James Davies

4 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

Organisers of two Dorset food banks have praised care home residents and staff for doing their bit to help families in need. It comes after Colten Care’s Castle View in Poundbury chose the Dorchester Foodbank and Food Share, based at Dorchester Community Church, as its main charities to support this year. Among the latest initiatives, residents sold handmade greeting cards and second-hand books and held raffles.

4 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Ashleigh House, a former residential care home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. The converted and extended care home comprises of 13 ensuite resident bedrooms, along with a resident lounge, dining room, kitchen, storage areas and a private garden. Following a sales process with James Buist-Brealey at Christie & Co, Ashleigh House, which is currently closed, has been purchased by an established specialist care provider.

4 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

The team at BCG Brookfield care home in Carnoustie bid a fond farewell to their longest serving staff member this week. After three and a half decades, working many different roles, Lynn Cavanagh took her much-deserved retirement. Beginning work at Brookfield as a Care Assistant all the way back in 1990, Lynn has been an inspiration to her team and a relied upon as a ‘safe pair of hands’ across the last 35 years.

4 days ago | carehomemagazine.co.uk | James Davies

The Rookery care home in Ebbw Vale has undergone a major refurbishment as part of a significant investment designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of its residents. Communal areas throughout the home – including corridors, the lounge, dining room and conservatory – have been completely transformed, bringing a fresh, modern feel to the much-loved care home.

4 days ago | cornish-times.co.uk | James Davies

Should we be trying to use more cash? (Unsplash/Tindle)LAST week, I had the chance to visit London for a nice bank holiday weekend away. However, following a bit of a rush to get going on time for our train, we’d reached the station only to realise that I’d forgotten my wallet. Now, with plans to enjoy a bit of retail therapy during our trip, this could have put a spanner in the works, however, thanks to the marvel of modern technology, my phone was all I needed.