Fairview House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

27/09/2025

Our lovely ladies on baking duties!Their smiles and hard work made every moment brighter, and the treats they’ve made brought joy to everyone. Activities like this help keep our residents engaged, active, and smiling. Thank you to our wonderful ladies for filling our home with warmth and love!

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House. Please visit our website at:

https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

27/09/2025

We celebrated the retirement of Margaret who has been an invaluable part of our team for 5 amazing years as part of our domestic staff.
Margaret, your dedication and hard work have made such a difference every day, and we are so grateful for everything you’ve done. Wishing you all the happiness, relaxation, and adventures in this new chapter of your life. You truly deserve it!

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House. Please visit our website at:

https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

27/09/2025

Meet the Team.

Every week we would like to take the time to introduce to a member of the team.
This week we'd like to introduce you to Chandanna.

Chandana joined the Fairview House family in the summer of 2025 and makes up part of our team of activities coordinators.

She loves to help plan the exciting events taking place within the home, spending time with our residents and getting to know them.

Away from the home Chandana loves to play badminton and enjoys playing the keyboard.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House. Please visit our website at:

https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

26/09/2025

Friends of Fairview

We look forward to welcoming back friends old and new to our 'Friends of Fairview' event.

Join us on Wednesday 8th October for a glass of wine and a selection of cheese at 2.30pm.

25/09/2025

Thank you for kindly writing this and a huge thank you to everyone who has written a review over the last few months.

We strive to make sure every experience is 5-star and we really appreciate you taking the time to review us.

If you haven't written a www.carehome.co.uk or Google review and have the time we'd really appreciate it.

These reviews not only help others when looking for suitable care homes in the area but are greatly appreciated by all staff at the home.

A review can be left at https://www.carehome.co.uk/review-submit/16952/rcsid/1012/ or from our review cards found in reception.

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

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24/09/2025

📚 We’re delighted to welcome pupils from the local primary school to Fairview House each week as part of their Reading Buddy programme.

This wonderful initiative helps build the children’s confidence in reading, while giving our residents the choice to either enjoy listening to stories or share their own favourites with the children.

The visits bring a lovely buzz to the home, and it’s a joy to see such meaningful community engagement in action.

If you would like to find out more about life at Fairview House please visit our website at: https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

23/09/2025

Last night we had Walker School of Dance in to entertain us all. They were absolutely amazing and our residents throughly enjoyed the highland dancers and look forward to welcoming them back in the future.

If you would like to find out more about life at Fairview House please visit our website at: https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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20/09/2025

Meet the Team.

Every week we would like to take the time to introduce to a member of the team.
This week we'd like to introduce you to Roy.

Roy joined the Fairview House family in March 2025 and is proud to support Jane as the homes Second Chef.

Roy brings a wealth of experience to the role having previously been a chef for Aberdeen Football Club and a variety of city restaurants.

This is his first care home chef experience and is enjoying the role greatly taking joy in meeting the residents and getting to know them.

Away from the home he enjoys cycling, going to the gym and spending time with his family.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House. Please visit our website at:

https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

20/09/2025

We recognised the hard work and dedication of those who ensure our living spaces are clean and welcoming. Housekeepers often work behind the scenes, yet their efforts significantly contribute to the comfort and well-being of everyone in the home. By maintaining a tidy environment, they not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also create a peaceful and organized atmosphere that can uplift the spirits of residents.

We celebrate our wonderful housekeeping team. We appreciate everyone of you! You are a team that plays a crucial role in our daily lives, ensuring that the home is a joyful and pleasant place for everyone. Thank you!



If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview, follow the link: https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-in-fairview

18/09/2025

V&A Virtual Make-along!

On Tuesday, 23rd September, at 2.30pm we’ll be virtually joining Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat for a live make-along in celebration of the National Day of Arts in Care Homes.

We’ll learn about the stunning work of artists, designers and craftspeople that feature in the South Asia Gallery at the V&A Museum in South Kensington, London.

