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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 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
A popular event was held at Parkwood in honour of our four-legged friends. Residents’ families and friends and members of staff brought in their pets for a dog show and the walls of the home were adorned with pictures of well-known breeds and famous pooches. It was all part of National Dog Appreciation Day.
As an award-winning care facilitator we want to ensure that we always keep things interesting for our residents. So in the lead up to Christmas 2022 we had some very unusual visitors to some of our care homes… Sefton Hall residents enjoyed getting hands-on with a range of cute creatures, courtesy of Chris Johnson, from … Read more
One of our talented and hard working nurses has been recognised for two highly respected awards within the care industry. Daniela Mustatia, who works at Sefton Hall Nursing Home in Dawlish, has been nominated in the Care Registered Nurse category in the annual National Care Awards. She is also in the running for the Social … Read more
Research has proven that music can trigger intense recollections from years past, evoking strong emotions from early childhood experiences. At all of our Southern Healthcare homes, we understand the importance of activities for our residents’ wellbeing. Parkwood House residents in Plymouth, recently enjoyed a Country and Western sing-a-long thanks to the home’s regular entertainer, Zoe … Read more
Every week, a group of our residents get together to enjoy the gentle, creative art of flower arranging. It’s just one of the many activities on offer here at Parkwood House.
Sefton Hall continues to play a key role in the local community. The home sponsors Sefton Cup Week at Dawlish Bowling Club and has provided a handsome trophy for the overall winner. This year, the cup was won by the club’s honorary secretary, Kevin Gibbins. Unfortunately, the weather was too hot for Sefton residents to … Read more
Summer 2022 has been super busy and fun across all of our Southern Healthcare homes. Here’s a round-up of some of the things our staff and residents have been up to over the previous few months! Thunderball and Skyfall are not only the titles of two of the iconic James Bond films, but also the … Read more
Love was in the air at Sefton Hall’s belated Valentine’s Day. Staff organised a Valentine’s Day treat for residents, as a special treat on the romantic day. Unfortunately, celebrations had to be delayed from February because of Covid, but staff at Sefton Hall more than made up for it. They transformed the dining room with … Read more
