Brendoncare Knightwood named among Lottie’s Top 100 Care Homes for 2026
Brendoncare Knightwood named among Lottie’s Top 100 Care Homes for 2026 We are thrilled to announce that Brendoncare Knightwood has been named a winner in the Lottie Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to delivering outstanding care for its residents This prestigious achievement places Brendoncare Knightwood among the highest-performing care homes across England, Scotland and Wales, […]
Brendoncare Alton Garden Opening 2026
Mayor of Alton Opens Care Home’s New Garden The Mayor of Alton, Cllr Barbara Tansey, officially unveiled the newly relandscaped garden at Brendoncare Alton on Saturday, 4th July, marking a significant milestone for the care home and its community. During her opening speech, she highlighted her recent visits to Brendoncare Alton—recalling singing carols and dancing […]
Dementia Action Week 2026
Dementia Action Week 2026 Dementia Action Week taking place between 18th to 24th May, is an important national campaign to raise awareness of dementia and challenge misconceptions surrounding the condition. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, dementia affects nearly one million people in the UK as well as countless families, friends and carers who support them […]
International Nurses Day 2026
International Nurses Day 2026 At Brendoncare, our nurses are the heart of everything we do. Each day, they bring compassion, clinical expertise and reassurance to ensure every resident feels safe and supported. Meet John – Nurse at Otterbourne Care Home We celebrate their dedication on International Nurses Day today (12th May) by shining a spotlight […]
Care Show London 2026
Care Show London 2026 One of the highlights of the care sector calendar is the Care Show London held at ExCel, and this year, Brendoncare was proud to be at the heart of the conversation. Brendoncare’s Chief Executive, Michael Crutchley, was invited to take a leading role as part of the ViClarity Europe panel, joining […]
Carer Graduates as Nurse Associate
Brendoncare Stildon Senior Carer Graduates as Nurse Associate Brendoncare Stildon’s senior carer, Traian ‘Tino’ Onciul, has graduated as a Nurse Associate after completing a two-year apprenticeship while working full-time. Brendoncare supported Tino as he undertook the apprenticeship in partnership with the University of Chichester, enabling him to continue caring at Brendoncare Stildon in East Grinstead […]
How to Choose the Right Care Home in Chandler’s Ford
How to Choose the Right Care Home in Chandler’s Ford Choosing a care home for a loved one is an important decision, and it’s natural to want reassurance that they will be supported, comfortable, and able to continue living a fulfilling life. For families looking at care options in Chandler’s Ford, understanding what to look […]
Welcoming HPS as a 2026 Brendoncare Partner
Welcoming HPS as a 2026 Brendoncare Partner Brendoncare, a charity supporting older people through community services, care homes, and wellbeing progammes, is delighted to welcome HPS (Heating and Plumbing Supplies) Millbrook as one of our valued charity partners for 2026. HPS on Justgiving.com The partnership will help Brendoncare continue delivering vital support for older people […]
Understanding OpenScore
Understanding OpenScore When choosing a care home, it can be overwhelming to understand which services best suited to what you’re looking for. OpenScore simplifies this by providing a real-time score (0 to 10) that reflects the overall performance of the care provider across multiple areas. This includes cleanliness, staffing, dining, and transparency. By using OpenScore, […]
Stildon Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Stildon Care Home Celebrates 102nd Birthday One of our greatest joys is celebrating our residents’ birthdays. Here at Brendoncare Stildon, we had the pleasure of wishing a very happy 102nd birthday to our amazing Sylvia. Born and raised in London, Sylvia has lived a life filled with purpose, love, and adventure. She went to school […]
