Green-thumbed care home residents grow their own

Green-thumbed care home residents grow their own

Residents at Whitegates Care Home in Hastings are reaping the rewards of a ‘grow your own’ project, which has seen them grow all types of fruit and vegetables in the garden of the care home. What started with only a few residents has blossomed into a large group of...
Case Study: Eric at Grosvenor House

Case Study: Eric at Grosvenor House

Eric Robertson, 82, has lived at Grosvenor House in St Leonards-on-sea for five years. He spoke to us about his experience prior to moving to the home, and how he is getting on today. “I have limited movement in both arms, and arthritis affecting both kneecaps. Before...
Maureen’s Story

Maureen’s Story

We spoke to Maureen, who moved into De Lucy House Care Home in Diss in November 2020. Maureen spoke to us about her experience moving to a care home, what life was like before, and how she is getting on now. “Life was good for my husband John and myself, until...
Lavender Fields welcomes new award-winning manager

Lavender Fields welcomes new award-winning manager

Lavender Fields Care Home in Seal, Sevenoaks, has welcomed a new Home Manager, Vivian Laurent, to the helm. Vivian joins the Greensleeves Care home with multiple accolades and awards under his belt, as well as 20 years of experience in the care sector across various...
Henley House residents take to the river with local sailing charity

Henley House residents take to the river with local sailing charity

Residents at Henley House in Ipswich have caught the sailing bug after spending the day on the River Orwell with local sailing charity, The Woolverstone Project. The team at Henley House, which offers residential and dementia care, are firm believers that it’s never...
Speirs House welcomes local community for Family Fun Day

Speirs House welcomes local community for Family Fun Day

Speirs House, a Greensleeves Care home with nursing in New Malden, welcomed the local community with open arms for its Family Fun Day on Saturday 16th July. The event was free and open to all, with a BBQ, drinks, professional entertainment, and games for people of all...