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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cumbrian care home to celebrate National Cheese Day
A Cumbrian care home is celebrating National Cheese Day with a cheese and wine party. HC-One's Winters Park Care Home in Penrith will be rolling out the red carpet for the community to join them for a day of cheese and wine tasting. The event aims to highlight the diverse world of cheese, from its wide-ranging varieties to its rich flavours and textures. Winters Park Care Home residents enjoying a previous National Cheese Day event (Image: Supplied) Residents and visitors will have the chance to sample an assortment of cheeses, including blue cheese, Brie, and cheddar, paired with crackers and a selection of wines. The day will also feature classic karaoke performances by residents and staff, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the festivities. The celebration promises to be a memorable one for residents, allowing them to discover new cheese varieties and relish in familiar favourites. Founded in 2011, HC-One is the largest provider of adult social care in Great Britain. A Winters Park Care Home resident on National Cheese Day (Image: Supplied) The organisation operates more than 280 homes across England, Wales, and Scotland. The company provides a range of services, including residential, dementia, and nursing care. A spokesperson for HC-One said: "For everyone at HC-One, kindness is more than a word, it's a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most for them. also collaborates with health and social care professionals as part of its mission to enhance dementia care."
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bellshill care home to host carnival games afternoon for ‘The Big Summer Weekender' Care Home Open Week 2025
HC-One Scotland's Hatton Lea Care Home, in Bellshill is excited to welcome in members of the local Bellshill community for a special Carnival Games Afternoon on Saturday, June 21 from 2pm to 3.30pm, as part of this year's Care Home Open Week celebrations. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Care Home Open Week, running from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, June 22 is a nationwide initiative led by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local communities. Throughout the week, Hatton Lea Care Home will be opening its doors to residents' families, local neighbours, and prospective team members. HC-One's theme for this year is 'The Big Summer Weekender', celebrating the fun and nostalgia of classic British summer holidays. Hatton Lea will be hosting an array of summer-themed activities and entertainment, with the carnival games afternoon being a key highlight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The home will be transformed with cheerful seasonal decorations to set the scene for the festivities. Guests will enjoy traditional carnival games, light refreshments, and the chance to mingle with residents and care home staff in a joyful, relaxed atmosphere. Resident and care home colleague taking a walk outside HC-One care home Beyond the festivities, the event will also be an opportunity for visitors to learn more about careers in care and the vital role care homes play in their communities. Visitors can chat with Hatton Lea team members about volunteering roles, career opportunities, and the rewarding experience of working in the social care sector. June Sugden, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Hatton Lea Care Home, said: 'We are absolutely delighted to be taking part in this year's Care Home Open Week. It's a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, celebrate our amazing residents and team, and show our local community what life is really like here at Hatton Lea. 'We're particularly excited about our Carnival Games Afternoon – it's going to be a fantastic event full of smiles, memories, and connection.'
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
From Nurse to Deputy Manager: East Whitburn care home celebrates colleague's ‘rollercoaster' journey on International Nurses' Day
This International Nurses' Day on May 12, 2025, HC-One Scotland's Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, is proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring journey of one of its own – Deputy Manager Carina Campos, whose determination, compassion, and leadership reflect the very best of the nursing profession. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... International Nurses' Day is an annual event which honours the invaluable contribution of Nurses across the world and coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The theme for this year's International Nurses' Day is 'Our Nurses. Our future'. Caring for Nurses strengthens economies' which emphasises the critical role Nurses play not only in healthcare but also in the broader economic wellbeing of societies. It highlights the importance of investing in the nursing workforce to ensure resilient health systems and sustainable development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graduating in 2017 with a nursing degree from Portugal, Carina faced a challenging start to her career. With full-time roles scarce for newly-qualified Nurses, she juggled three part-time jobs while pursuing a master's in forensic medicine – working in multiple care homes and serving as a medic for a football team. Kelly Smith, Head of Nursing & Practice Development at HC-One In search of greater opportunity and a better work-life balance, she and her partner relocated to the UK in 2018. Arriving with limited English, Carina immersed herself in the language and culture – switching her devices, media, and daily routines entirely to English. She took a carer role in a care home while studying for the IELTS, which led her to become a senior carer and achieve a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration in October 2019. Her UK nursing career began in London, where she served as a neurorehabilitation Nurse at The Wellington Hospital and later as a Senior Nurse at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic London. In February 2023, Carina joined HC-One Scotland's Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn as a Unit Manager. Within months, Carina advanced to Clinical Lead, then took on the home's management duties during a transitional period. