candles on her 100th birthday cake.

GREAT GRANDMOTHER MABEL CELEBRATES CENTENARY

Dartford's newest centenarian celebrated her birthday last week and was treated to a surprise birthday cake by her home care provider, Bluebird Care Gravesham and Dartford.   Former...
Once upon a time...Broadway Halls Care Home held a magical storytelling day to bring different generations together to enjoy sharing their favourite books.

GENERATIONS JOINED TOGETHER OVER LOVE OF BOOKS

Once upon a time...Broadway Halls Care Home held a magical storytelling day to bring different generations together to enjoy sharing their favourite books. On 14th February, Broadway Halls Care...
Residents at Heath Lodge care home got into the spirit of Pancake Day this year by creating their own tasty treats.

RESIDENTS HAVE A FLIPPING GOOD TIME AT HEATH LODGE

Residents at Heath Lodge care home got into the spirit of Pancake Day this year by creating their own tasty treats. The Welwyn home’s chef and its carers supported residents of the home in...
Martin Jones, managing director, Home Instead; Lynne Higgins, Caregiver of the Year; event host, Sarah-Jane Mee of Sky News.

CAREGIVER WHO GAVE CLIENT A REASON TO LIVE WINS NATIONAL AWARD

A mum of two from Dudley has earned Home Instead Senior Care’s highest accolade, as a result of her commitment to caring for older people. One client described Lynne Higgins, the newly crowned...

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