Vivacare – Bringing Care to Life
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Distinguished Care lead national conference on Government workforce development pathways
Distinguished Care Group chosen to lead the 1st national conference celebrating and promoting the Govt workforce development pathway initiative ‘Shaping tomorrow, together’ The Director and Nominated Individual for the Distinguished Care Group was honoured to be invited to represent social care on an expert panel of three at the 1st [...]
St Patrick’s Day Brings Laughter, Colour and Cheer to Waterloo House
Waterloo House came alive with a sea of green as residents and staff joined together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The home was beautifully decorated with shamrocks, banners and balloons, creating a lively atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Staff and residents dressed up in green and residents particularly enjoyed wearing [...]
St Patrick’s Day at Thomas Knight Care Home
Residents and staff at Thomas Knight Care Home enjoyed a lively and joyful St Patrick’s Day celebration filled with music, dancing, and plenty of smiles. The event brought everyone together to mark the occasion in true festive spirit. Entertainment for the afternoon was provided by singer Peter Scott, who played [...]
Mother’s Day Celebrations at Waterloo House
Waterloo House was filled with warmth, laughter, and celebration as residents, staff, and families came together to mark Mother’s Day in style. The home looked beautiful, with lovely decorations adding a special touch and creating a lovely atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. In the afternoon, residents were treated to a [...]
Valentines Day Celebrations at Thomas Knight Care Home
Love was in the air at Thomas Knight Care Home as residents enjoyed a week of special Valentine’s celebrations. The highlight was a delightful Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, complete with homemade treats, heart-themed decorations and plenty of time to share stories and laughter with family and friends. Residents were also treated [...]
Our Residents Decide: New Floor Names at Harwood Court
We are delighted to share an update following our recent floor naming vote. A huge thank you to all our residents, relatives, and friends who took the time to vote and help us reach a decision. We are pleased to announce our newly named floors: Ground Floor: Cherry Tree Upstairs: [...]
Out and About in Blyth
Residents at Thomas Knight are regularly supported to enjoy trips out and about in Blyth, and January was no different. Outings included visits to local shops, cafés, as well as the Phoenix Theatre. These experiences promote social inclusion and help our residents remain connected with their local community. [...]
Burns Night
Burns Night at Waterloo House was a wonderful celebration, with another special visit from Stevie Bagpipes. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the bagpipes, the lively atmosphere, and a traditional Burns Night supper of haggis, ‘neeps’, and ‘tatties.’ [...]
Geordie Chat at Waterloo House
On 23rd January residents at Waterloo House enjoyed a lovely afternoon with a local educational speaker, Linda Davidson, reminiscing about Geordie history and culture. The afternoon was made even more special with ham and pease pudding sandwiches and a glass of ‘broon ale’ – what more could a Geordie ask for? [...]