Cadbury Hall 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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04/09/2025

Acoustic Guitar Morning at Cadbury Hall

This morning, Cadbury Hall welcomed something new – the warm sound of acoustic guitar.

The performance quickly drew a crowd, with all residents gathering in the lounge for what became a packed and lively session.

Music travelled throughout the home, creating a joyful atmosphere that lifted spirits and brought everyone together.





For more information
Please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

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. 👏

03/09/2025

Welcoming New Resident – Andrew to CadburyHall.

Yesterday evening Andrew played in the lounge. He is very talented, and residents thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere he created. We are looking forward to more acoustic afternoons with him in the future.

For more information please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

We have an open day on Saturday 6th September 10am -4pm

We are looking forward to meeting you 😀 this Saturday.
Team CadburyHall

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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02/09/2025

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We'd like your help to spread the word and reassure people it’s just a test, and no action is needed:We know this unexpected alarm can be unsettling for some—especially older people. Please help us spread the word so no one is caught off guard.

If you know you will be driving at that time, or in the cinema, you might want to turn your phone off before 3pm so you are not distracted!

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02/09/2025

🌿 Week of Wellbeing Checks at Cadbury Hall 🌿

We’re delighted to launch our Week of Wellbeing at Cadbury Hall, bringing health and wellness services right to our residents and community.

✨ Starting this Wednesday, we welcome the Chiropractor from Willow Clinic for tailored wellbeing checks.

📞 To join us or find out more, please call today 01934 33073
Or contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

02/09/2025

🎭✨ National Theatre Week at Cadbury Hall! ✨🎭

Our residents enjoyed a live screening of Singin’ in the Rain this afternoon… and as if on cue, Yatton provided the special effects 🌧️☔.

Who needs Hollywood when you’ve got Somerset weather keeping it authentic? 😄



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31/08/2025

🌿 Community Events with Cadbury Hall 🌿

Everyone welcome – complimentary refreshments, free parking, and a warm welcome!

📅 This Week’s Programme

At Cadbury Hall

Monday – Scrabble Club 🕥 10:30am

Wednesday – Community Film Club 🕑 2:00pm

Friday – Fish & Chip Club 🕛 12:00 noon (£10.00 per person)

Saturday – Open Day 🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday – Family Games Afternoon 🕝 2:30pm

Out & About in the Community

Monday – The Noteware House, Yatton
Wednesday Morning – Coffee Morning with Yeo Valley Lions
Wednesday Evening – The Plough, Congresbury
Sunday – St Mary’s Church, Yatton

💡 Plus, daily activities at Cadbury Hall for residents and visitors to enjoy.

✨ We look forward to seeing you at one – or all – of these events!

For more information please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

30/08/2025

📚 Monday Scrabble Club

Time: 10:30am

Location: Café Area / Private Dining Room (depending on numbers)

The Scrabble challengers are getting serious!

Dictionary on hand
Timer at the ready

Come along for some friendly competition, wordplay, and lots of fun!

For more information please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

30/08/2025

👉Join us to look around our lovely home, meet the team, and find out about the services we provide including residential and respite care.❤️

Entertainment and refreshments will be available.🎹🍰

Call to book an appointment or pop in on the day: 01934 833073

Find out more about Cadbury Hall Care Home - Barchester Healthcare on our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/cadbury-care-home

30/08/2025

Carer Felicia put on her “activities hat” this week 🎩✨

She carried out individual room visits, bringing with her a fantastic mix of conversations, shared interests, laughter, and enjoyment.

Felicia has a natural knack for making everyone feel special, valued, and truly individual.

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🌟 Benefits of Individual Room Visits 🌟

💬 Personal Connection – Residents enjoy one-to-one time, with conversations tailored to their own stories and interests.

😊 Wellbeing Boost – Brings laughter, smiles, and comfort, helping reduce loneliness or isolation.

🎵 Choice & Flexibility – Activities are adapted to each person’s mood, ability, and preferences.

💛 Feeling Valued – Every resident is reminded they are special, seen, and appreciated.

🌸 Calm & Comfort – Perfect for those who prefer quieter moments rather than group activities.

🌟 One of the special things about Cadbury Hall is that we’re a small, family-feel residential home 💛

This means we can truly achieve daily individual interactions – every resident is seen, heard, and engaged with by the whole team each and every day. 👏✨

It’s one of our unique strengths, and we believe it makes us hands down the best in Yatton for personalised care and attention




For more information please contact Audrene.abrigo@barchester.com
General Manager

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. ✨

29/08/2025

28/08/2025

Last Night’s Outing

Carer Felicia kindly supported one of our residents, Jean, to attend a special evening at Streamcross Community Church with guest speakers from America.

Jean’s son, Graham, also spoke at the event.

It was a very enjoyable evening with an inspiring talk, singing, and plenty of socialising. Jean thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.

Thank you, Felicia, for making this possible.

27/08/2025

⭐ Champions of Care: The Care Quality Leaders Network ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Sue Sheath, our Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, has been featured in this month’s Caring Times magazine for her work founding the Care Quality Leaders Network.

