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

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

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

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

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