Canford Healthcare

19/08/2025

🌍❤️ Happy World Humanitarian Day! ❤️🌍
Today, we celebrate the incredible efforts of humanitarians around the globe who work tirelessly to save lives, ease suffering, and bring hope to communities in crisis. Their courage and commitment remind us of the power of compassion and the importance of standing together in the face of challenges.

Did you know that in 2022, over 274 million people worldwide required humanitarian assistance and protection? This day is a call to action for all of us to support their work and make a positive impact, no matter how small.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate these everyday heroes and reflect on how we can contribute to building a kinder, more supportive world. 🌟

13/08/2025

✋🌟 Happy International Left-Handers Day! 🌟✋
Today, we celebrate the 10% of the world who navigate life left-handed! From mastering right-handed scissors to thriving in a right-handed world, lefties show creativity, adaptability, and uniqueness every day.

Fun fact: Did you know that left-handed people are often more likely to excel in creative fields and sports? Some famous lefties include Leonardo da Vinci, Oprah Winfrey, and even Albert Einstein! 💡🎨🏆

Are you a lefty or know someone who is? Tag them and let’s celebrate the amazing left-handers in our lives! 🙌

09/08/2025

📚🌟 Happy National Book Lovers Day! 🌟📚
Today, we celebrate the joy of reading and the stories that transport us to new worlds, inspire us, and expand our imaginations. Whether you love classic novels, thrilling mysteries, or a memoir, today is all about appreciating the magic of books.

Did you know that the longest book ever published is Marcel Proust’s "Remembrance of Things Past," which holds the Guinness World Record with over 9,609,000 characters, including spaces? Now that’s a book for true enthusiasts! 📖✨

What’s your favourite book or the one that’s had the most impact on you? Share your recommendations in the comments! 📚💬

08/08/2025

🐱🌍 Happy International Cat Day! 🌍🐱
Today, we celebrate our purr-fect feline friends who bring joy, love, and a little mischief into our lives. Did you know that as of 2023, there are an estimated 220 million pet cats worldwide, making them one of the most popular pets on the planet? 🐾✨

Whether your cat is a playful kitten or a wise old lap cat, give them some extra love today (if they’re in the mood, of course)! Share a picture of your furry friend in the comments and let’s celebrate all things cat! 🐾🐾

01/08/2025

We had a fabulous time celebrating our lovely resident Debbie’s 78th birthday recently! 💐🎈The incredibly talented Daniel Brewerton filled the lounge with music as we all joined in to sing Happy Birthday, and our amazing chef Jo truly outdid herself once again – not only baking a delicious birthday cake for Debbie, but also creating individual handmade cakes for each resident to enjoy. 🍰🧁 Debbie is a HUGE Robbie Williams fan, so of course we had to go the extra mile! Jo surprised her by adding Robbie Williams decorations to her birthday cake – which Debbie absolutely loved! 😍🎤✨

We made sure to save some of the special cake toppers, and they’re now proudly spiked into the flower pots in Debbie’s room – another perfect addition to her already admired Robbie Williams wall calendar. 💕🌸 Happy 78th, Debbie – thank you for letting us be part of your special day! 💛
Hampton London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Age UK Richmond upon Thames

01/08/2025

✨ DJ AG Live at Heathlands! ✨🎧
What an incredible afternoon we had at Heathlands Care Home yesterday when the amazing DJ AG brought the party straight to our garden! 💃🕺

Even more exciting – the show was broadcast live on TikTok, with over 3,500 viewers tuning in to enjoy the fun in real time! 🎉🌍 The music, the dancing and the energy – it was all unforgettable! Our residents absolutely loved every minute, and we’re so proud to be creating joyful, shareable moments like this.
Massive thanks to the fabulous DJ AG for making the day so special for us and our residents! 💜
Chingford Life NHS Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group Waltham Forest Community DJ AG

31/07/2025

Yesterday at Hampton Care Home our residents gathered in the Lavender Lounge for a wonderful music and reminiscence session. We enjoyed listening to classic crooners from the 1950s and 60s on the big screen, sparking singalongs and smiles all around. ❤️Our reminiscence boxes, memory games and sensory scents added extra layers of nostalgia, prompting heartfelt chats and happy stories from the past. It was a beautiful way to connect, share and remember 💜✨
Hampton London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Age UK Richmond upon Thames

31/07/2025

Barty House resident Mary Maskell, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, has led a truly fascinating life! ❤️ You can read all about her here - https://monkeylink.co/bb5607

Visit Maidstone We Are Maidstone Maidstone Community Support Centre Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Maidstone News

Mary Maskell's fascinating life is a source of wonder here at Barty House Nursing Home, and Mary has recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

30/07/2025

Recently we had the pleasure of welcoming back one of our favourite singers, Brian Shaw, and what a treat it was! Brian filled the home with a wonderful mix of songs — the kind that bring a smile to your face and get your toes tapping (and even a few people up for a dance!). It was a truly joyful afternoon, with plenty of singing along, laughter and happy memories shared by all. ❤️ Thank you, Brian, for another fantastic performance — we can’t wait to have you back again soon!
Visit Southend Your Southend NHS Southend Southend Community News Love Southend Brian Shaw Entertainer

30/07/2025

To celebrate National Friendship Day recently, our residents came together to make beautiful friendship bracelets – a lovely way to honour the special bonds we share here at Hampton Care Home. With a rainbow of coloured wool to choose from, everyone picked their favourite shades and got creative. The room was filled with laughter, chatter and plenty of helping hands – a true reflection of the friendships that have grown and flourished within our home. 🌈🤝 It was a joyful afternoon where memories were made, stories were shared and the spirit of friendship shone brightly. 😍
Hampton London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Age UK Richmond upon Thames

30/07/2025

On Saturday, several of our lovely residents, along with staff, family members and a few volunteers, enjoyed a fantastic day trip to Brighton! The weather gave us warm sunshine with a few breezy spells — perfect for a seaside adventure. 😎We tucked into delicious fish and chips right by the sea and near the zip line, where we watched brave thrill-seekers soar through the air — the residents loved the excitement from a safe distance! 🤩

Then it was on to the iconic Brighton Pier where we soaked up the lively atmosphere. Despite the bustling crowds, we made our way around the pier, enjoyed some delicious (but quite melty!) ice cream, browsed the stalls and watched the fairground rides in full swing. We finished our lovely day with some warm fresh doughnuts before heading home with full hearts (and tummies!). We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly — we couldn’t have done it without you. 💛
Hillingdon Community Information Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Hillingdon Interfaith Community