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This month I have commited to publishing 100 positive care home blogs. - Please, if you have a story to tell, send me your blog so that I...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 4, 20213 min read
Cherry Trees Blossom At Radbrook
Radbrook Nursing Home’s beautiful new Cherry Trees Dementia Household opens its doors this month as a new addition to the recently...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Heather's latest venture
This week I have been sharing the incredible story of eight-year-old Heather and her Lockdown Ventures. Heather's new project is chair...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Supercentenarian Margaret celebrates 111th Birthday at Priory Court Care & Nursing Home
Staff and residents celebrated the 111th birthday of supercentenarian resident Margaret Reed at Priory Court Care and Nursing home this...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 21, 20211 min read
How 8 year old Heather changed history
On Monday, I shared with you the story of 8 year old Heather, it's an amazing story that has reached far and wide. During lockdown...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Have you heard about Heather?
I've been catching up with the amazing things that Heather has been upto during lockdown. Read on for some sure fire Monday Motivation....
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Apr 17, 20212 min read
Residents at Lyle House Care Home receive donation of exercise bike from AWA digital
Residents at Lyle House Care Home in Roehampton are delighted to be able to go on virtual bike rides while still in lockdown, thanks to a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Ballroom Dancing and Happy Socks
Guest blog from Simon Guntrip Ballroom, Latin American & Argentine Tango & singing with residents at bestfootforward.dance Usually, I...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 15, 20213 min read
SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG
Guest Blog: Norrms Mc Namara Founder of Global Purple Angel dementia campaign and also diagnosed with dementia. SOMETHING INSIDE SO...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Marion celebrates 102nd Birthday at Oakview Lodge Care Home
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City wished resident Marion Inman a very happy 102nd birthday this week....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Overview of the guidance on visits outside of the care home.
I am aware that many activity coordinators are not being kept up to date with the latest Government guidance which will have an impact on...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 13, 20212 min read
RESIDENTS FROM LOCAL CARE HOME GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Guest blog from Samantha Fawcett, Barchester Healthcare. Residents from Hempton Field care home in Chinnor were all ready for class as...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 9, 20211 min read
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Ahh, yes another American Day which has been welcomed with loving arms in the UK. Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Cheese Toastie as we call...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Nigel's Story - Palliative Care
“I came here believing that I wouldn’t be coming out. Things looked bleak. Now I’m leaving the care home and will be living independently...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Update from GOV.UK for: Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus
COVID-19: how to work safely in care homes Page summary: Guidance for those working in care homes providing information on how to work...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Residents at White Lodge Feature on Countryfile's Plant Britain Campaign
Residents at White Lodge care home, in Braydon near Royal Wootton Bassett, were delighted to be featured on Countryfile on BBC1 on Sunday...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes Page summary: How to protect care home residents and staff during the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus
Designated settings for people discharged to a care home Page summary: Guidance on the designated settings scheme for people discharged...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested Page summary: Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Update from GOV.UK for:Healthcare workers, carers and care settings during coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for care homes Page summary: Sets out the support package to keep care homes safe during the coronavirus...
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