There's just no point in doing that!
Activity Coordinators (ACs) are often scorned for the activities they plan with their care home residents. When I speak to other members...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 13, 20202 min read
Aromatherapy and Carers
It is, therefore, important that you know and understand the signs for caregiver’s stress and burnout and to have practices in place...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Being a care home activity coordinator
Being an activity coordinator isn't about being the care home clown, the lead singer or the events organiser (although sometimes it is 🤷)
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Lockdown Travels
So far residents have been on a bus trip to Largs and a flight to Dublin. (both including local treats such as ice cream and Guinness)
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 13, 20202 min read
Hollyfields residents mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Our guest blog today is from Michael Butler, Activity Coordinator at Hollyfields Care Home. Sharing how Hollyfields and Ivy House Care...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 12, 20202 min read
Doing it like “Queen”
Marisa is the activity coordinator at River Meadows Nursing Home, one of Springcare’s Shropshire Nursing Homes. Situated in the quiet...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 6, 20202 min read
World Baking Day
17th May is World Baking Day, the origins of this day may be all but lost as the website is now defunct and the Facebook page sadly no...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 5, 20202 min read
I sit, I wait, and I wonder
Today we have a poem written by Michael Butler, Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare's Hollyfields Care home in Kidderminster....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Fun-guarding in care homes: As important as safeguarding?
I really do believe when I see uproarious laughter this acts as a better quality measure of care needs being met
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Care Home residents and staff to cycle 1042 miles for the NHS
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City kicked off a static cycle ride of over 1042 miles this week, as the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 6, 20203 min read
Activity support is a team effort
Always be open to new ideas, while we do need to take care not to set anyone up to fail, be mindful that carers know your residents too.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Superstores in Bewdley join together to say "Thank you!" to care home staff.
Staff at Hollyfields and Ivy House Care Homes in Kidderminster today received an assortment of flowers and chocolates from local...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 28, 20203 min read
Your activity coordinator is doing what?
Your activity coordinator is there to support your carers with ideas of conversation starters and activities which are meaningful ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring
During tough times, more than ever we need to ensure that we consider our personal wellbeing. - And times don't get much tougher than...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 18, 20202 min read
Vintage adverts from the archive are used in a new digital activity resource.
With Ad-Memoire, HAT provides a focus and support for person-centred interactions which draw upon group and individual memories.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 11, 20202 min read
The definition of Dignity?
We believe it is something that should be present every single day of the year, using the 1st of February as a reset button to start afresh
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 20, 20191 min read
We wish you a merry Christmas!
To all our members, subscribers and followers, Thank you for your enthusiasm, support and engagement, you have been a great source of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20192 min read
SNOW BETTER WAY TO GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS!
Neighbours and friends of the home have been invited to “Give a Gift, Raise a Smile” and charitably donate items to the team at the home.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 9, 20193 min read
How To Help & Support Your Activity Coordinators - for Residential Care & Dementia Homes & Services
Gillian Hesketh of Happy Days Dementia Activities & Design understands the importance of having the right resources to hand for activity...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 13, 20191 min read
Harmonising Healthcare
We're so pleased to announce the addition of our podcast page, where we are hosting Harmonising Healthcare with Rosanna Mead. This...
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