Sefton Hall Alternative Valentine’s Day

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

Sefton Hall Hosts Dog Show

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Dogs will be competing for prizes at Sefton Hall’s dog show in aid of a local charity. Sefton Hall are hosting a dog show in aid of Bale’s Buddies, a Newton Abbot based charity which cares for and trains therapy assistance dogs. A spokesperson for Sefton says: “We hope owners will bring along their furry … Read more

Platinum Jubilee Celebrations amongst Southern Healthcare Residents and Staff

This year, Britain marked the Queens 70th year on the throne with the Platinum Jubilee Ceremony. A special extended Bank Holiday weekend provided an opportunity for communities and UK citizens to celebrate this historic milestone together. The recently Elected Mayor of Dawlish, Lisa Mayne, was our guest of honour at Sefton Hall’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations … Read more

Eden House Training

We are delighted to have held our first training day at our newly opened facility, Eden House in Dawlish. This bespoke centre will be providing training for all Southern Healthcare employees and residential courses for other care home staff across the country in Eden UK and other person-centered philosophies, such as the Butterfly and Dragonfly … Read more

Old Rectory care home resident celebrates 103rd birthday

One of our Old Rectory care home residents has just celebrated her 103rd birthday after having covid. Muriel Dunford contracted covid in January 2021, but remained asymptomatic. To mark her birthday, family and friends of Muriel’s attended a tea party at the Old Rectory. The lounge was decorated with balloons and Muriel received a large … Read more

Devon care home provider says bridges need to be built post-pandemic

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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

Easter Celebrations and Fun at The Southern Healthcare Homes

Easter is a time of year that has something for everyone to enjoy. It symbolises new beginnings, and for people within the Christian faith Easter signals the end of the Lenten Season of fasting and penitence. At all of our Southern Healthcare residential homes we strive to celebrate all faiths, religions and beliefs to ensure … Read more

Sausage dog cheers everyone up at The Old Rectory

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Benji the Dachsund puppy was the guest of honour at The Old Rectory. The adorable canine, who belongs to the care home’s kitchen porter, Laura Wood, was a huge hit with residents. Dogs, cats, horses and many other animals provide companionship to people of all ages. Pet therapy can totally transform the lives of those … Read more

Residents enjoy exciting craft activities at The Old Rectory

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Involving care home residents in the creative arts can bring enjoyment, inspire them and even bring health benefits. Arts and crafts can boost residents social interaction and evoke memories, which can be shared in conversation.   Residents at Southern Healthcare’s Old Rectory care home in Exeter have enjoyed a varied and exciting programme of activities … Read more