Mask-wearing in care homes update
Care workers and visitors to care homes do not routinely need to wear a face mask at all times in care settings anymore
While so much has changed since early 2020, our care homes and schemes have remained wonderful places for older people to flourish. Find out more about our visiting guidelines, life in our homes, and meet some of our amazing team.
Latest guidance & visiting
We'll be posting all our latest updates regarding Government guidance here, including how we're welcoming visitors to our homes
Visiting Guidance - December 2022 update
The latest guidance on visits to our care homes
Pausing of routine COVID testing in care homes
From Wednesday 31st August, twice weekly asymptomatic testing will be put on pause for the social care workforce
COVID booster for care homes from 5th September
The bivalent booster will offer protection against the Omicron strain and the original COVID-19 strain from 2020
From teatime chats to tidy-up trims...
As lockdown eases, our homes continue to welcome in visitors, including hairdressers
Family reunions at Luff House
How the introduction of close contact visits has been giving a boost to everyone at Luff House, our home in Walton-on-the-Naze
A Mother's Day visit for 99-year-old Mollie
Following the new guidelines our homes are starting to welcome in close contact visitors, to the delight of many including this mother and daughter
Pulling together
Operations Manager and Coronavirus Lead Vic Stone shares how our care home managers have stepped up to the challenges of the pandemic
Admissions during coronavirus
How we're keeping everyone safe as we welcome new people
Life continues in our homes & schemes
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our homes and schemes have continued to be vibrant places where Christian fellowship is enjoyed
Digital devotions at Florence House
Through the power of technology and perseverance, our team at Florence House have been working hard to support the spiritual life of the home
Sunshine Box brings joy to Bethany Christian Home
How a box of goodies made with love is helping to keep spirits high at our home in Plymouth
Bring on the bunnies!
At a time when we’re all feeling short of a hug, Emmaus House, Harrogate had a brilliant idea – a visit from two adorable (and very snuggly) lionhead bunnies
From window chats to calls over Zoom
How those living at our homes and schemes are finding new ways to connect with the outside world
Sharing fellowship over the fence
How a resident’s chance discovery has helped two volunteers maintain contact with Shottermill House, Surrey
Life in our housing schemes… Royd Court
For those looking to live independently in later life, our award-winning housing scheme in Yorkshire is an attractive option. Philip Parsons, who lives there, explains why
Our wonderful staff
The excellent level of care and service we offer is only possible because of our wonderful staff. You can read about some of their wonderful work here:
Life in our homes... Sylwia, Senior Carer, at Emmaus House
Sylwia is a Senior Carer and Care Team Leader at Emmaus House, our home in Harrogate. She told us all about her passion for care
Rachel is “an absolute rock” say colleagues
As Rachel celebrates 25 years with us, we spoke to colleagues about how she has guided Finborough Court
Meet a carer… Gloria at Bethany Christian Home
Gloria has been part of the care team at Bethany Christian Home, Plymouth for over 25 years. We found out how she first got into care and why she loves being part of the family
Manager Judith receives the coronavirus vaccine
Judith Lathey, interim Care Manager at Florence House in Peterborough, was among the first people to have the coronavirus vaccine. She told us about the experience
Finborough Court, Great Finborough
Great Finborough