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Working closely with leadership, she played a key role in successfully meeting Care Inspectorate requirements. In April 2024, she officially became Deputy Manager. Carina Campos, Deputy Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Redmill Care Home Reflecting on her journey, Carina Campos, Deputy Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Redmill Care Home said: 'It's been a rollercoaster, but also the most rewarding experience of my career. With the support of the amazing team here, Redmill has gone from strength to strength.' Joanne Cunningham, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Redmill Care Home added: 'Carina brings leadership, empathy, and a lived understanding of what it means to grow through adversity. We are incredibly proud to have her guiding our team. 'As Redmill Care Home celebrates International Nurses Day, we honour not only Carina's incredible path, but the vital contribution of every Nurse who continues to care with dedication, resilience, and heart.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kelly Smith, Head of Nursing & Practice Development at HC-One, stated: 'International Nurses' Day is a great moment to reflect on the immense contribution that Nurses make in the social care sector. 'At HC-One we're always looking at how we can further support our nursing colleagues and provide them with even more opportunities to learn and progress in their careers, encouraging them to reach their full potential be that through apprenticeships, preceptorships or leadership programmes. 'I am extremely proud of what Carina and our other nursing colleagues have achieved and of the difference they make to residents' lives.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Care home asks people to send birthday cards to resident turning 90
A care home in Preston is asking people to send birthday cards to a resident who is turning 90 this Friday (April 25). HC-One's Meadow Bank Care Home, in Bamber Bridge, wants to make sure that the birthday of soon-to-be nonagenarian, Bernadette Seed, is extra special. Bernadette grew up in Pilling and lived there all her life before joining Meadow Bank. She has lived a life full of love, laughter, and a lot of gardening. Bernadette is the youngest of six children, with four sisters and a brother. She met her beloved Alan later in life, and married him in her 40s. A dedicated gardener in her working years, she proudly grew award-winning tomatoes and still finds joy attending to plants with her hands in the soil. Beyond gardening, Bernadette loves playing dominoes, joining in on quizzes and bingo, and indulging in her passion for baking. Her infectious positivity and zest for life make her a beloved member of the Meadow Bank family, said a spokesperson. The team at Meadow Bank are asking people to send Bernadette a birthday card as it "would mean so much" to her. Meadow Bank has also created a birthday wish list filled with items that reflect her passions and hobbies. The public, local businesses, and kind-hearted individuals are invited to contribute any of the following: seeds to plant; plastic gardening equipment; wool; large, easy grip knitting needles; a foam cushion for kneeling in the garden; artificial flowers; and baking equipment (whisks, measuring jugs, moulds). When asked what her secret is to a long and happy life, Bernadette said: "Keep no secrets, be happy, don't take any notice of anything, and go easy on sugar – it was rationed in the war." Caroline Daley, Meadow Bank care home manager, said: "From everyone here at Meadow Bank, we would like to wish Bernadette a fantastic 90th birthday. "We look forward to celebrating Bernadette's birthday with her. "To mark this amazing milestone birthday, we're rallying together to get Bernadette at least 90 birthday cards – one for every year of her incredible life! "Whether it's a store-bought card, a handmade masterpiece, or just a simple note, we want to fill her day with lots of love and laughter. "Let's fill her day with smiles, stories, and enough cards to wallpaper her room twice over! READ MORE: MPs back coroner's call to end eyesight self-certification for drivers Ayr Road in Shadsworth a winner in People's Postcode Lottery Fears shake-up of Lancashire's councils could affect bin collections "It would mean so much to Bernadette, reading the well wishes and messages from others in the local community." Cards and items should be addressed to 'F.A.O. Mrs Bernadette Seed, Meadow Bank Care Home, Meadow Lane, Bamber Bridge, Chorley PR5 8LN.' For more information on HC-One homes, please visit
BBC News
14-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Valentine's Day: Care home couples share secrets of happy marriage
Two couples whose love has stood the test of time said communication was the key to a long romance as they prepared to spend Valentine's Day together. Donald and Margaret Tyman, and Gordon and Joan Cilgram, live in the Dove Court Care Home in Burnley. Mr and Mrs Tyman, who are 83 and 81, said they "loved spending time together" while 91-year-old Mr Cilgram and his wife, 92, put some of their success down to "never falling out".HC-One, which runs the home, said the couples were being treated to a romantic lunch to mark the special day. Mrs Tyman met her future husband when she was just 17 and he was 19. Their eyes met across the floor of Blackburn's Mecca Dance Hall, and after a two year engagement they were married at St James' Church in Accrington. They had two sons, David and Duncan, and now have three grandchildren. Former electrical engineer Mr Tyman moved into Dove Court in 2023 and Mrs Tyman, who worked at Altham's Travel, joined him three months and Mrs Tyman are set to celebrate their diamond anniversary next month."We like a lot of the same things and loved travelling together. We like spending time with each other," Mrs Tyman said. Mr and Mrs Cilgram met in 1955, when they both worked at the Post Office, Mrs Cilgram in the telegrams department and Mr Cilgram as an tied the knot three years later at Winter Road Methodist Church in Great Harwood and had a daughter called pair, who celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last year, said they enjoyed reminiscing about their trips to Grange-Over-Sands in Cumbria with friends, and holidaying all over England. Mr Cilgram moved into Dove Court in July 2023 and Mrs Cilgram moved in three weeks Cilgram: "We've had a very happy marriage. We never fall out and love each other very much."Catherine Brierley, the manager at Dove Court, said: "Our residents' love stories are a testament to their true love, commitment, and the beauty of their shared experiences. "Their love stories are a legacy of warmth, laughter, and shows a family deeply enriched by their love for each other." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
