Royal llamas visit a Devon care home

Royally named llamas visited an Exeter care home in the run up to the Coronation of King Charles.  Harry and George visited residents at Southern Healthcare’s Old Rectory care home and toured the residents’ lounge and bedrooms, enthusiastically greeting everyone they met. Event coordinator Tom Matthews said: “The residents loved Harry and George. Harry was … Read more

Dawlish care home raises funds for victims of earthquake

A Dawlish care home has raised £500 for victims of the earthquake that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria. A series of devastating earthquakes hit southern Turkey (now known as Türkiye) and north-west Syria on February 6 killing and injuring tens of thousands of people. To date, 214,000 buildings have been destroyed and 18 million … Read more

Devon healthcare company rewards long service

Devon’s Southern Healthcare group of nursing homes held an event to celebrate dedicated team members, who have collectively clocked-up almost one thousand years of service. So significant was this that several media outlets, including Teignmouth Post, Dawlish Nub News and Mid-Devon Advertiser ran the story. At a time when care employers are facing huge staffing … Read more

Chinese New Year celebrations

Residents at The Seaton celebrated the Chinese New Year in style. Festivities fell on Sunday January 22nd 2023 and marked the start of the Year of the Rabbit. Celebrations include the New Year feast, which is extremely important to the Chinese and family members go to great lengths to celebrate together – a bit like … Read more

South West finals of the Great British Care Awards 2022

We are delighted to share with you that Southern Healthcare scooped the award for Care Employer of the Year at the annual South West Finals of the Great British Care Awards. The award recognises South Healthcare’s commitment to care and the delivery of an excellent service. Winners of the prestigious award have to demonstrate entrepreneurial … Read more

Margot honoured as Queen’s nurse

Our director of nursing and compliance at Southern Healthcare has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by The Queen’s Nursing Institute. Margot Whittaker has worked with Southern Healthcare for the past eighteen years in a nursing career spanning four decades. She is also a founder member of the Devon Kite Group, now the … Read more

Southern Healthcare Sponsor the Exeter Baton Relay

Southern Healthcare was the proud sponsor of the Exeter Baton Relay which took place through the streets of the city and involved local residents and community groups. The event was organised by Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA), which is marking its fifth anniversary. The group campaigns for increased awareness of dementia and to coordinate services … Read more