Princess Alexandra Home

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Princess Alexandra Home

An inclusive and friendly residential home - and independent living accommodation - with expertise in caring for individuals with sight loss.

All enquiries welcome. (Part of N-Vision, the sight loss support charity.)

01/05/2026

🎉🌟 Celebrating a Fantastic Achievement! 🌟🎉

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Ellie has been awarded **Hearts of Gold for April 2026** – and it’s so well deserved!

Ellie has been recognised for being an **outstanding member of staff**, always going above and beyond in everything she does. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and her dedication truly shines through every single day.

From stepping in to cover shifts (especially those challenging night shifts – both planned and last-minute!) to always being polite, considerate, and supportive, Ellie consistently shows what it means to be a team player.

Her colleagues have said it best – Ellie is a real **asset to the team** and a **fantastic performer** who makes a genuine difference.

👏 Huge congratulations, Ellie – and thank you for everything you do! 💫

30/04/2026

What a fantastic celebration we had for Betty’s incredible 105th birthday! 🎉

We were delighted to welcome special entertainment to help mark this amazing milestone, and it truly was a Birthday Bash to remember. There was music, laughter, and plenty of smiles as everyone came together to celebrate Betty’s big day.

A huge thank you to our entertainers for making the day so memorable—and of course, the biggest congratulations to Betty on her 105th birthday! What an incredible achievement 💐

We hope you enjoy these lovely photos from a very special day!

29/04/2026

We had a very special visitor at Princess Alexandra Care Home 🐾

Otis, a wonderful assistance dog, came in to spend some time with our residents, and he was an absolute hit! From gentle pats to big smiles, everyone thoroughly enjoyed meeting him and saying hello.

Visits like this bring so much joy, comfort, and companionship, and Otis certainly brightened everyone’s day. We hope to see him again soon!

28/04/2026

Night Care Assistant – Join Our Team

We are currently recruiting for Night Care Assistants to join our dedicated team, including permanent and temporary positions available.

Hours: 66.5 hours over a 3-week rota (7 nights)
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits: Company pension scheme and enhanced rates for Bank Holidays

This role involves supporting our residents with their needs, including personal care, while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, compassionate, and professional, with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care. Experience working with older people, and/or adults with a learning disability or visual impairment, is desirable.

Please indicate in your application whether you are interested in a permanent or temporary position.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison McLean, Care Manager, on 01253 362691.

To request an application pack, email hr@nvision-nw.co.uk.

Please note, a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful applicant.

N-Vision is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

18/04/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join the N-Vision Team 🌟
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to help us deliver meaningful activities and support for people living with sight loss.
📍 Location: N-Vision & community settings
💷 Pay: £13.95 per hour
🕒 Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, including occasional evenings & weekends)
👁️‍🗨️ About the Role
As our Community Engagement Officer, you’ll play a vital role in planning, organising, and delivering a wide range of activities for visually impaired individuals of all ages and abilities. From in-house sessions to community-based events, your work will help promote confidence, independence, and inclusion.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
✔️ Plan and deliver a varied programme of engaging activities
✔️ Organise sessions both at N-Vision and out in the community
✔️ Support new clients through referrals from partner organisations
✔️ Deliver tailored activities to meet diverse needs
✔️ Work alongside clients to co-design meaningful experiences
✔️ Coordinate volunteers, resources, and venues
✔️ Ensure all activities are safe, well-planned, and fully compliant
✔️ Record outcomes and contribute to reports and service development
✔️ Build strong partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
🤝 What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
✨ Organised and proactive
✨ Passionate about community work and inclusion
✨ A strong communicator who can build relationships with clients, volunteers, and partners
✨ Committed to safeguarding, GDPR, and high-quality service delivery
💡 Why Join Us?
At N-Vision, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working to empower people with sight loss to live confident, independent lives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape services, engage with the community, and truly make an impact every day.
📢 Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more!
Help us create a more inclusive community 💙

03/04/2026

Wishing Happy Easter to our residents, relatives, supporters, suppliers and the wider community.

Lots of colourful seasonal fun here this weekend!

If you or a relative/friend are interested in exploring what goes on in our highly recommended care home in Blackpool, please contact us to book a visit. We provide permanent, respite and day care for elderly people with varying needs.

Contact the Duty Office on 01253 403 091 to book a show-round.

31/03/2026

The "Heart of Gold" winner for March was a very popular choice - take a bow Daniel!

Daniel is a hardworking member of our maintenance team, and is always pleasant, calm and positive.

He works throughout our Blackpool residential home and its grounds, but also in the headquarters of our parent charity N-Vision. His dedication to being a 'team player' means he gets involved in all sorts of tasks!

Thank you Daniel.

26/03/2026

The decision to help your loved one to find residential care is not an easy one - and made much harder when people 'judge' without knowing anything about the situation!

That's according to ITV's This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford. When people criticised her for reaching a point when her mother was better off in a care home, she was stung to retaliate but decided it wasn't worth it.

Instead, her message to anyone in the same situation is "Don't feel guilty, it's done with love, you are doing this with love,"

Empathetic and nurturing care homes for the elderly provide 24 hour support, and can look after the 'whole person'. That leaves family free to rediscover bonds and quality time with their loved one.

Contact us for a show-round to see for yourself how safe and well cared for our residents are.

24/03/2026

Bedrooms and brochures available!

We currently have vacancies in our warm, welcoming and well-respected residential home in Blackpool. (Remember, we are a home for both sighted and visually impaired residents.)

We also have a new brochure, to provide a taste of what you can expect under our compassionate and person-centred care.

Give us a shout for an electronic or physical copy of the brochure, and please spread the word.

18/03/2026

Despite the 'ageing population' in the region, growth in care homes beds in the North West was ZERO last year.

That is according to the annual report "Caring Britain: How the care home landscape is changing", which looked at figures for 2024-2025.

The report concludes "As demand continues to rise, supporting a professional, transparent and responsive care home market will be central to ensuring that older people can access the right care, in the right place, at the right time."

Knowing where the best care homes are on the Fylde Coast can be vital. Anyone who would like a tour of our residential home in Blackpool - which looks after people with various types and levels of need - please get in touch on 01253 403 091.

12/03/2026

Few more days left before we close applications and fill this part-time post - get your cv to us soon!

11/03/2026

Please spread the word as this would be a fabulous part-time job for someone with care experience - and ideal for a parent who needs some extra cash!

Address

Bosworth Place
Blackpool
FY41SH

Telephone

+441253362696

Website

https://nvision-nw.co.uk/services/princess-alexandra-home/

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