Hilton Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

07/09/2025

Supporting local businesses ❤️ We recently popped into Lexi’s Cafe and Bakery for some hot drinks and the most delicious sausage rolls!

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

06/09/2025

🎶 Individual Music Therapy Sessions with Julie Bristow🎶

We are delighted to share that Julie Bristow will now be visiting us once a week to provide individual music therapy sessions for our residents, including those who are cared for in their own rooms.

Julie is a wonderfully friendly and compassionate lady, and our residents connect with her very naturally. Her sessions bring comfort, joy, and a real sense of wellbeing, often brightening the whole day with the power of music.

We are truly grateful to have her support in enriching the lives of our residents through the therapeutic gift of music. ❤️🎶

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

05/09/2025

Yesterday we received a wonderful "Memory Box" gift from Boots for our residents – and we are absolutely delighted! ❤️🎁

The box is filled with nostalgic treasures such as retro toiletries and health products, a baby’s weight card, vintage-style packaging, a silk scarf, sunglasses, a candle, lavender bags and lots more.

It has already sparked so many conversations, with residents sharing memories and stories from years gone by. 💬💖

A huge thank you to Boots UK for this thoughtful gift – it’s not just a box of items, it’s a box full of memories. 🌟

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

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

Despite the heavy rain, our residents had a wonderful time in the garden centre. They enjoyed browsing the seasonal displays, doing a bit of shopping, and of course sharing a comforting cup of tea. To our delight, we also bumped into our sister's home, Melbourn Springs Care Home - Barchester Healthcare , at the same time. It was lovely to have a quick catch-up and exchange warm greetings between our residents. The rain may have been pouring, but it certainly didn’t dampen our spirits – we made it a truly joyful outing filled with smiles and laughter.

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

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

Just look at how happy our residents were last night, joyfully engaging with Alex, singing along and even dancing in their chairs. It was such a lively and heart-warming evening filled with smiles and laughter. 😍❤️

03/09/2025

Yesterday's evening music session was a huge hit! Everyone had such a wonderful time, singing along and dancing in their chairs. It was so good to see our residents enjoying themselves together before bedtime. We've tried many different activities after supper, but last night was a big success, with everyone staying awake and joining in. The positive feedback was lovely, with residents saying how good Alex Southgate Musician was. Janet said it was "just perfect"! What a brilliant way to end the day. 👌❤️😍

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

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

We recently visited The Bell Bottisham , a favourite spot of our residents’ ambassador John. He enjoyed a pint of beer while Greta treated herself to a refreshing cider, and together they tucked into chips with plenty of cheerful chit-chat. As their carer, I didn’t have a drink myself, but it was lovely to share the outing with them. We all left the pub feeling relaxed and content. 🍻✨

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

01/09/2025

✨ A couple of wonderful videos from the Cloud Nine Choir last Saturday - what a truly uplifting performance! 🎶 A huge thank you to the amazing Julie Bristow for making it so special. 💫❤️🎶🎵💃🕺

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

31/08/2025

We have a few lovely clips from Margaret’s birthday, including a beautiful performance by her granddaughter Maria. For those who couldn’t be there on the day, we’d love for Maria to perform again — her voice was absolutely incredible, and Margaret was so very proud of her. ❤️

31/08/2025

🎉✨ Wishing our lovely Margaret a very Happy Belated 90th Birthday! ✨🎉

Margaret celebrated this incredible milestone surrounded by her loving family on Friday and Saturday. 💐 Her talented granddaughter, Maria, performed some very special songs, making the occasion even more magical — especially for Margaret. 🎶❤️

On behalf of everyone at Hilton Park, we hope you had the most wonderful time filled with love, joy, and treasured memories. 💕 Here’s to many more happy and healthy years ahead! 🥂🎂🌹

30/08/2025

Cloud Nine Choir Lights Up Our Day 🎶🎵

Due to today’s weather, we brought our event indoors — and what a fantastic time everyone had! Our residents were singing, dancing, clapping along, and sharing such wonderful feedback afterwards. 🎶💃🕺

A huge thank you to the Cloud Nine Choir, led by the talented Julie Bristow, for their brilliant performance. Your energy and music truly lifted the room, and we’re already looking forward to your next visit! 😍❤️👏

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

29/08/2025

Today, one of our residents, Margaret, enjoyed a special tour of our kitchen. She had been asking our hostess, Monika, lots of questions about how the food is prepared and how the kitchen operates. Monika kindly invited her to visit the kitchen and see for herself, and Margaret happily agreed.

Once she was provided with the correct kitchen gear and ready to enter safely, Monika and our kitchen assistants explained what time they usually start work and how the colour-coded knives are used for different foods. They also reminded her about the importance of following kitchen safety rules at all times.

Margaret came out with a big smile, delighted with the tour and amazed at how many residents we serve at each meal. A big thank you to our Catering Team for making her day so special! 😊❤️

To find out more about life at Hilton Park, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/hilton-park-care-home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01223 811256.

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. ✨

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. 👏