Each Other Care

Stories From Across
Our Care Homes

Each of our homes runs a range of activities and events. Please enjoy stories and important news from across our care homes.

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12 Days of Each Other Care

This Christmas, we took a familiar idea and shaped it around the people who matter most. Inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas, we created an idea of the 12 Days of Each Other Care, an initiative built around twelve original poems, one for each of our homes. Each poem was written to reflect daily life: the routines, relationships, humour and moments that make each home unique.

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Why live music matters in care homes

We bring live musicians into our homes regularly and we're now working with the University of Sheffield to explore what happens when residents make their own music too.

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Why a letter can still change everything

Every Christmas, we work with our friends at the CGI on a special project where volunteers write letters to our residents. The impact is profound. We start by sharing residents’ interests, the football team they follow, the music they love, the places they’ve lived, the routines they enjoy.

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White Ash Brook couple features on BBC North West Tonight

Resident David and is wife Linda appeared on BBC North West Tonight this week as part of the TV programme’s Christmas Star campaign. This highlights the people and groups making a meaningful difference in their local communities.

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Team Spotlight: Colette at The Abbeys

For Colette, being part of The Abbeys Care Home in Rotherham is an integral part of her life. She joined in 2002, thinking it would be a short work experience before university, but soon realised she had found somewhere that connected to her purpose.

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Investing in Our People

Cordelia's journey from Senior Carer to CHAPS-trained team member shows what's possible when we invest in our people. "It's opened so many doors," she says.

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Using Film Cameras to Capture the Moment

This festive season, residents, loved ones and team members were invited to take part to capture meaningful moments on film cameras and the results have been wonderful.

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How Cumbernauld is redefining a great team

Sometimes it's subtle changes in working practices that unlock the power of a united community. Here at Each Other Care, we use research-backed approaches and team feedback to share continuous development.

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“It feels like one big family”

Team Member Jess on finding her place at White Ash Brook. When she arrived at White Ash Brook for her interview this summer, Jess sensed something different straight away.

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Opening the Doors to Our New Cinema and Piano Bar

New Springfield Care Home in Blackburn has opened a new cinema and piano bar for residents to enjoy classic films, reminiscence sessions and quality time together. Read more about the opening and what it means for our community.

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