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June 21, 2025

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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...
A former footballer recently had his wish granted by the team at Hungerford Care Home, in Berkshire, when he was taken on a nostalgic trip to Stamford Bridge where he used to play for Chelsea Football Club.

EX-FOOTBALLER’S WISH GRANTED WITH TRIP TO CHELSEA FC

A former footballer recently had his wish granted by the team at Hungerford Care Home, in Berkshire, when he was taken on a nostalgic trip to Stamford Bridge where he used to play for Chelsea...
Pupils get first-hand history lesson from World War 2 veteran

Pupils get first-hand history lesson from World War 2 veteran

School pupils received a history lesson from a medal-winning World War 2 veteran at a Stockton-on-Tees care home. Youngsters from St Teresa’s RC Primary School, in Ingleby Barwick, visited...
Fostering a sense of care

Fostering a sense of care

Foster children have been spending time with care home residents, as part of a scheme to bring young and elderly together. Children from fostering agency Team Fostering have been visiting...
(Left to right): Steven Frost, CEO Smith and Henderson with Martin Jones, managing director, Home Instead Senior Care.

HOME INSTEAD ENDS YEAR ON A HIGH

Homecare provider Home Instead Senior Care ended 2017 on a high after it was named Best Employer in Care’ and the number one franchise company. The company has been recognised as...
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