Flowers for Wellbeing
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
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 33 min read
10 ways to bring laughter in care home activities.
Laughter truly is the best medicine! It lifts spirits, reduces stress, and strengthens connections. Don’t forget to make time for joy!
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 12 min read
Wimbledon Common care home resident wins prestigious UN-Habitat Award
David Satterthwaite of Wimbledon Common Care Home wins UN-Habitat 2024 Scroll of Honour for his groundbreaking urban development work.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 242 min read
Bridging Miles, Beating Loneliness: The Power of Virtual Connections
Ann, 83, and Angela, 47, connect weekly across 3,500 miles, showing how virtual friendships can bring comfort and joy to care home residents
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 202 min read
Exciting News! Bright Copper Kettles CIC is a Finalist in The Social Care Premier Supplier Awards
From managing diverse needs to engaging residents with dementia, every small victory is a step towards better wellbeing.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 192 min read
Baby born in care home car park returns for heartwarming reunion
At Bagshot Gardens Care Home, something extraordinary happened that brightened the lives of residents and staff alike. A baby born...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 162 min read
Quiet Spaces: Respecting residents' need for time alone.
Some residents may prefer their own rooms for solitude. Make it clear that it’s perfectly okay for them to retreat to their rooms ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 92 min read
Care home residents go wild on a Howletts Zoo adventure!
Reminder of how care home teams can help bring joy and new experiences into residents' lives as part of the care home activities programme.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 53 min read
Simplifying Activities for Dementia Care
Offer one instruction at a time and give residents plenty of time to complete each step before moving on.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 222 min read
Northbourne Court Shines with Top Platinum Award Recognition
The revalidation focused on evidence related to the three key principles of reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 152 min read
The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators (part 2)
Being an Activity Coordinator is a challenging role. It requires amplifying every aspect of life and ensuring that every resident is...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 112 min read
The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators
As an Activity Coordinator, your mission is to infuse fun and laughter into the lives of care home residents. Many Activity Coordinators...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 23, 20232 min read
The Sparkle Awards 2023
Avante Care & Support, a not-for-profit care organisation, hosted its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on earlier this month. A special...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 25, 20232 min read
7 reasons why conversations matter in care homes.
Conversations play a crucial role in care homes and have a significant impact on the overall wellbeing and quality of life for the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 19, 20232 min read
8 reasons why care home gardens matter.
June is a great month for getting outside in the garden. The improved weather and the flowering plants, the birds and other creatures...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Excellent BREEAM rating for Camberwell Lodge Care and Nursing Home
Congratulations to Country Court Care! Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home, situated in the heart of the London Borough of Southwark,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Friday night is "Pub Night" at Cramond Residence
Cramond Residence has introduced a new activity which takes place in a pub style environment with simulated pub seating, a bar, music,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Recruiting care homes for 2022/23 flu season
Research teams at the University of East Anglia and University of Leicester are undertaking a trial to try to improve flu vaccination...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 16, 20211 min read
CONNECT: Glorifico
I met Dean Jones recently, via social media. As you probalbly know, I love 'meeting' people who are passionate about making a difference...
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