Celebrating life at Barchester

It is so important to listen, isn’t it? That’s exactly what happens at Mortain Place care home, in Eastbourne. Every month we collaborate with residents and their family and friends to organise meetings and create agendas encouraging everyone to have a share of voice in an open forum format, welcoming fresh suggestions.

The get togethers are positive affairs, generating lots of ideas and feedback which helps us offer tailored activities, requested by residents and initiatives to improve the variety of stimulation provided. This important get together also enables fresh ideas to be voiced and anything within the home which could be improved, is considered seriously and at the highest level within the home to enhance their residents’ lives.

Alex and Bex chaired the well-attended meeting, compiling comprehensive detailed notes forming a worthwhile action plan to enhance the lives of their residents. Alex commented “you would be surprised how many care homes do not have regular resident meetings. The benefits to all are very clear to see. At Mortain Place, Eastbourne, we never lose sight of the importance of enriching the residents lives and their input is vital to achieve this positive momentum within our home and strengthening the high level of service provided”.

Communication is vital to maintain high standards and to deliver a level of service which meets and often exceeds the expectations of all residents staying with them. This drive for high quality is also extended to the homes Memory Lane floor, which specialises in Dementia care and has an enviable reputation for delivering outstanding care within the community.

Today at Bere Grove our residents enjoyed a creative afternoon painting beautiful flowers onto canvas.

There was quiet concentration as everyone focused on their masterpieces, carefully choosing colours and perfecting every brushstroke. The results were simply stunning!

We are so proud of the creativity, a lovely way to brighten up the day!

Spring is on the way at Rothsay Grange and the residents are getting the garden ready by building and painting their own bird houses. 
The creativity, colour and teamwork have brought such joy to the home and we can't wait to see the birds settle once they're hung around the garden. 

Our Memory Lane residents are discovering new ways to create, connect and have fun thanks to our new life-size digital interactive touch screen.

This exciting addition to our activities programme is especially beneficial for those living in our dedicated Memory Lane community. Designed to support people living with dementia, the screen offers a wide range of stimulating experiences to suit different interests and abilities. From art and painting, to music, puzzles, reminiscence and sensory activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, either in a group or personalised one-to-one session.

By combining digital innovation with traditional activities, we’re enhancing wellbeing, encouraging meaningful interaction and showing that technology can be inclusive, accessible and enjoyable at any stage of life.

From March 2026, we will be hosting a new monthly Business Women in Networking group at Crandon Springs, supporting local business women to come together for meaningful conversation, fresh ideas, and connection. 

The group will begin meeting during the week of International Women’s Day, reflecting our commitment to championing women’s voices and celebrating their achievements, including our residents, those working in social care and across the wider community.

The sessions, held on the second Friday of the month, provide a welcoming space for women at every stage of their business journey to connect and collaborate. It is led by local business woman, Victoria Marshall, a strategic Marketing Consultant with booking essential via email: book@businesswomenin.org

90 years young and what a beautiful celebration for our wonderful Sallie! 

Sallie celebrated her incredible 90th birthday surrounded by her loving family, friends and our amazing team, all coming together to make her day truly special. The room was filled with laughter, stories, smiles and so much love.

A huge thank you to our talented Chef Matt for baking a delicious birthday cake especially for Sallie, it certainly didn’t last long! 

It was a joy to see everyone together to honour such a special milestone. Happy 90th birthday Sallie, you are simply fabulous! 

Love from all the team at Iverley View xxx

We were delighted to welcome Toby North, Chairman of the Wisbech Royal British Legion and Andrew Sharp, Vice Chairman to the home for a community veterans’ event.  

The home was also joined by the Emneth over 60s club, the local community and visiting police officers PC Cage and Sergeant Green from the local constabulary. 

Toby spoke to the audience about the history of the Royal British Legion and the invaluable work taking place locally to support veterans past and present, before presenting two of the home’s veterans with special poppy insignias to mark their veteran status. 
 

90 years young and what a beautiful celebration for our wonderful Sallie! 

Sallie celebrated her incredible 90th birthday surrounded by her loving family, friends and our amazing team, all coming together to make her day truly special. The room was filled with laughter, stories, smiles and so much love.

A huge thank you to our talented Chef Matt for baking a delicious birthday cake especially for Sallie, it certainly didn’t last long! 

It was a joy to see everyone together to honour such a special milestone. Happy 90th birthday Sallie, you are simply fabulous! 

Love from all the team at Iverley View xxx

Jo and Sharon are central to the smooth running of operations at Darcy Gardens, forming the backbone of our administrative function.

Jo is often the first friendly face to welcome you. Managing the reception area with warmth and professionalism, she ensures residents, families, colleagues, and visitors feel supported and valued from the moment they arrive.

Sharon manages the wider operational administration functions across the home. Her responsibilities include financial administration, HR administration, rotas, and overseeing all Barchester Healthcare systems to ensure compliance and efficiency. She is also part of the sales team, bringing a dynamic approach and a keen eye for detail to everything she does.

They can’t wait to meet you and get to know our residents, families, and the wider community.

Care Home Administration is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of everything we do. It includes:

 Supporting regulatory compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Managing resident admissions and maintaining accurate records

 Being a welcoming first point of contact for families and professionals

 Supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, and HR records

 Handling invoicing and financial administration

 Assisting with events, marketing, and community engagement

It’s a role that requires organisation, compassion, discretion, and excellent communication skills  and it plays a vital part in creating a warm, well-run home for our residents.

Fun Facts

• Sharon has lived in several countries and enjoys a hot cross bun for breakfast at the weekend.
• Jo spends most of her time at home watching sports , with her favourites being Football, Rugby and Cricket