OSJCT Grevill House

04/07/2025

🌸 Community Afternoon Tea at Grevill House 🌸

We had a truly wonderful day on Wednesday 25th June, celebrating Care Home Open Week with our very own Community Afternoon Tea ☕🧁🧀

Although Care Home Open Week officially ran from 16 - 22 June, we were delighted to mark the occasion just a few days later with a fantastic gathering of residents, families, and local guests.
A huge thank you to Councillor Angie Boyes for joining us and spending time with our residents and team, despite her busy schedule. Your visit brought so much enjoyment to everyone, and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. 💛

We’d also like to give a special thank you our amazing kitchen team, and especially Chef-Maxi, who lovingly prepared all the delicious handmade cakes and biscuits – the Victoria sponge and shortbreads was a real highlight! Everyone also enjoyed a lovely selection of cheeses and crackers, which added an extra special touch to the afternoon. 🧀✨

And of course, thank you to all the families who came along to share in the afternoon – your presence made the day feel truly special.

Community events like this mean so much to our residents, as they foster connection, spark joy, and create lasting memories 💫

01/07/2025

🎾 Game, Set, Summer! ☀️

Several of our Central homes across Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, along with our Extra Care Housing schemes, came together to create a fun video to kick off the summer season and celebrate the arrival of Wimbledon!

The video reflects a volley of collaboration and community across our homes—bringing people together, encouraging wellbeing, and serving joy in these shared moments.

We’re ready to go… and we’re bringing our A-game, set and match! 💪🎉

26/06/2025

📚🔍 Meet Jean – our resident crime story enthusiast!

Jean has a real passion for reading and can often be found with her nose in a good book - especially if it’s a gripping crime or mystery novel! 🕵️‍♀️

She loves unravelling the twists and turns of a good whodunnit, and it’s always a joy to see her so engaged in the stories she reads. Our team knows just how much Jean enjoys her books - and whenever someone has a spare mystery novel to share, it often finds its way straight to her! 💛

We love supporting our residents’ individual interests and making sure there’s always time for the things they enjoy most.

Do you have any crime story reads you recommend for Jean? if so, pop them in the comments box, below.

25/06/2025

We're chuffed to announce that The Orders of St John Care Trust has been recognised as one of the top care providers in the UK as part of the first-ever Lottie Awards, launched by the elderly care platform Lottie.

The Lottie Awards were created to shine a spotlight on the very best in the UK care sector, celebrating care teams across the UK who consistently go above and beyond.

Congratulations to everyone who made this possible. 💙

🎉 We’re proud to be named one of Lottie’s Top 10 Large Care Home Providers in the UK! 🏆

At a time when trust, compassion, and expertise matter more than ever, being recognised by Lottie in their inaugural Lottie Awards is something we’re truly honoured by.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our incredible teams who go above and beyond every day to support residents and their families. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible💙

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Pqgt50WfXyX

17/06/2025

🎤✨ Mamma Mia, what an afternoon! ✨🎤

Recently, we had an absolutely fabulous time here at Grevill House when the talented David Gaston came to entertain us with a lively ABBA-themed performance! 💃🕺

Our team fully joined the celebration, dressing up and sharing the joy with our residents. From singing and dancing to plenty of laughs, it was a feel-good afternoon enjoyed by everyone. It was a joy to see residents up on their feet, especially sharing a dance with our Management Team: Suzi, Kasia and Sarah.

Even more special was the moment when one of our residents joined David for a song! 🎶💛 Swipe through our photos to see the smiles and sparkle! 📸

15/05/2025

🇬🇧 Central Celebrate VE Day 🇬🇧

We celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe throughout our Central Division of care homes.

From musicians and dancing to delicious afternoon teas and street parties, the residents at our homes enjoyed a truly special day filled with joy, laughter, and great entertainment.

Thank you to everyone involved who made it a fantastic day for our residents, team members and the community.👏💙🇬🇧

19/04/2025

Music is such a powerful tool - it can lift spirits, spark memories, and create meaningful connections. At Grevill House, we love seeing how music brings joy to our residents in different ways. 💙

One of our residents is a big fan of Roy Orbison, and he recently enjoyed listening to his favourite songs while having his morning coffee. Moments like this are part of our person-centred approach, where we focus on what matters most to each individual - their interests, their stories, and the little things that bring them happiness. 🌟

Whether it’s singing along, tapping a foot, or simply listening, music always finds a way to touch the heart. 💙

15/04/2025

Staying active is so important for wellbeing - and here at Grevill House, we make it enjoyable too. 💙

Every Wednesday morning, Sarah joins us to lead our residents in a gentle yoga and movement session. These classes are a wonderful way to improve flexibility, balance, and boost mood - and our residents always look forward to them.

As the weather improves, we’re excited to start holding these sessions outdoors in our lovely garden, making the most of the fresh air and sunshine.

Whether it’s a seated stretch or some deep breathing, it’s all about keeping bodies moving and minds calm. 🌟

10/04/2025

Reminiscing is such a meaningful activity for people of all ages. We all enjoy looking back at happy memories and sharing stories from the past - and here at Grevill House, we’ve created a special Reminiscence Corner just for that. It’s filled with resources that can spark conversations and bring back fond memories. 💙

Recently, our Home Manager, Suzi, brought in a wonderful collection of vintage magazines from 1963, 1966, 1973, and 1978 - a treasure her brother discovered when he bought a house.

Our residents have truly enjoyed browsing through them. Some of their lovely reactions included: “That’s a good sort of magazine - they’re great!”, “I don’t remember all the fashion from the old days, but this is brilliant!”, “Great old time!”

Everyone is welcome to visit our Reminiscence Corner and take a step back in time with us. 🌟

03/04/2025

The Central Home Managers and Support Staff at OSJCT are taking on the Spring Wolf Run 5K challenge—mud, water, obstacles, and all! We’re running to raise funds for an unforgettable party for our residents. 💙
We’re hoping to bring together all our Central Homes and Extra Care Housing schemes in Oxfordshire for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and celebration.
Please sponsor us and help make this special event happen! Every donation, big or small, will bring joy to those we care for. Thank you so much for your support! 🌟
👉 https://givestar.io/gs/my-wolf-run-challenge-89527

The Central Home Managers and Support Staff at OSJCT are taking on the Spring Wolf Run 5K challenge—mud, water, obstacles, and all! We’re running to raise funds for an unforgettable party for our residents. 💙

We’re hoping to bring together all our Central Homes and Extra Care Housing schemes in Oxfordshire for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and celebration.

Please sponsor us and help make this special event happen! Every donation, big or small, will bring joy to those we care for. Thank you so much for your support! 🌟

👉 https://givestar.io/gs/my-wolf-run-challenge-89527

14/03/2025

If you’re planning a holiday and want peace of mind knowing your loved one is well cared for, we have availability for short-stay respite care this spring. Our home offers a safe, caring and fun environment where they’ll receive the support they need.

Get in touch with our team to learn more about respite care and its many benefits.
📞0800 988 8133
💻www.osjct.co.uk/care-services/respite-care

09/01/2025

If you or a loved one are looking for a break this New Year, we have availability for short stay respite care in January.

Get in touch with our team to find out more about respite care and its many benefits.
📞0800 988 8133
💻www.osjct.co.uk/care-services/respite-care