With veganism becoming one of the UK’s fastest-growing lifestyle movements and with an estimated 7,000 vegetarians and vegans in residential and nursing care homes, Hospitality Manager, Rebecca Lambert decided to introduce residents to the plant-based diet by holding a vegan festival during the month of January, or better known as ‘Veganuary’.
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Kenny Nelson newly appointed Business Director at Adept Care Homes
Adept Care Homes continues to expand its team and is delighted to welcome Kenny Nelson as its newly appointed Business Director for its Midlands-based care homes.
Kenny brings with him a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge following 7 years working alongside Adept Care Homes as Relationship Director with RBS and later, as Senior Director, Health & Social Care with CYB (Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank).
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We’re delighted to welcome Kate Gilvear as our new home manager. Kate comes to us highly qualified, with a clinical background in mental health and palliative care.
Continue reading “Meet Our New Home Manager at Douglas Court Care Home, Derby”Harriet’s 100th at Douglas Court
Harriet Squires from Douglas Court Care Home enjoyed her special 100th birthday with a party, complete with live music and entertainment held in her honour.
Continue reading “Harriet’s 100th at Douglas Court”Douglas Court Scoops Team Commitment Award
We are exceptionally proud of our homes and the hard work that goes on to make them the vibrant, happy places they are to live and work.
Continue reading “Douglas Court Scoops Team Commitment Award”Adept Takes Action for Dementia Action Week Appointing Dementia Manager
Adept Care Homes has taken action for Dementia Action Week with the appointment of a new Dementia Manager.
Continue reading “Adept Takes Action for Dementia Action Week Appointing Dementia Manager”Douglas Court Residents Roll Up Sleeves for Gardening Competition
99 year old Harriet Squires is rolling up her sleeves with fellow residents to take part in a gardening competition where she hopes to win up to £200 for the care home where she lives.
Continue reading “Douglas Court Residents Roll Up Sleeves for Gardening Competition”Zara Toasts 2018 as Douglas Court Employee of the Year
Christmas has come early for a care assistant at Douglas Court.
On being officially named as the home’s Employee of the Year and scooping a £100 Christmas bonus, Zara Hussain from Douglas Court said: “I work with a great team here at Douglas Court and I’m proud to be named their employee of the year,”
“Many congratulations to Zara. As part of our aim of being a superb place to live or work, we operate a monthly Employee of the Month scheme. Each of our care home managers chooses to recognise the work of an employee and then at the end of the year, we select the overall winner at each home. This year, we also surprised our team with prizes for the ‘Best Dressed’ amongst them at our glittering awards and Christmas party!” explained Adept Managing Director, Dave Lock.
Choral Christmas Delight in Care Home Competition
Residents from Douglas Court performed to a packed audience of relatives and loved ones at St Catherine’s Church, Burbage as part of a care home singing competition.
Each of 5 resident choirs performed two of their favourite songs including a Christmas classic and together the five choirs taking part all gave a rousing performance of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Whilst also fun, the choirs were judged by an experienced panel with four members and the leader of St Catherine’s church choir. The resident choirs were treated to a fish & chiplunch before the awards were presented. Douglas Court was awarded Best creative choir.
“It was a lovely day out, I really enjoyed it. You need toget out now and then and mix with other people,” said Douglas Court Resident, Madge Kemm.
Adept Care Homes Managing Director, Dave Lock said: “Singing is a much-loved past time for our residents and we have all enjoyed months of practice along with today’s final performances. The church has been agreat setting and with performances of Jingle Bells and Winter Wonderland,we’re definitely feeling festive! A huge congratulations to everyone involved in delivering something truly special for our residents.”
Residents Rock it Out for Derbyshire Rocks
Residents at Douglas Court & Kiwi House have joined a growing online community group which decorates small rocks and hides them for people to find.
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