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6 self-nourishing practices of activities for wellbeing this winter

So why is this time of year such a struggle?

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Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?

We all influence culture and are all influenced by it too.

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Sep 30, 20192 min read

When can I start Christmas Activities?

Our seniors rarely want 3 months of Christmas celebrations or themed activities.

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Sep 27, 20192 min read

3 top tips to encourage participation

Sometimes it can be difficult to encourage people to join in with your activities. This can be for a variety of reasons; They may be...

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Sep 26, 20194 min read

Happy BBC Music Day

Here's our lucky 48 homes, care centres and day centres which will be enjoying a FREE musical session during September/October 2019.

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Sep 4, 20196 min read

Blog 9: Legacy of Fear

Fear is a powerful emotion. It can make us doubt ourselves, question our abilities, and create a sense of feeling unsafe or insecure.

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3 ways to design a dementia-friendly garden

Jul 30, 20193 min read

3 ways to design a dementia-friendly garden

The secret is variety, so make sure you have plenty of different species available for them to plant and interact with.

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8. What do high performing homes do differently?

Jul 18, 20195 min read

8. What do high performing homes do differently?

... everyone encircled the resident in what appeared to be a ‘ring of care’ with the resident at the very heart of every activity, decision

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Jun 10, 20194 min read

7. The Open Door Policy explored

‘Does your home have an open door policy?’ This is often one of our first questions when visiting a care setting to which most reply ‘yes’

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Working in a care home: Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator

Jun 7, 20193 min read

Working in a care home: Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator

Like many jobs, no day is the same; one day you could be throwing a themed event to celebrate summer and the next day you could be in a ...

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May 29, 20193 min read

Are you ready for June?

Everywhere you go, everything your read, it seems that we must focus on being mindful for our wellbeing. Working in the role of Activity ..

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May 22, 20192 min read

Brave Bold Drama - Wonderland

Brave Bold Drama is a Bristol-based theatre and community arts company who work to dismantle the cultural and financial barriers that can...

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Blog 6: Telephone Boxes, Bus Stops, Taxis and Tractors: useful features or gimmicks?

May 9, 20195 min read

Blog 6: Telephone Boxes, Bus Stops, Taxis and Tractors: useful features or gimmicks?

The internet has been an amazing thing: it’s allowed us to find out so much more about the world we live in, to connect with people far ...

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May 8, 20191 min read

Creative Wednesdays

There's always lots going on at Springhill Care Homes, a recent activity saw Riversway Nursing Home’s residents putting their artistic...

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Mar 11, 20191 min read

Planning for Easter

It can be difficult to find new ideas for activities for special days. Our online calendar is a huge help, take a look at...

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Feb 25, 20195 min read

"Hallo, Barbara!" - Barbara's Story

We're delighted to publish this original blog by Emmie at Primrose House Illustrations - We love the wonderful illustrations which manage...

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Person Centred or Person Led? by Jenni Mack

Feb 18, 20194 min read

Person Centred or Person Led? by Jenni Mack

We don't always get it right and many carers can put their hands up and say 'I got it wrong'. It's okay, we're all human and we all make...

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Blog 3:The Garden Can Be Used On Most Days Of The Year

Jan 25, 20194 min read

Blog 3:The Garden Can Be Used On Most Days Of The Year

In this monthly series we explore ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and help your residents benefit...

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Nursing Home Activities & Activity Coordinators

Jan 17, 20191 min read

Nursing Home Activities & Activity Coordinators

Last year Caroline was asked to write an article about nursing home activities and the activity coordinators for Crafting4Good.org, the...

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Jan 2, 20191 min read