Otterbourne Hill Celebrates 100th Birthday
Otterbourne Hill resident who saw two Royal coronation processions celebrates 100th birthday Carol, a resident at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill, celebrated her 100th birthday in February. Carol’s grandfather was a distinguished member of the Government so, thanks to him, she had close-up views of the Coronation processions of both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. Carol’s […]
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill awarded ‘Good’ ratings from CQC
We are proud to announce that the CQC (Care Quality Commission) has awarded Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill ‘Good’ ratings for both its care home and home care services. In its reports, the CQC highlights the high standards across all the areas it inspected. It recognises the quality of care provided at Otterbourne Hill and the home […]
Burial of time capsule brings Brendoncare’s 40th anniversary celebrations to a close
Brendoncare ended its 40th anniversary year with the burial of a time capsule at one of its care homes. Colleagues gathered at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill on Wednesday (12th February) where the time capsule was buried in its garden. The capsule contains photographs, poetry, letters and stories relating to the numerous anniversary-related activities during the past […]
National award highlights commitment to outstanding service in our care homes
Huge congratulations to Rebecca Spicer, Brendoncare’s Wellbeing Manager, who was honoured for her incredible work by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA). Becky was awarded the Highly Commended accolade in the Excellence in Service category of NAPA’s annual awards announced last week. This award recognises “an individual or service that has demonstrated exceptional dedication and […]
40 Faces of Brendoncare – Margaret Watson
Our 40 Faces of Brendoncare celebrate the wonderful people who make our organisation such a vibrant and friendly place. Our latest 40 Face is best known in our care homes as the “harp lady”. Harpist Margaret Watson tells us why she loves playing in care homes and how music is so important for stirring memories […]
Housebuilder gives tree saplings to Brendoncare’s care homes
Brendoncare’s care homes received some special gifts from housebuilder Barratt Homes that will bring them festive joy over the coming years. Barratt Homes donated 30 Norway spruce saplings to our seven care homes. These are the UK’s most popular Christmas trees which colleagues and residents have been busy planting. The donation is part of the […]
Ideal Christmas gift suggestions for relatives and loved ones living with dementia
Choosing Christmas presents can be a stressful time, especially if you are buying for relatives, friends and loved ones who are living with dementia. However, there are lots of wonderful gifts available that will bring joy and delight to them this Christmas. Here are Brendoncare’s top ten suggestions. Digital photo frame. This you can fill […]
Brendoncare’s Patron the Duchess of Edinburgh opens St Giles View
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GVCO officially opened The Brendoncare Foundation’s newest care home St Giles View in Winchester. The opening took place on Tuesday 14th November. The Duchess, who is Patron of the Winchester-based charity, unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion. During her visit to the 60 bedroom care home in Quarry Road, […]
Builders hand over key to Brendoncare’s new St Giles View care home in Winchester
To mark its completion, Brendoncare received the key to its new purpose-built 60 bed care home in the city from construction company, Real. Presenting the symbolic key to residents Pamela Blackburn and Irene Ley was Paul Shillabeer, Real South West’s St Giles View Project Manager. Pamela and Irene will be moving to St Giles View […]
Farmyard fun at Brendoncare Alton
There was plenty of animal magic at Brendoncare Alton when Mill Cottage Farm Experience based in Holybourne brought some furry and feathered friends to visit residents and staff. Dudley and Dusty the donkeys proved a real talking point especially when they came inside the care home to visit the residents. A kid goat, rabbits, guinea […]
