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.
He's My John: A Love Story 60 Years in the Making
When John and Agnes got married in 1966, three feet of snow meant guests had to carry the bride into church to keep her dress dry. Sixty years later, the couple, still very much in love, were in for another surprise.
Pop-up shop brings the high street to care home lounge
Residents at Highfield Hall were treated to a personal shopping experience to bring the high street indoors. Local station Rosendale Radio also joined the day, letting residents choose which songs were played live on air.
Happiness Programme pilot launches as part of community-led approach
The team introduces the initiative as part of their commitment to delivering meaningful life and supporting community.
Forfar Pupils Help Residents Build a Memory Tree
Benholm Care’s intergenerational friendship programme takes creative turn as children from a primary school in Forfar help build a memory tree.
Welcoming Our Registered Manager Following Years of Progression
We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Sonya Oxley as Registered Manager, marking an important milestone that reflects long-term investment in people, leadership continuity and career progression within the home.
White Ash Brook Launches Weekly Preschool Visits
White Ash Brook in Oswaldtwistle has launched a new intergenerational partnership with a local preschool, bringing regular visits between young children and residents.
Looking out for each other at Shawcross Care Home
There’s a wonderful sense of community and purpose at Shawcross Care Home in Wigan. Read more about how our residents shape daily life in the home.
Bolton FM Captures Musical Afternoon at Highfield Hall
Highfield Hall welcomed Bolton Radio this week as they followed 21-year-old pianist Louis Timberly, whose care home performances were inspired by his grandad's dementia journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating 60 Years Together at Dunniwood Lodge
Some days stay with you long after they’ve passed and last week, we were delighted to support one of them as we marked a very special milestone with our resident Ann and her husband Len.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
How a Day Out Helped Ellen Find Her Confidence
A change of scenery, good company and a little adventure can help boost confidence. For Ellen at Highfield Hall in Haslingden, a trip to Bents Garden Centre became a turning point.