Care Homes UK | Dementia, Residential & Nursing Care | Runwood Homes

Oldest resident in Essex celebrates 108th birthday at Elizabeth House care home

Elizabeth House care home in Benfleet, Essex, celebrated Violet Shipp’s 108th birthday on Friday the 3rd of March, making her the oldest resident in Essex. A community celebration was held at Elizabeth House for Violet’s momentous milestone birthday, with King John School and Seevic College…

Cherry Tree Lodge care home overjoyed with new CQC rating

The team at Cherry Tree Lodge care home, in Whitnash, Royal Leamington Spa, have embraced the celebrations, following the positive news on their recent CQC inspection. The team were overjoyed to receive their improved rating, which saw the service step up…

Walking Through Dementia: The Experience, at Cherry Tree Lodge care home

Cherry Tree Lodge will be creating a fully immersive experience for the team and resident’s families at the care home in Leamington Spa. The Walking Through Dementia experience will be a ‘must do’ activity for everyone who wants to help those…

Emotional moment as five generations of family are reunited at Solihull care home

Four generations reunited at Chelmunds Court care home in Solihull last week to surprise 103-year-old resident, Gwendoline, with an introduction to the fifth generation in the family, great, great granddaughter, Harper. The care home is operated by Runwood Homes, situated…

Chelmunds Court hosts Valentine’s tea party

Residents at Chelmunds Court have spread the love this week, with Valentine’s themed activities and events. The team began baking some delicious, sweet treats early in the week, which included lots of pink cupcakes, to fit with the theme. On…

Covid-19 Lockdown 5 Nov-2 Dec 2020 – Visiting changes update as of 5 November 2020

Please be advised that, in England, a lockdown will commence from 5th November 2020 until 2nd December 2020.   An update on visiting guidance for care homes was released by the Government on the afternoon of the 4th November 2020,…

Broomhills care home link in with their community with heart-warming initiative

The care team at Broomhills have thought of a brilliant idea to link in with their community. The lovely initiative is encouraging members of the Rochford community to come together to knit scarves, a meter long each and 50 stitches…

Couple at Broomhills care home rekindle an old hobby

Husband and Wife, David and Patricia, are residents at Broomhills care home, in Rochford Essex. The pair spent many years going on cycling holidays together, around England, Wales and Scotland and love chatting with the team about the memorable holidays…

Brewster House organise their own crazy hair day

The team at Brewster House, in Maldon, Essex, had a very entertaining day in store for residents, with their crazy hair event. Staff sported their wildest ‘dos for the day, which brought lots of smiles and laughter to everyone at…