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Trust urgently needs to be repaired between the government and the care industry after the ‘scandalously wrong’ decision to discharge patients untested for Covid into care homes at the start of the pandemic. That is the view of the Managing Director of Southern Healthcare, Geoffrey Cox, who runs four highly rated and award-winning care homes … Read more
Residents and staff at The Seaton were delighted to be presented with a selection of Easter eggs by a local football club. The chocolate treats were donated by players at Seaton Town FC and presented to the home by representatives from the ladies’ and men’s teams. Home manager, Emma Seal, commented: “This was a fabulous … Read more
Benji, a Dachsund puppy, came into the home recently to see everyone. The adorable canine belongs to our kitchen porter, Laura Wood, and as our pictures show, he was a big hit with the residents
Residents at The Seaton have been enjoying some spring-themed activities, including an Easter card-making session. This was led by staff member, Tessa Kenning, who loves to share her passion for crafting.
Old Rectory residents have been enjoying a varied and exciting programme of activities over the past few weeks. These have included a celebration of St Patrick’s Day, with a leprechaun hat-making session, accompanied by Irish music and Gaelic coffees. There’s also been a tea-party where residents enjoyed the cakes they had baked earlier in the … Read more
A Plymouth care home has been opening its grounds to entertain and inform residents and their families. Parkwood House erected a luxury marquee in the home’s attractive gardens to hold several events, including a jazz concert, a pantomime, and an information session on the Eden Alternative. The Eden Alternative was founded in 1991 in the … Read more
Staff at Sefton Hall Nursing and Residential Home in Dawlish staged a celebration of the Chinese New Year. Team members dressed up in colourful costumes, residents watched a video of traditional Lion Dancing and the home served Asian food to mark the start of the Year of the Tiger. Care Home Manager, Gabriela Ogreanu, said: … Read more
Staff at a care and nursing home in Dawlish were delighted to win two prestigious care awards in the space of just a few days. They were named ‘Care Team of the Year’ in the national Caring UK Awards. And the manager of Sefton Hall, Gabriela Ogreanu, was surprised with an award for Exceptional Leadership … Read more
A Dawlish care home has been praised by the Care Quality Commission for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Sefton Hall provides personal and nursing care and currently has 44 residents. It is one of four homes in Devon owned by Southern Healthcare. It has previously been rated Outstanding by the CQC and has won … Read more
The managing director of a group of leading Devon care homes has welcomed the relaxation of Covid rules on visiting, but also says we need to be cautious as infection rates are rising again in the county. In the easing of restrictions, the government has announced that from this week, there will be no limit … Read more