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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

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

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

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