Residents at Kiwi House Care Home ‘Booked’ for Fun with Derbyshire Police

The residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, had an unforgettable day when they received a surprise visit from the Derbyshire Police PCSO team. Arriving in their police van, the officers brought an array of uniforms and equipment, transforming the lavish garden into a scene straight out of a police academy.

The residents enjoyed trying on police uniforms and handling various police gadgets, including speed guns. The interactive experience was filled with laughter and excitement, providing a unique and enjoyable way for the residents to engage with the local community.

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Kiwi House Care Home Resident’s Artwork Displayed at Fine Art Gallery Through Make-A-Wish Program

A Care home resident’s lifelong wish came true last week as part of Kiwi House Care Home Make-A-Wish program. The team at Kiwi House in Alvaston, Derby, with the help of Bluebird Fine Art Gallery, surprised June (92) by displaying her artwork in a public gallery for everyone to see.

June, an avid artist, spends hours on her much-loved hobby of painting and drawing. She is an active member of the Arts & Crafts Club at Kiwi House, where her talent is well-recognised. When June expressed her wish to see her artwork displayed in a professional gallery, the dedicated activities and wellbeing team at Kiwi House knew they had to make it happen.

Upon arriving at Bluebird Fine Art Gallery, June initially did not recognise her own paintings. Once she realized they were indeed hers, she exclaimed, “I can’t believe they are my paintings, they don’t look out of place! I can’t believe I am seeing them here.”

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Local Veteran, Desmond Burrows, Honoured at Southwell Minster’s Evensong for 80th D-Day Anniversary

Desmond “Des” Burrows (99), a local veteran and resident of the award-winning Chetwynd House Care Home, delivered a reading at Southwell Minster’s Evensong this past Sunday, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Midlands-Based Adept Care Homes Triumphs at National Care Home Awards with Two Prestigious Wins

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce its exceptional success at this year’s National Care Home Awards, held in London last Friday. The organisation was honoured with two prestigious awards, recognising its commitment to excellence.

Adept Care Homes, which runs 7 care homes in the midlands, including Bowood Court in Redditch received the Gold Award for Outstanding Smaller Care Group 2024 and was named Best for Training and Development. These accolades underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

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Midlands-Based Adept Care Homes Triumphs at National Care Home Awards with Two Prestigious Wins

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce its exceptional success at this year’s National Care Home Awards, held in London last Friday. The organisation was honoured with two prestigious awards, recognising its commitment to excellence.

Adept Care Homes, which runs 7 care homes in the midlands, including Kiwi House and Douglas Court in Derby received the Gold Award for Outstanding Smaller Care Group 2024 and was named Best for Training and Development. These accolades underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

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Midlands-Based Adept Care Homes Triumphs at National Care Home Awards with Two Prestigious Wins

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce its exceptional success at this year’s National Care Home Awards, held in London last Friday. The organisation was honoured with two prestigious awards, recognising its commitment to excellence.

Adept Care Homes, which runs 7 care homes in the midlands, including Harrier House and Chetwynd House in Nottinghamshire received the Gold Award for Outstanding Smaller Care Group 2024 and was named Best for Training and Development. These accolades underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

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Midlands-Based Adept Care Homes Triumphs at National Care Home Awards with Two Prestigious Wins

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce its exceptional success at this year’s National Care Home Awards, held in London last Friday. The organisation was honoured with two prestigious awards, recognising its commitment to excellence.

Adept Care Homes, which runs 7 care homes in the midlands, including The Old Vicarage in Clay Cross, Chesterfield received the Gold Award for Outstanding Smaller Care Group 2024 and was named Best for Training and Development. These accolades underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

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Midlands-Based Adept Care Homes Triumphs at National Care Home Awards with Two Prestigious Wins

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce its exceptional success at this year’s National Care Home Awards, held in London last Friday. The organisation was honoured with two prestigious awards, recognising its commitment to excellence.

Adept Care Homes, which runs 7 care homes in the midlands, including Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire received the Gold Award for Outstanding Smaller Care Group 2024 and was named Best for Training and Development. These accolades underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

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Chetwynd House Care Home’s Make A Wish Program is ‘Taking Off’ with Resident’s Trip Of A Lifetime.

Kathleen Bradley (80), affectionately known as Pat, has long dreamed of returning to Salou in Spain, a place filled with cherished memories shared with her late husband, Ken.

As part of Chetwynd House Care Home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages over 500 residents to share their wishes, no matter how big or small, Pat wrote her wish down and placed it in the homes Magic Wishing Well with everyone else’s, not thinking it would ever become a reality. Every month at least one resident is picked at random to see their wish come true.

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Bowood Court Care Home Invites All to Meet the Manager Event

Bowood Court Care Home was excited to extend a warm invitation to all members of the local community for a special Meet the Manager event on Wednesday, April 17th. Whether attendees were currently supported by the home or exploring care options, the event offered an excellent opportunity to meet Tracy O’Sullivan, the dedicated Manager, and learn more about the care and services provided at Bowood Court.

The Meet the Manager event commenced at 10:00 AM and continued throughout the morning, providing attendees with the chance to engage with Tracy O’Sullivan and the wider team, ask questions, and get to know her better. Tracy was eager to meet with residents, families, and community members to address any inquiries they had.

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