Rider House Nursing Home

14/04/2026

Today is National Gardening Day. We love spending time outside when we can, especially as the weather gets warmer. We'd love to see snapshots of your garden, if you'd like to share them, to give us those spring feelings!

08/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. We are busy promoting Mates in Mind around our home to encourage positive mental health at work. In addition to improving understanding and implementing supportive initiatives the charity addresses the stigma of poor mental health, which often prevents people from reaching out. Join us and be a mate
📣 www.matesinmind.org

07/04/2026

We had a rather splendid Easter at Rider House, with decorations, Easter eggs and bonnets galore!

05/04/2026

We've done it again! Here is our Easter display for this year. We hope it makes you smile if you happen to be passing by

05/04/2026

Happy Easter, everyone. On this day, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ following his crucifixion. Whether you're spending the day in worship, enjoying some family time or embarking on an Easter egg hunt we hope you have a wonderful day. We'd like to say a huge 'thank you' to anyone working today, particularly our own incredible staff. Thank you for all that you do

03/04/2026

Today is Good Friday, which is a sacred day focusing on sacrifice, atonement for sins, and the divine love shown through suffering. It is the day we remember for the crucifixion of Christ. However you acknowledge it, we hope that this is the start of a lovely Easter weekend for you

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, which is part of Autism Acceptance Month. This month is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, celebrating neurodiversity, and increasing understanding of autism to make sure that all voices are heard equally. It's time to come together to accept, understand and support one another

01/04/2026

We've been making Easter-themed table centrepieces, and having a fantastic time while we're at it

01/04/2026

April is here! We love this quote from William Shakespeare, whose birthday is coming up later this month... the world finally feels as though it's waking up again

24/03/2026

We are very proud to support Miles for smiles as corporate sponsors. They do absolutely phenomenal work. We are particularly looking forward to this event later this year. Hurry up, though, as tickets are selling out fast!

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all of our friends who are celebrating!

19/03/2026

This is an open, honest and inspiring account of neurodiversity from someone working within the healthcare industry. Thank you so much for sharing your story in celebration of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, so that others know they're not alone

“Remember your brain is not wrong – it’s just different”

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 – 23 March 2026), an annual awareness week that celebrates and challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, the Trust has spoken with a Trust administrator about her experience of being neurodivergent.

Neurological differences affect 15-20% of people in the UK. By highlighting the strengths and positive perspectives of neurodivergent people, this helps to celebrate their unique talents and ways of thinking.

Esther Rook, Medical Education Administrator at Derbyshire Healthcare, shares her experience of having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the impact this has had on her life.

Read more: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/about-us/latest-news/neurodiversity-celebration-week-remember-your-brain-not-wrong-its-just-different