In June, the network held its first face-to-face conference entitled ‘Innovating Care Quality: Leadership in Action’ in London, bringing together colleagues from across the adult social care sector.

What began as a small group of providers meeting informally before the pandemic has grown under Sue’s leadership into a thriving network of over 90 organisations – from large operators to mid-sized and smaller providers nationwide – all united by a shared commitment to champion high-quality care.

Sue commented: “I am so proud of how this group has grown over the last five years into an incredible supportive network with real influence. I was keen to create an opportunity for the group to meet face to face to hear from some of the biggest names in the sector about the challenges and opportunities we face and share ideas and best practice. I would like to thank all our generous partners such as Radar Healthcare, Care Launch and Nourish Care, who made this event possible.”

We’re so proud of Sue for her hard work in creating this fantastic network and for running such a successful event that brought together so many excellent minds! 👏

26/08/2025

📸 World Photography Day 🌟

Recently, residents and patients up and down the country celebrated World Photography Day with flair and creativity.

Throughout the day, everyone enjoyed a range of themed activities and art sessions, from crafting photo books and collages to participating in professional photoshoots and capturing images of their favourite objects and subjects.

It was also a wonderful opportunity for all to reflect on past experiences by looking at treasured photographs and sharing happy memories.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments.

22/08/2025

✨🏍️ Speedway Wish Granted 🏍️✨

This week, the team at Hickathrift House Care Home in was delighted to grant another special wish through their ‘Post a Wish’ initiative – a visit to the King's Lynn Speedway - the Home of the Stars.

It was a fantastic experience, with riders kindly taking time to chat and reminisce with a resident about past races and bikes. The Speedway team ensured the evening was special, welcoming everyone on arrival and making the visit unforgettable.

Residents truly enjoyed sitting in the front row, cheering on the riders and sharing stories of speedway events gone by.

A big thank you to all involved in making this trip possible. 👏

King's Lynn Stars

21/08/2025

🤩 Adventure Day Out for Mortain Place Residents 🤩

Residents at Mortain Place Care Home in enjoyed an unforgettable day at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

From speeding around the go-kart track and meeting extraordinary animals to splashing down the water slides, it was a day full of fun.

To make the trip even more special, residents and colleagues were joined by Malcolm from ITV News Meridian, who captured the excitement on camera and spoke to the residents about their experiences.

The team at Mortain Place believe days like this are an important way to enrich the lives of residents, creating lasting memories for all involved.

Take a look at the fantastic broadcast coverage below! 👇

Watch the latest from ITV News - Barchester Mortain Place in Eastbourne takes its residents on day trips to an adventure park with activities such as go-karting and water slides

19/08/2025

🦆📚 A Quacking Good Story from Atfield House 📚🦆

We’re excited to share that Atfield House Care Home in , London has launched their very own children’s storybook, inspired by a much-loved tradition and their nature-loving residents.

Each year, a duck named Hope visits the home’s garden to lay her eggs – a heart-warming event that has been taking place for many years. The experience sparks engagement, evokes memories and offers meaningful comfort to residents, supporting emotional and cognitive wellbeing with every quiet waddle.

After speaking with residents, families and colleagues, the team decided to capture the tale in a beautifully illustrated book.
The home looks forward to sharing the storybook with visitors and children from local schools – a great opportunity to spread the joy of this charming tradition.

You can explore their delightful storybook here 👇https://online.flippingbook.com/view/503801204/

18/08/2025

🏃‍♂️🏅 Great North Run - Marathon Effort for Charity 🏃‍♀️🏅

On Sunday, 7th September, five brave Barchester colleagues will take on the gruelling Great North Run to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation supports older people and adults living with a disability by helping them connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Our amazing runners are:
• Becky Dearing, Health and Safety Coordinator
• Kirsty Taylor, Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare
• Zsuszanna Bodog, Care Assistant from Red Oaks Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
• Tom Hodges, Dementia Nurse Specialist for the North West and Midlands
• Yvonne Hand, General Manager at Glenroyd Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

They will lace-up their trainers and use grit and determination to complete the 13-mile half marathon course that starts in Newcastle upon Tyne and takes thousands of runners over the iconic Tyne Bridge in order to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Wishing the very best of luck to the runners! 👏

13/08/2025

🎤🎵 Come Sing! To Feel Good 🎤🎵

Residents and patients across the country had a fantastic time joining Dan Cooper, Vocal Coach from Biiah, for a lively summer virtual sing-along.

With the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys, there was plenty of singing and dancing all around.

The session was a great success, bringing benefits for the mind, body and soul, and leaving everyone with a dose of summer cheer.

A big thank you to Dan Cooper for the wonderful experience. 👏

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the photos below.

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11/08/2025

✨A Roaring 1920s Summer Fête at Ashlar House ✨

Ashlar House Care Home in turned back the clock for a spectacular Summer Fete inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.

Residents, families, colleagues and guests dressed to impress, bringing the glamour and spirit of the Jazz Age to life.

From Charleston dancing and live entertainment to delicious food, sweet treats and a much-loved raffle. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

It was a fantastic experience for all involved. 👏