Maureen’s Story

Maureen’s Story

We spoke to Maureen, who moved into Greensleeves Care’s home in Diss, De Lucy House, 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...
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...
Pelsall Hall welcomes Walsall Council guests for Carers Week

Pelsall Hall welcomes Walsall Council guests for Carers Week

To mark Carers Week, Pelsall Hall care home welcomed two special guests from Walsall Council, as part of their bid to re-establish connections with the local community. Carol Jones, Commissioning Manager for Older People & Vulnerable Adults, attended with...
Celebrating Good CQC Rating at Grosvenor House Care Home

Celebrating Good CQC Rating at Grosvenor House Care Home

Residents and staff at Grosvenor House Care Home in St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings enjoyed an afternoon tea party, celebrating the ‘Good’ rating from Care Quality Commission. The event was attended by residents, family members, staff and the guests of honour were...
De Lucy House starts intergenerational women’s discussion group

De Lucy House starts intergenerational women’s discussion group

Following International Women’s Day, De Lucy House Care Home established an intergenerational women’s discussion group which invites local young women and girls to meet with the female residents of the home and share their experiences with each other. The first...