Tag Archives: social care

An Irvine Care Home is to open its doors to two elderly members of the local community to ensure they will not have to eat alone this Christmas Day. Kind-hearted staff at Bupa’s Fullarton care home, in Irvine, will welcome the two members of the local community, facing the prospect of a Christmas on their own, to enjoy a traditional ... Read More »

Kind-hearted pupils from a Glasgow high school treated local care home residents to a home-cooked festive feast, to help prevent loneliness among the elderly this Christmas. St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Secondary School invited 10 residents from Bupa’s Eastbank Care Home to socialise with other elderly members of the community over a spread of hearty, traditional dishes, specially prepared by its ... Read More »

A Biggar Care and Housing development has celebrated Christmas and community spirit with their biggest ever get together – raising £300 in the process. Bield’s Langvout Court hosted more than 50 guests from their sheltered housing, care home and day care services as they combined their festivities for the first time. Hannah Wade, Assistant Manager at Langvout Court, said: “In ... Read More »

Tenants at a Linlithgow very sheltered housing development  welcomed family and friends as they created the ultimate early Christmas present – raising a whopping £800. Their Christmas fair and ‘bauble swap’ events raised the total for their social funds to ensure the festive season at the development is as enjoyable as possible. Rena Kirton-Vaughan, Manager at Brae Court, said: “We’re ... Read More »

The first Deaf sign language user in the world to interview Deaf people living with dementia about their care and support experiences and needs has graduated with a PhD from The University of Manchester. Dr. Emma Ferguson-Coleman has been working on the ‘Deaf with Dementia’ project, funded by the Alzheimer’s Society, since 2010. Her PhD involved interviewing Deaf people with dementia ... Read More »

Residents at a care home in Dundee had some early festive fun this week by competing against each other to build traditional gingerbread houses. Bupa’s Balcarres Care Home, in Broughty Ferry, took part in National Gingerbread House Day, which saw its residents battle it out in teams of four to create their best baked construction. Sugary treats were the theme ... Read More »

On eve of Festive Season national disability charity finds carers feel exhausted, sleep-deprived and lonely. With many of us looking forward to enjoying the festivities this holiday season, a new study by national disability charity Revitalise has worryingly revealed that many carers have far less reason to be jolly this Christmas. The charity’s research found that 4 out of 10 ... Read More »

Responding to reports in the media that the government intends to allow local councils to raise council tax by 6% over two years, Leonard Cheshire Disability CEO Neil Heslop, said: “We are pleased that the government has acknowledged the severe strain that social care is under. Giving local councils more flexibility to raise revenue locally is a step in the ... Read More »

A Milngavie day care  centre has embraced the Christmas spirit with an evening of carols, festive food and a visit from Santa. Bield’s Oakburn Park saw a fantastic 68 visitors join together to enjoy  choral singing, live music and  warming homemade mulled wine and mince pies. For the fourth year running, the staff and service users welcomed friends, family and ... Read More »

A Glasgow care home had Santa and his reindeer drop by this week to visit the residents and help kick start their Christmas celebrations. Bupa’s Darnley Court Care Home welcomed Dasher, Blitzen and friends to bring the festive spirit and all of the residents and over 100 local children were given the honour of switching on the lights to decorate ... Read More »

The retiring Chair of an Edinburgh based Housing and Care charity believes anyone with a connection to the sector can benefit from making time to bond with care-users, family and staff as the industry faces tough challenges. Gerry O’Sullivan said the greatest enjoyment of his role was the chance to interact with everyone involved in providing high quality care to ... Read More »

Residents of a Glenrothes care home have been paid a special visit by Shetland Pony, Bonny as part of a generous free call from Toppy Star Pony Hire. Bield’s Finavon Court Care Home welcomed the miniature Shetland Pony mare to give residents a chance to interact and have fun with their new equine friend. Nikki Reid, Home Manager at Finavon ... Read More »