Our stories

Peace of mind

Moving into a care home can be daunting

Rest assured, our care team are here to make sure that making the move is as easy as possible for you and your loved one. If you still need reassurance, here are some stories from our residents, their families and our care team.

Cedar Court Care Home marked World Alzheimer’s Day with a wonderful afternoon of music. Residents and families enjoyed a wonderful show from the female singing trio Timeless.

World Alzheimer's Day at Cedar Court

October 2019

Cedar Court had another wonderful Sunday concert from Chika Robertson of the Music Mind Sprite Trust and her Royal Academy YAMA’s.

Residents, families and staff had a wonderful time joining in for BBC world music week.

Sunday Concert from Chika Robertson of the Music Mind Sprite Trust

October 2019

We hosted a very special event at Buckingham House on “Wear it Pink Day. Breast Cancer Now is a charity that is close of the hearts of many of the staff and families at Buckingham House.

Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Buckingham House

October 2019

Rose Lodge Care Home in Newton Aycliffe was delighted to join Elsie Malcolm and her family celebrate her 100th Birthday in September. Elsie was born on in September 1919 in Coxhoe to Alfred Johnson and Mary Jane (Jinny) Galloway.

100th Birthday Celebrations at Rose Lodge Care Home

October 2019

Dianne Simpson`s lemon Torte was voted best dessert in MMCG`s first Chef of the Year Competition. The event was held at the professional kitchens at Unilever in Leatherhead and hosted by My Purchasing Partner on the 3rd October.

Best Dessert at Chef of the Year Competition

October 2019

On a bright Monday morning in September, Activities Coordinator Christine Brown from Howgate House Care Home ‘Braved the Shave’ for Macmillan.

Christine roped in her colleague and friend Pam Greaves who is a Senior Carer to do the deed.

Brave the Shave

October 2019