Bowood Court Sings Loud and Proud to Win Best Large Choir at Festive Singing Competition

Residents from Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch were full of festive spirit after taking part in the much-loved Adept Christmas Choir Competition, held at the beautiful St Catherine’s Church in Burbage.

The day was filled with laughter, music and Christmas magic as choirs from across Adept Care Homes came together to perform their chosen festive songs. Bowood Court’s large choir delivered a powerful and uplifting performance, earning them the trophy for Best Large Choir.

Bowood Court Residents Singing at the Adept Annual Choir Competition
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Adept Care Homes Wins National Award for Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce that it has been named Best for Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care at the Caring UK Awards 2025, a prestigious national event celebrating outstanding achievement across the social care sector.

The award recognises Adept Care Homes’ continued commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred dementia care through innovative practice, compassionate leadership and dedicated teams across its homes. Judges praised Adept for its forward-thinking approach, focus on meaningful engagement, and the positive impact its care has on residents and their families.

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Stirring Up Success: Bowood Court Celebrates Resident Involvement Win in Ready Steady Cook Competition

Residents at Bowood Court Care Home have proudly taken home the award for “Best for Resident Involvement” in this year’s Ready Steady Cook competition – part of Adept Care Homes’ commitment to promoting joyful, active and fulfilling lifestyles through meaningful resident-led activities.

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Adept Care Homes Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Caring UK Awards

Midlands, UK – Adept Care Homes is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in two categories at the Caring UK Awards 2025: Care Group of the Year and Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care.

The Care Group of the Year nomination is particularly special, as Adept Care Homes proudly won this award in 2024. Being shortlisted again reflects the group’s continued commitment to providing outstanding, resident-focused care across its homes.

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Adept Care Homes at the Caring UK Awards
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Bowood Court Resident June Honoured by the Royal British Legion

Redditch, UK – The team and residents at Bowood Court Care Home are beaming with pride as 93-year-old June Cooke has once again been celebrated for her remarkable dedication to the Royal British Legion (RBL).

June, who touched hearts last year with her mission to knit 90 poppies for Remembrance Day, has now received a special certificate of thanks from the RBL. This heartfelt recognition comes after June helped the organisation raise an incredible £52,000 in Redditch over the past year.

Bowood Court resident June honoured by the Royal British Legion
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Sunflowers in Full Bloom: Adept Care Homes Celebrate Annual Gardening Competition

Residents across Adept Care Homes have once again put their green fingers to the test in the much-loved Annual Sunflower Competition, with this year’s tallest bloom reaching an incredible 9ft 4in (285cm) at Moat House Care Home.

The competition is a highlight of the year for residents and teams alike. It all begins with a celebratory planting session in spring, when residents plant not only sunflowers but also vegetables and other flowers as part of a wider gardening tradition. Exactly 100 days later, Grounds Manager Richard Mee makes his rounds with the measuring stick to determine which home’s sunflower stands the tallest.

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Adept Care Homes Launches ‘Stop The Clock’ Initiative to Celebrate Everyday Joy

Midlands, UK – July 2025 – Adept Care Homes has launched a heartfelt new initiative across all its care homes called ‘Stop The Clock’, designed to carve out moments of genuine connection and joy for residents and team members alike.

Twice a day, at 11:30am and 3:30pm, the usual routine takes a backseat as the homes pause the hustle for 10 minutes of pure, person-centred joy. Whether it’s a spontaneous sing-along, a quiet chat over tea, a game of dominoes, or a stroll in the garden, the focus is simple: connection.

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Bowood Court Triumphs at Prestigious Care Home Awards with National Win for Food & Nutrition

Bowood Court Care Home has been named Best for Food, Dining and Nutrition at the prestigious Care Home Awards 2025, held last Friday in London. The award recognises Bowood Court’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, nutritious, and inclusive dining experiences for its residents.

This national win marks another proud moment for the Redditch-based home following an impressive 2024, during which Bowood was praised for its expert approach to Level 4 dysphagia-friendly meals and its strong entry in the Creed Care Chef of the Year awards.

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Bowood Court Serves Up a Win at Adept Awards Gala for Food & Dining Excellence

Bowood Court Care Home brought home a flavourful victory at the dazzling Adept Awards in Excellence, held at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, winning “Best for Food and Dining” to the cheers of the community and their peers.

The glamorous evening on 7th May featured dinner, entertainment, and an inspiring awards presentation, celebrating those who go above and beyond in care.

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Tee-rific Teamwork! Bowood Court Residents Build Eco-Friendly Mini Golf Course from Upcycled Materials

For the love of fun and sustainability, residents at Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch have turned their garden into a golfer’s paradise—by creating their very own mini golf course entirely from upcycled items!

With sustainability at the heart of the home’s 2025 mission, this imaginative project has brought green thinking and good times together in perfect harmony. Led by Mark, the home’s ever-handy maintenance man and now honorary course designer, the project was driven by the ideas and creativity of the residents themselves.

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