Moat House News

Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire recently had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Leicester City in the Community, who paid a special visit to surprise two residents: Doreen Jelly (97), widow of Leicester City football star Ted Jelly, and Marianne Harry (91), a lifelong superfan and season ticket holder, of Leicester City Football Club (LCFC).

The visit was a heartfelt tribute to the club’s history and its devoted supporters. Leicester City in the Community brought with them an array of memorabilia and historical artifacts from LCFC’s storied past, providing a unique and nostalgic experience for all.

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Innovative Device Transforms Communication for Hard of Hearing Residents at Adept Care Homes

Midlands-based care homes have introduced a ground-breaking device that dramatically enhances residents’ lives, who are hard-of-hearing. This transformative technology was discovered during a visit from local healthcare professionals by the Moat House Activities and Wellbeing team.

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The Make A Wish Program at Moat House Care Home has once again brought a dream to life, this time for a resident, June Cole (93). The program recently facilitated her first visit to the historic site of Bletchley Park, allowing her to explore the war memorabilia, artifacts, and equipment that hold a prominent place in her unique history.

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Moat House Care Home in Burbage has been recognised as the winner of the Best for Community Inclusion category at the prestigious 2024 Adept Care Awards In Excellence ceremony.

This award highlights the exceptional efforts made by Moat House Care Home to integrate residents into the local community, ensuring they enjoy enriched, connected, and fulfilling lives. The accolade celebrates the dedication and hard work of the Moat House Care Home team, who consistently strive to foster a sense of belonging and active participation for all residents.

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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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Residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire were surprised by two fluffy Alpaca visitors during their afternoon tea.

The Alpaca Pals, Dante and Dustin, paid them a delightful visit. The residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with cuddles, laughter, and joy as they interacted with their fluffy friends, creating cherished memories.

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The compassionate residents of Moat House Care Home in Burbage have exemplified the power of community spirit through their Knit ‘n’ Natter club, which boasts over 20 dedicated members. For the past year, these residents, alongside their family, friends, and community members, have poured their hearts into knitting beautiful items for premature babies. Their heartfelt efforts recently culminated in a heart-warming visit to the premature baby unit at The George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, where they delivered hand-knitted sets to ensure these precious new-borns stay warm and cosy during their hospital stay.

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Residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage recently had their Christmas Wish granted through the Moat House ‘Make A Wish’ program, as they embarked on a magical journey to the Coombe Abbey Winter Light Trail 2023. Organized by the dedicated Activities Team, fondly known as ‘The Moat House Elves,’ this enchanting experience illuminated the lives of multiple residents and brought the spirit of joy and wonder to the festive season.

As part of the Make a Wish initiative, which encourages over 100 residents to share their wishes, no matter how big or small, later the wishes are placed in the homes Magic Wishing Well and every month at least one resident is picked at random to see their wish come true.

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