Quality of Life
Stories from leading care providers on resident lifestyle, staff enrichment and community
Haslemere care home recreates wedding day so groom’s father could be part of the celebration
A Haslemere care home helped a newly married couple recreate their wedding day so the groom’s father could share in the celebrations.
Free Community Fireworks Party at Orford House, Coulsdon
October 14, 2026Orford House in Coulsdon invites the public to a free Guy Fawkes Night party on 5 November from 4:30pm.
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Broomfield Village Wish Upon a Tree: Sam, 10, Helps Charity
October 14, 2026Samuel, ten, chose to donate his £100 wish to Cancer Research UK instead of spending it on himself.
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Care worker Tom Rose wins Care Sector’s Got Talent 2026
October 9, 2026A 23-year-old care worker from Avery Elstree View in Borehamwood has won the £5,000 top prize at Care Sector’s Got Talent …
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Brampton Manor Resident Reg Howard Celebrates 101st Birthday With Karaoke Party
October 9, 2026Brampton Manor by Boutique Care Homes, situated in Newmarket, Suffolk, has celebrated resident Reg …
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Essential 5: Building a Care Home Induction That Lasts
October 9, 2026The first weeks in a new role shape whether care staff feel confident, supported and inclined to stay. We set out five …
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Care Home of the Month: The Burlington, Shepperton
October 6, 2026A culture built on people Ask what makes a care home stand out and most operators will point to policies or a well-designed …
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Cake Auction Helps Raise £300 at Chartwell House
October 5, 2026Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, situated in Broadstairs, Kent, welcomed residents, families and team members together on …
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Who Cares Wins!
October 5, 2026Championing Social Care's Who Cares Wins! programme returned to the Kia Oval in March, connecting young people with employers and showcasing the breadth of social …
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Care Homes’ Open Garden Days Raise £1,000 for NGS Charities
October 2, 2026Community-minded residents and staff at three Hampshire care homes have raised more than £1,000 for charities supported …
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Willow Lodge: Furnishing an 80-bed dementia care home
October 1, 2026Furncare has delivered the complete FF&E package for Willow Lodge, a purpose-built 80-bed care home in Redhill designed …
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Get Involved: Meals on Wheels Week 2026 Takes Place 2-6 November
October 1, 2026The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is urging the whole country to get behind Meals on Wheels Week 2026 …
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20 Years of Westgate House: A Celebration to Remember
September 30, 2026For 20 years, Westgate House Care Centre has been a place where residents, families and colleagues have come together to share …
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From Queen to Prince, saxophones to show-stopping vocals: the finest care home talent heads to Birmingham for Care Sector’s Got Talent
September 29, 2026Five care home workers will take to the stage …
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Care home resident’s £500 shopping spree wish comes true after viral video
September 24, 2026Judith’s reaction when she heard the news: “I’ll never spend that, I can’t believe it – it’s better than …
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Chartwell House Helps Students Become Dementia Friends
September 24, 2026Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, situated in Broadstairs, Kent, welcomed 11 learners from CXK's Explore Health and …
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Supporting Our Local Charity in Warrington
September 23, 2026Meadowview Care Home has built a strong community partnership in 2026 with its chosen Charity of the Year, the Still Me Warrington …
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Barchester Trio Complete London to Brighton Charity Ride
September 22, 2026Three Barchester colleagues successfully completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride on Sunday 13th September, raising an …
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Wakefield Care Home Celebrates Veterans with Wartime Memories, Military Vehicles and Music
September 22, 2026Wartime memories, military vehicles and music from the 1930s and 1940s were all part of a …
Read MoreQuality of Life brings together stories from leading care providers on how they are investing in residents’ lifestyle and the enrichment of the staff that support them. This includes activities and outings, celebrations, community projects, fundraising, and much more. Each month, Care Home of the Month spotlights a care home doing exceptional work.
