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Kenwood Care Home Welcomes Summer with a Joyful Garden Party

Residents, families and team members at Kenwood Care Home in North Finchley came together on Sunday 28 June to celebrate the arrival of summer with a cheerful garden party filled with music, laughter and community spirit. Set against a backdrop of warm sunshine, blooming flowers and fresh summer air, the home’s garden provided the perfect setting for an afternoon of relaxation and celebration. Residents were joined by their loved ones and members of the Kenwood team to enjoy a wonderful gathering that brought everyone together. 

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Summer Days at Hillcrest Care Home

Summer has truly arrived at Hillcrest care home, in Frodsham, bringing with it sunshine, laughter and the simple joys that make each day so special. Residents have been making the most of the warmer weather, enjoying a variety of outdoor activities that celebrate the season in full. From relaxing afternoons in the garden with refreshing drinks, to indulging in classic favourites like ice cream and fish and chips in the sunshine, there’s been a real sense of togetherness and contentment throughout the home. For some,

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Ashtead care home residents get into the football spirit with World Cup-themed garden match

Residents at The Red House care home in Ashtead have been getting into the football spirit, inspired by the World Cup, with a fun-filled afternoon of football, music and friendly competition in the garden. The home, part of Aurem Care, transformed its outdoor space into a football pitch for a seated football session that combined gentle exercise, teamwork and plenty of laughter. Using a beach ball and an unused Zimmer frame as a makeshift goal, residents took part in a lively match after warming up

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Aurem Care chefs enhance skills through specialist training in texture-modified dining

Chefs from across Aurem Care have completed specialist training designed to further enhance the quality, safety and presentation of meals for residents with swallowing difficulties. The training focused on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, which provides globally recognised guidance on the preparation and testing of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids for people living with dysphagia. Delivered through Aurem Care’s partnership with Oak House Kitchen (OHK) and foodservice supplier CREED, the refresher programme equipped chefs with the latest techniques to safely prepare meals

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New chapter brings joy for Belper care home resident after family reunion

A resident at Aurem’s Kilburn care home who spent much of his childhood growing up in care says he feels he has “gained a part of my life back” after rebuilding family relationships and rediscovering his confidence later in life. Seventy-one-year-old Peter, who lives at Kilburn Care Home in Belper, has undergone a remarkable transformation since arriving at the home during one of the most difficult periods of his life. Born in Eastwood, Peter spent much of his early years living in children’s homes across

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Sevenoaks care home’s new family-voted award recognises exceptional nurse

Westbank care home, in Sevenoaks, has introduced a new twist to its Employee of the Month awards by inviting residents’ families to help choose one of the winners for the first time. Westbank Care Home recognised three members of staff for their outstanding contributions during a special presentation celebrating the dedication and commitment of its team. Staff nurse Derrick became the first employee to receive an award voted for by residents’ relatives. Families praised Derrick for the exceptional care, compassion and support he provides to

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