Bamfield Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

15/10/2025

We had a truly wonderful time yesterday welcoming students from Bristol City College! 💖

​The residents really enjoyed the chance to sit and have a brilliant chat, sharing stories and laughter. Then, it was time for some classic fun: they joined us for our regular Tuesday Bingo session! Eyes were definitely down for a fantastic, friendly afternoon.
​Thank you to all the students for brightening our day. We are already looking forward to your next visit!
For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

15/10/2025

🍪 Getting ready for National Cookie Making Month! 🍪

This morning our residents have been busy mixing up batches of cookie dough, ready to bake later on as part of our National Cookie Making Month celebrations. The kitchen’s already smelling great, and there’s plenty of chatter (and taste-testing!) going on.

We’re looking forward to seeing — and tasting — the finished cookies this afternoon!

15/10/2025

Pub Perfection Last Night! 🍻🍔

​What a truly amazing evening we had yesterday! We took a wonderful group of our residents down to the local pub for a delicious bite to eat and a few refreshing drinks.
​The food was fantastic, the drinks were flowing, and the lovely chat was non-stop, but what really made the night was the great company! 😊 There's nothing quite like a lively evening out to lift the spirits and create some brilliant memories.
​A huge thank you to all who came along and made it such a special night! Thank you to Kayleigh and Donna again for coming, it would be impossible to go without our amazing staff who give up their time to make these trips possible for our residents. We're already looking forward to the next one!
For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

14/10/2025

What a brilliant start to the day! ✨ I popped along to the Golden Oldies singalong at Inns Court Community Centre and it was absolutely wonderful! The songs were fantastic, the singing was top-notch, and it was genuinely lovely to connect with some new faces from the community. If you're looking for a lovely, friendly morning out, I highly recommend checking out the next one!
​Looking forward to round two! 🎤
For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

11/10/2025

Wow, what an absolutely fantastic afternoon we had! A huge shoutout to Nick from Mini Concerts and his incredible King of Swing Show! 🎤🎶

​Seriously, his voice is just phenomenal—a total "wow" moment! We all thoroughly enjoyed every minute. If you ever get the chance to see his show, do it!
​Thanks, Nick, for an unforgettable time!
For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

10/10/2025

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for an afternoon, King of Swing Show

09/10/2025

What an absolutely amazing afternoon! ✈️🇫🇷
​We were so delighted to welcome the wonderful Perry Court Academy children and staff and whisk them off on an adventure with our new travel group!
​First stop: Paris! We boarded our special Bamfield plane and had the best care from Alice, our brilliant flight attendant, who made sure everyone was safely settled for takeoff.
​Once we "landed," we explored the sights and sounds of Paris, learning some interesting facts and figures about the city.
​But the real adventure came next: tasting time! Our wonderful kitchen prepared a true French experience, serving up some of the country's famous favourites: snail and frog's legs! 🐌🐸
​A great afternoon of travel, learning, and daring tastes was had by all! We can't wait for the next destination!
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For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

09/10/2025

🎵Weekly Music Group Fun

We had such a lovely time at our weekly music group at Inns Court today.
Everyone joined in with singing, dancing and playing instruments.
The smiles and laughter said it all!

Music really does bring people together and lift our spirits each week. Can't wait for next time!

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

08/10/2025

🍕 National Pizza Month Fun! 🍕

Today we had a lovely visit from students at City of Bristol College, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! The students joined our residents to celebrate National Pizza Month by making delicious homemade pizzas with a variety of tasty toppings. 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

They spent time chatting and laughing with our residents, helping them create their perfect pizzas — and even made everyone a nice hot drink to enjoy together. ☕💬

A big thank you to the students for bringing such great energy, smiles, and kindness into our home today. ❤️

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

07/10/2025

Huge shoutout and massive THANK YOU to the incredible Christopher! 🎉

​Our weekly bingo session is always a highlight, and it's even better now thanks to his amazing generosity. Christopher made us some truly wonderful bingo boards and also donated a bunch of pens for everyone to use! This is a such a favourite activity, and these new supplies are a fantastic addition.
​And as if that wasn't enough, another huge thank you for the delicious doughnuts 🍩 that everyone absolutely loved! What a treat!
​You've made a lot of people very happy, Chris! Thank you for going the extra mile! 🙏

07/10/2025

🍂 Scenic trip to Bath
We had such a lovely outing today!
We drove through Royal Victoria Park, surrounded by beautiful autumn colours and even spotted a cheeky squirrel enjoying the nuts on the ground.

Afterwards we drove past the famous Bath Abbey, taking in the stunning views of the city before stopping for hot drinks and biscuits break and our first mince pie of rhe year.

06/10/2025

What a joy it was to have Flourish Dance back with us! ✨

​Our session today was a huge success, starting with a spectacular display from Lauren who demonstrated her incredible Charleston. The energy was infectious! We then handed the spotlight over to our talented residents, and they truly shone, showing off their own amazing moves.
​It's such a good feeling to see everyone moving, grooving, and getting great exercise. More importantly, the room was full of genuine smiles and laughter from start to finish. This is what it's all about!

For more details about life at Bamfield Lodge please visit our website www.barchester.com/bamfield-lodge-care-home

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

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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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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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.