The Old Vicarage Care Home Opens A New Chapter as Residents Partner with Tesco for Book Donation Drive

The residents of The Old Vicarage Clay Cross have embarked on a heart-warming initiative to foster community engagement and support their social fund. Over the past months, they have been diligently collecting donations of unwanted books, and now, in partnership with the local Tesco store and its Community Group, they are ready to share the joy of reading with the wider community.

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Transforming Care: Adept Care Homes’ ‘Carer for a Day’ Initiative Redefines Resident Experience

Adept Care Homes breaks new ground with its transformative project, ‘Carer for a Day,’ designed to enrich resident care by immersing directors and support team members in frontline roles. This innovative approach not only strengthens operational collaboration but also nurtures a deeper connection with residents, ensuring their needs are met with unparalleled dedication.

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Magical Christmas Wishes Do Come True at The Old Vicarage with Christmas Visit

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross has been granting residents’ wishes all year long, soaring to new heights with helicopter rides and childhood seaside adventures. With the heartwarming success of its Make A Wish program, two residents, Ann and Janice, saw their festive dreams come to life with an enchanting visit to the famous Chatsworth House at Christmas.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Delights in Regional Christmas Choir Competition.  

Residents at The Old Vicarage Care Home Triumph in Regional Christmas Choir Competition.

The festive spirit resonated joyously as residents from The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, forming the esteemed ‘choir club,’ celebrated a remarkable victory in the annual company-wide Christmas Choir Competition. Held at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, the competition has become a cherished tradition for the Midlands-based care home residents.

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Tis The Season to be Together as The Old Vicarage Care Home Opens its Doors This Christmas to Combat Loneliness in their Elderly Community.

The Old Vicarage Care Home to Open Its Doors This Christmas to Combat Loneliness in Older People

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield is embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season by extending a heart-warming invitation to older people in the community who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone. The care home is opening its doors on Christmas Day to welcome local, lonely seniors to join their residents for a joyous celebration, featuring a traditional Christmas dinner, party games, and a special viewing of the King’s Christmas speech.

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Adept Care Homes Strengthens Commitment to Care Workers’ Welfare by Renewing Support for Care Workers in Need

Adept Care Homes is pleased to announce the renewal of its supporter membership with the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), an organisation dedicated to providing essential support to care workers. By reaffirming their commitment, Adept Care Homes continues to demonstrate its unwavering support for the well-being of care workers across the industry.

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Adept Care Homes Ignites New Role as Board Appoints New Group Chief Fire Warden!

Adept Care Homes, Appoints New Group’s Chief Fire Warden to tackle Fire Safety Across Care Homes.

Adept Care Homes is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Morris, as the new Group’s Chief Fire Warden, effective from October 1st, 2023. This significant appointment underscores the organisation’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of fire safety across its care facilities.

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The Old Vicarage Care Home Is Awarded High Commendation in Prestigious National Care Home Awards

The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, part of family-run Adept Care Homes, has been awarded the High Commendation for Outstanding Smaller Care Provider for the third year running in the National Care Home Awards 2023.

The Care Home Awards is one of the most highly regarded accolades available in the UK’s health and social care sector which celebrates the excellent work, innovative thinking and excellence in care which continue to drive the industry. Adept Care Homes’ consistent high commendation highlights their unwavering pursuit of excellence and their commitment to enhancing the lives of their residents.

Care Home Awards 2023

“We are immensely proud to have received this high commendation for “Outstanding Smaller Group Care Provider” at the Care Home Awards for the third year in a row,” said Joe Lock, Communities Director of Adept Care Homes. “This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents. It is a true testament to the commitment and compassion of our incredible team.

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Olive Soars to New Heights in Dream Helicopter Ride Thanks to The Old Vicarage Care Homes ‘Make a Wish’ Program

Olive Riley (90), who resides at The Old Vicarage Care Home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, has her wish come true, following the homes recently re-launched, resident focused ‘Make a Wish’ programme.

Residents are encouraged to write down their biggest wish for 2023 and place it on the home’s ‘wishing tree’. Every month, one wish is randomly picked, and the dedicated activities and wellbeing team set to work making the big dream come true.

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Award Winning Excellence for The Old Vicarage Care Home

The Old Vicarage Care Home scooped an award for Best for Wellbeing at the annual Adept Excellence Awards Gala Night.

The home who prides itself in providing ‘a superb place to live or work’ was recognised for its efforts over the past 12 months.

“We are so proud that we have achieved the Wellbeing award. The wellbeing of our residents is always paramount in everything we do, and life at The Old Vicarage is designed to provide a full range of enriching physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The sense of community and companionship offered by all our social areas and communal activities helps promote their independence, choice and dignity,” said Jordelle Foulkes, Trainee Home Manager.

“I am very pleased that we got this award, our team demonstrates exceptional efforts in creating positive and sustainable impacts on the quality of life, health, and happiness of the individuals in our home, it is all about teamwork and pulling together to give our residents 100%” said Area Support Manager, Kirsty Carter.

“Well done to the team, it’s wonderful news and well deserved,” said Hazel, Resident at The Old Vicarage.

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If you are looking for care or need any further help contact the home on 01246 384 121.”