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More Than a Meal: Why Food and Dining Matter in Care Homes

June 12, 2026

By Chelsea Jeffrey, Head of Food Experience, Aurem Care When people think about food in care homes, nutrition is often the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, ensuring residents receive balanced, nutritious meals is incredibly important. However, food and dining in a care home environment are about so much more than calories, vitamins and dietary requirements. I have always believed that mealtimes are pivotal to a resident’s mood and to the overall atmosphere within a care home. Food is about far more than

Caterham care home rated ‘Good’ in all areas by the Care Quality Commission

June 12, 2026

Colleagues at Aurem’s Glebe House care home in Caterham are celebrating following a positive result in their latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The inspection, carried out on 5 May 2026 and published on 3 June, rated the home as ‘Good’ across all five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report highlighted the consistently high standard of person-centred care delivered at Glebe House, with inspectors noting: “People told us staff were kind and they understood them as an individual, supported them to

South Haven Lodge Care Home Achieves ‘Good’ Rating in Independent Inspection

May 28, 2026

South Haven Lodge Care Home in Southampton has received a positive outcome following a recent privately commissioned inspection, with the home rated as ‘Good’ overall. The inspection was carried out on 7th May 2026 by Simon Cavadino of The Woodberry Partnership, previously with the Care and Quality Commission (CQC). The report highlighted strong performance across all key areas, noting that the home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Inspectors praised the person-centred approach to care, commenting:“Care was delivered in a calm, cheerful and dedicated

A Special Birthday Celebration at Kilburn Care Home

May 26, 2026

Residents and colleagues at Kilburn Care Home recently came together to celebrate a very special occasion — Stephan Talbot’s birthday — with a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, connection, and celebration. The home was beautifully decorated with black and gold banners and balloons, creating a warm and festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Stephan was treated to a delicious birthday cake, with residents and staff gathering to sing “Happy Birthday” and share in the celebrations. The afternoon included refreshments, birthday treats, and plenty of opportunity

Aaron House Bake Sale Raises Funds for Residents’ Activities

May 13, 2026

Residents, staff, families and friends at Aurem’s Aaron House care home, in Penicuik, recently came together for a joyful and successful bake sale, raising funds in support of the Residents’ Fund. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, an impressive £93 was raised, which will go directly towards activities, outings and special experiences for residents. The event was filled with a wonderful selection of homemade cakes, traybakes and biscuits, alongside plenty of tea, coffee and conversation. Residents were at the heart of the day, enjoying the opportunity to

A Heartwarming Afternoon of Baking Brings Residents Together at Hillcrest

May 12, 2026

At Aurem Care’s Hillcrest Care Home, in Frodsham, a simple baking afternoon recently turned into a heart-warming experience that brought residents together in the most meaningful way. The home was filled with the comforting scent of freshly baked scones and the gentle hum of conversation as residents gathered to take part. Sleeves were rolled up, ingredients carefully measured, and dough lovingly shaped, with plenty of laughter along the way. With support from the care team, everyone was encouraged to get involved at their own pace,

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