When it comes to later-life care options people are often keen to maintain as much of their lifestyle as possible and most people are happier and remain healthier in their own homes. Live-in care is growing in popularity and for those with a spare room or a home which can be adapted to provide accommodation, […]
How ‘home care’ can help to restore the balance when care becomes a burden… There’s no doubt that the disruption of the past few years has impacted how we care for our older relatives, Age UK suggests that 1 in 4 older people had a decrease in their physical abilities during the pandemic. It’s typically […]
At HSDC Alton, we pride ourselves on offering professional-standard facilities for our students, aiming to help prepare them for their future careers… We recently opened our fantastic new Gaming & Creative Digital Studios, featuring 10 classrooms and collaborative spaces equipped with 48 high-end PCs and 64 Dell Alienware gaming PCs. This project has been successful […]
Forest Care is delighted to announce that four of their hard-working employees across three of their care homes have been selected as finalists at the 2021 National Care Awards… Terri Taphouse passionately leads the activities at Rowan Lodge care home in Newnham, Basingstoke. Her person-centered approach to caring through activities and drive to introduce new […]
…And join Percy the Park Keeper – at Mottisfont and The Vyne! Our Hampshire places offer the perfect escape for a festive day out with plenty of sparkle. Houses are richly decorated with twinkling lights, winter greenery, and Christmas trees. You’ll find shops full of traditional and contemporary gifts for all ages, including ranges created […]
Whilst many Christmas presents will be forgotten as soon as they have been unwrapped, there is a festive gift that can make a big difference – leaving a legacy to a charity. Three quarters of Britons regularly give to charity in their lifetimes, but only 6% include a charity when writing a Will. Without this […]
We are social creatures. We thrive in the company of others – talking, laughing, playing… being. At Lakeview, a Hallmark care home, relationship-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. Not only will our team members form strong relationships with each resident, we also encourage residents to form bonds with each other… Through […]
As more and more people choose to live together rather than marry, there has been an increase in the number of disputes between separating couples. One of the biggest issues for these people is their interest in and right to occupy the home they had previously lived in as a couple. Other situations can also […]
Separation and divorce usually involve a major crisis for a family where emotions can run high, especially if there are children to consider… However, with mediation it can be handled calmly, where both sides work together to find the best solution for them and their children. Sheila Parkes, who heads Haymarket Family Mediation at Phillips […]
We meet Claire Huyton, the new Director of Pastoral Care at St Nicholas’ School, Fleet What attracted you to St Nicholas’ School? Having always worked in small independent schools, I think the biggest impact can be made when you get to know your pupils as individuals. Having trained in big comprehensive schools there is a […]