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Paws and applause as Penicuik care home residents enjoy their own Crufts

July 16, 2026

Residents at Aaron House care home in Penicuik, part of Aurem Care, welcomed a host of four-legged visitors for a dog show that brought laughter and plenty of waggy tails. The special event saw residents, relatives and staff joined by an impressive line-up of canine contestants, including Araya the Weimaraner, Mila the Shepherd, Glen the Labrador puppy, Bonnie the Collie, Ollie the Biewer Terrier, Cara the 16-year-old blind Poodle, Penny the 14-year-old Jack Russell, Willow the Golden Retriever, Nami the Russian Toy Terrier and the

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

June 25, 2026

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

June 12, 2026

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

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

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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

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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

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