Being a care home activity coordinator is one of the most rewarding roles in social care, but it also comes with its fair share of...

Competition Time Jenni Mack is offering 5 free copies of her children's book "When I grow up I want to be a carer".

The finished jam jar displays can then be placed in their rooms or communal spaces, adding a touch of beauty and colour to their environment

Are you looking for an engaging and accessible way to bring fun, movement, and music into your care home activities?

Why Kiddleydivey Sessions with Emma Are Perfect for Your Care Home Booking Emma, a Kiddleydivey music leader, offers care homes an...

As we grow older, we face physical and mental challenges that can impact our quality of life. For those residing in care homes, the...

Yes, I know it's the last day of February - someone please tell me where those days went! This is the book I read and reviewed in January...

ME AND MY ALZHEIMERS by Norman McNamara This book contains 138 poems, all written by 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends....

Yes, I know it's November. However, it's never too late to celebrate great things is it? Last month I was blessed to discover...

United written by Gina Awad and illustrated by Tony Husband Don't be fooled by the size of this book! It may look small but Gina has...

Chris Meredith is no stranger to Bright Copper Kettles CIC. Born in Berkshire he began his poetry career in 2014, when he published his...

The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy in Care Settings by Helen Filkins This Essential Guide will help any Activity Coordinator to...

Slipping Away: One man's battle with Alzheimer's by Lynnette Lee This book is a must read for any family member who is faced with the...

WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...

I was excited to be asked to write a blog for Bright Copper Kettles CIC again and I thought I’d better revisit the series of ten we did...

Activity Handbook: All you want to know but were afraid to ask - by Alison Moore This morning I spent time in my conservatory reading...

Huge thanks to Leah Blackwell for sending me a copy of her first book Grandma's Superstar. Leah has worked in dementia care for over...

I am Jenni Mack, Marketing Executive and passionate campaigner for change in Social Care. Prior to my current role I worked in Craigielea...

Activities Coordinator, Jill Bowen from Hulton House Care Residence in Preston has today received her personal copy of the #Holdstill2020...

I was absolutely thrilled to receive my copies of My Grandma has Dementia yesterday - as you can see from the photo I took when I...