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 […]
Care homes are as individual as the people who live in them
Talking about care homes can be a very emotive subject . But there are plenty of sources of information available to help you make the right choice for yourself or a loved one. Conversations about care homes usually start with “We don’t want mum/dad to go into a home.” It’s interesting to explore the reasons […]
Respite Care at Brendoncare
Estimates suggest around 10 million people provide unpaid care to a relative or friend. Respite care that Brendoncare’s homes offer could be the answer for a much-needed break. Recent Carers UK research in 2022 estimates the number of unpaid carers could be as high as 10.6 million. That is around 9% of the UK population. […]
Choosing a care home with confidence
Choosing a care home, whether for yourself or an older loved one, is one of the most important life decisions you will ever make. However, it is important to find somewhere that provides the best care as well as feeling comfortable and safe. When you are looking for a care home, the first and most […]
Care Home Fees: What do I need to know?
Cost is one of the biggest considerations when moving into a care home. It can be challenging trying to understand the different funding options, the various models of care offered and what your fees include. This blog answers some of your most frequently asked questions. In what circumstances will I need to pay my own […]
Top 10 tips to make moving into a care home easier
When a person lies to you to gain an advantage such as taking your Moving into a care home is big change in our lives. At Brendoncare, we go to great lengths to ensure the transition is as easy as possible. Here are our top 10 tips on making this important move.money or learning private […]
The unseen elements of care home activities
Care home activities have a vital role to play in the health and wellbeing of residents’ lives at Brendoncare. Our wellbeing team caters for everyone, organising an active calendar of social, lifestyle and physical events to suit all ages and abilities. Rebecca Spicer, Brendoncare’s Wellbeing Manager, reflects on care home activities on offer. “There aren’t […]
The joys of animal visits to care homes
At Brendoncare, we love to welcome a variety of furry and feathered friends into our homes. In this blog, we discuss the benefits of animal visits and share some cute photos of recent visitors! Animals are friends to people of all ages. Dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, even ducklings – they can all give companionship, support and help […]
The impact of volunteers on Brendoncare clubs and care homes
Volunteers are essential to our work at Brendoncare. We could not achieve what we do without them. They make such a difference, putting smiles on the faces of members and care home residents every day. Brendoncare’s volunteers are some of our most valued frontline workers. They enable us to combat loneliness directly. They also help […]