Residents can follow along to create their own work on paper using pigments and paints you can find and make from everyday ingredients.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact us for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website:
https://brnw.ch/21wVSnX

18/09/2025

You and your loved ones are invited to join us on Wednesday 8th October at 2.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you as we bring together past friends of our home to enjoy time together with familiar faces.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House. Please visit our website at:

https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

17/09/2025

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Lisbeth! 🎂

Today we celebrated Lisbeth's Birthday, we hope you had a wonderful day!

We have had a busy couple of days. We welcomed Rev. Anne Robertson from Danestone Congregational Church who led this week's Church service in the home.

We also had a Mexican themed day where staff and residents participated in dressing up as well as enjoying some Mexican snacks and treats. This was followed up with some games that helped to keep the residents moving and brought some joy and fun to their day.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Fairview House please visit our website at: https://www.barchester.com/home/fairview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.

09/09/2025

Understanding Dementia: 5 Common Myths

There are still many misconceptions about dementia, which can make it more difficult for people to feel supported or properly understood.

As part of World Alzheimer's Month, which takes place every September, we're raising awareness by addressing some of the most common myths surrounding the condition.

You can read the full article here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/blog/common-myths-surrounding-dementia

08/09/2025

✨ Celebrating Veteran-friendly Status ✨

Staff and residents at Wimborne Care Home in are celebrating because the home has achieved veteran-friendly status!

Wimborne has strong links to the military and is home to several ex-servicemen and women. At the start of 2025, the home proudly pledged its support to the Veteran-Friendly Framework and has been working towards Veteran-Friendly Status ever since in order to best serve its military residents and their families.

The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) was launched in October 2023, with the aim of tackling loneliness and isolation, and delivering improved health and wellbeing for over 25,000 veterans living in care homes across England.

Sarah Peach, General Manager at Wimborne Care Home, commented: “There are eight different standards to work through in order to achieve Veteran Friendly Status so you do need to be committed. But if like me and my team, you are passionate then it is a joy to complete and very informative. We have all loved doing it, meeting new people and taking part in charity events for veterans. We all thought it was an important step for a home like ours with so many links to the military and I know our team are delighted that we have been able to do this for our residents and their loved ones.”

What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Wimborne Care Home - Barchester Healthcare! 👏

04/09/2025

⭐ LaingBuisson 2025 Award Finalist ⭐

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Care Home Group of the Year’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards.

Now in their 20th year, the awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK health and social care industry.

With more than 400 entries submitted across each category, being named a finalist is a real honour.

This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication, hard work and compassion of all our teams and colleagues across Barchester – a big thank you for everything they do each day! 👏

The winners will be announced on the 20th November 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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03/09/2025

✨🎭 Bringing the Fringe to Strachan House ✨🎵

Residents, families and visitors at Strachan House Care Home in enjoyed an afternoon of fantastic performances as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Care Fest.

Now in its third year, the Fringe Care Fest brings the magic of the Fringe directly to care home residents who can no longer visit the festival venues.

Talented singer and pianist Jacqui Randa warmed up the crowd with her excellent keyboard skills and cheeky anecdotes. After a short break for more prosecco in the sun, everyone relaxed to the wonderful voice of Duane Forrest.

It was an amazing experience, complete with a special party menu from the home’s kitchen team, plenty of drinks – and of course, lots of dancing.

A big thank you to all involved in making this event such a success. 👏

02/09/2025

⭐ A Perfect 10! ⭐

We’re thrilled to share that Iverley View Care Home in has received a 10 out of 10 score on the independent care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, after a series of glowing reviews.

This fantastic achievement places Iverley View 7th out of 7,238 care homes across England and 1st in their county.

A big thank you to the team who work incredibly hard to provide the highest standard of care and support to residents and their families. Truly well deserved. 👏

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29/08/2025

🐾 Residents Welcome Furry Friends 🐾

Our care homes and hospitals recently marked National Dog Day in style by hosting a range of activities for all to enjoy, including dog shows, pet therapy sessions and community events.

From four-legged companions to wagging tails and friendly competitions, it was a wonderful day that brought joy and smiles to everyone.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments. ✨