Celebrating life at Barchester

Congratulations Sharon, on this extraordinary milestone; fifteen years long service award at Tyspane Care Home. 

Sharon is a pillar of organisation, a mentor to many, and a dear friend to staff and residents. Her story is one of commitment, excellence and heart.           

This afternoon, our local Wallingford WI visited Waterside Court for a Scrumptious Cream Tea with our residents. 

There was plenty of chatter throughout the afternoon, and our residents thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the ladies from the WWI. Before indulging in delicious scones served with clotted cream and jam, our visitors shared information about the Women's Institute and the important role it plays in bringing people together through friendship, learning, and community involvement. This afternoon's gathering was a wonderful reflection of those values.    

The visit was enjoyed by everyone, and we are pleased that the Wallingford WI will be returning to Waterside Court on a regular basis. Our residents are already looking forward to welcoming them back, and we will be organising a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy together in the future.

A big thank you to the Wallingford WI for spending the afternoon with us and helping to create such a warm and enjoyable occasion.

We’re excited to share that Barchester Healthcare has been named Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year in the Large Group category and our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, won the Outstanding Contribution Award for his exemplary leadership at this year’s Health Investor Awards.  
The Health Investor Awards recognise achievement and celebrate the very best in health and social care. The Outstanding Contribution award is judged by an independent panel of industry experts who look across the entire health and social care sector for an individual who has excelled in their field. 

The sun is shining, and it is a hot one! 

The residents said they’d love a BBQ today, and chef was more than happy to oblige. We decided to eat indoors and make the most of the air conditioning while enjoying all the delicious food and drinks on offer. 

To round off the afternoon, we had the pleasure of being entertained by the brilliant Steve Jay, who treated us to a catalogue of greatest hits. 

A fantastic day enjoyed by all!

We’ve been enjoying some fun and informative hydration and nutrition sessions to support residents’ wellbeing during the exceptionally warm weather. Led by our Head Chef, Simon, these activities have combined expert advice with delicious refreshments, helping residents learn more about the importance of staying hydrated.

Residents took part in a hydration quiz, sampled freshly made fruit smoothies and enjoyed colourful fruit platters and fruit kebabs packed with water-rich ingredients. Naturally flavoured waters infused with orange, cucumber and lemon were also available, with advice about why these are healthy alternatives to sugary drinks.

The sessions were a great success, with residents praising the tasty refreshments and enjoying the opportunity to learn practical tips for staying healthy throughout the summer. The event reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and enjoyment for all residents.

The gentlemen enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the pub, catching up over drinks, crisps, and a great natter. A brilliant outing filled with smiles, friendships and great company. It’s always lovely to see friendships blooming and memories being made together.

Here at Wilton Place, we welcomed back Nick from mini concerts, who gave us an amazing performance of well-known songs from the 1940s and 50s. 

Residents joined in with the singing and shared their memories of D-Day.