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Help & advice

Finding the ideal care home is a daunting task but seeking help and advice can make the process easier and help you to make the best decision possible for yourself or a loved one.

Our care home managers meet people who are looking for care everyday and understand what a difficult time it can be for the whole family. They are always happy to talk to anyone considering different care options and to answer any questions you may have about life at the home, care packages and care in general.

Experts can identify type of dementia from an individual’s walk

26th September 2019

Experts can identify type of dementia from an individual’s walk

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New keyhole hip replacement surgery cuts recovery time

10th September 2019

New keyhole hip replacement surgery cuts recovery time

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Exercising in your 70s and 80s can still build muscle

4th September 2019

Exercising in your 70s and 80s can still build muscle

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20-minute bursts of exercise are hugely beneficial for the over-60s

31st August 2019

20-minute bursts of exercise are hugely beneficial for the over-60s

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Is a robot called Baxter the future of elderly care?

28th August 2019

Is a robot called Baxter the future of elderly care?

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‘Silent strokes’ in seniors post surgery go undiagnosed

23rd August 2019

‘Silent strokes’ in seniors post surgery go undiagnosed

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Innovative vibrating patch could help combat hearing loss

21st August 2019

Innovative vibrating patch could help combat hearing loss

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Genetic variant that may protect against Alzheimer’s discovered

16th August 2019

Genetic variant that may protect against Alzheimer’s discovered

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Revolutionary Alzheimer’s blood test is 94% accurate 20 years before symptoms develop

6th August 2019

Revolutionary Alzheimer’s blood test is 94% accurate 20 years before symptoms develop

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Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than men?

31st July 2019

Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than men?

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Stimulating the vagus nerve ‘could prevent age-related health conditions’

30th July 2019

Stimulating the vagus nerve ‘could prevent age-related health conditions’

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Common mutation makes Alzheimer’s drugs ineffective in 3 out of 4 patients

22nd July 2019

Common mutation makes Alzheimer’s drugs ineffective in 3 out of 4 patients

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We are welcoming new residents and patients into our homes and hospitals to ensure that we are there for those that need care and support. In order to do this with the safety of our residents, patients and staff at the forefront of our thinking, we have a very clear admission policy and have infection control protocols that must be met.

We are here to ensure that for those that need care, we are doing all we can to keep them safe and protected, and all of our staff are trained in infection control and use of Personal Protection Equipment, and we are proud to be the only care home provider to win the RoPSA Health and Safety Award in 2019 and 2020. We are proud to offer life enrichment activities, and a choice of nutritious home cooked meals, and we provide personalised care dependent on your needs. Please get in touch with your local Barchester care home for more information, or to arrange a virtual show round of a home in the first instance. We appreciate that if you are looking to move in, you will want to see the home in person, and we are open to show rounds in person, but please note that there is a strict meet and greet protocol that all visitors must follow.

It remains that visitors are not permitted inside our services, apart from in some exceptional circumstances. This is to maintain necessary infection control measures during the current COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We will still ensure that vital medical visits are made, ensuring that they wash their hands on entering, and we will be asking all visitors to ensure they have no symptoms and will be taking their temperature.

In some instance we are enabling outdoor visits via a booking system, but have strict protocols to ensure the safety of all. We know how important communication between residents, patients, friends and family is, and all of our homes and hospitals are set up for video calling to enable you to keep in touch and we are confident that our staff are doing all they can to ensure that life in our services remains as comfortable and sociable as possible, as we support them with delivering interactive activities, whilst practicing physical distancing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on our helpline on coronahelpline@Barchester.com and please call the home or hospital if you would like to speak to a loved one.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

Best Wishes

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Dr Pete Calveley

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