Bupa UK

27/07/2025

‼️ POSTPONED ‼️
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Ballet afternoon has been postponed. We will update you tomorrow with a new date!
Thank you for your understanding 💙

25/07/2025

💙 Happy International Self Care Day 💙
Yesterday we talked about ways to look after ourselves and indulged in some pampering sessions. Residents enjoyed foot spas, hand and foot massages and manicures.
How do YOU practice self care?

24/07/2025

This morning we had the most magical visit from Sarah and H of Dinky Ponies with their gorgeous little Tinks, the miniature Shetland pony. Our residents were so happy to see her and showered her with hugs and kisses.
Research has shown that animal therapy in care homes brings endless benefits including companionship, emotional support and reducing loneliness. It also comes with it's health benefits including reduced blood pressure, lowered stress levels, and increased physical activity.
Thank you to Dinky Ponies for putting a smile on our wonderful residents' faces 💙🐴

24/07/2025

The results are in! The unlucky winners with the most votes and there for taking on the are -

Kelcey - 73 votes
Alex - 25 votes
Kim - 16 votes

Thank you to everyone who voted, we cannot wait to see them complete the challenge!😉

Date to be confirmed - Stay tuned to see these 3 lovely ladies get covered in freezing water and ice all in the name of Dementia UK

There is still time to donate, so please see the link below!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelcey-channing-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

23/07/2025

Yesterday morning we were visited by the lovely ladies of Mindsong. We sang songs like "We'll meet again" and "Michael row the boat ashore" and it really brought us all together.
Elsewhere in the home residents enjoyed 1-2-1 chats, Daily Sparkle newspapers, walks in our garden, visits from family and friends and a good game of Scrabble.

21/07/2025

Good Morning.

We would like to invite you to join us Sunday 27th July for an afternoon at the Ballet.
For more information please see the poster below.

21/07/2025

🐍 Rock Snake Update 🐍

On Saturday we had 3 little visitors who came to add their own painted rocks to our snake! It's coming along very nicely but we'd really love some more so that we can create a second rock snake in our other garden.

How to get involved...
🐍 Paint/draw/colour a rock however you like, the jazzier the better!
🐍 Pop your name on the underneath so we know who created it!
🐍 Drop it off or post it to Elm Grove Care Home, Somerford Road, GL71TX
and we will do the rest!
Keep an eye on our page to see how it's coming along!

20/07/2025

👨‍🚀🚀 Happy Space Exploration Day 🚀👨‍🚀
Today we celebrated the 56th anniversary of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. We watched some moon landing footage, held a space themed quiz, splash-painted our own galaxies and talked all things space. Many of us recognised Armstrong's famous line "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
We also asked the question "Would you go to space if you had the chance?"
Most of us said YES!!!
Some residents have finished their space afternoon watching 2001: A Space Odyssey.

17/07/2025

Not only do we care and love our residents, we also care about nature.
This afternoon our manager Kim took to nursing a black bird who had fallen from the roof of the shed into a paint tray, lucky it only had water in it. he is now safely recovering in a homemade cardboard home. We all have our fingers crossed for him.

17/07/2025

Yesterday started off with another relaxing morning of warm bubbly foot spas and foot massages ☺️ After our delicious chicken Caesar salad lunch we were so happy to see the sun had returned after the miserable day on Tuesday. We all pottered out to the garden for a spot of golf as the Golf Open Championship is on this week. ⛳
Residents also enjoyed hot dogs for "Hot Dog Day". Some said they'd not eaten one in years and it brought back some lovely memories🌭
Elsewhere in our home and garden, residents have enjoyed their Daily Sparkle newspapers, ball games and garden walks! ☀

16/07/2025

Depression can feel overwhelming, but small, achievable goals can make a real difference. 💙 In this reel, Matt Johnson shares practical advice on how to break things down into manageable steps and why celebrating even the smallest wins matters. Progress doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.

Share this with someone who might need this gentle reminder today. 💬

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3IxYtAb

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16/07/2025

Yesterday our residents enjoyed a nice relaxing foot-spa in rose petal bubbles. There were lots of "Ohh"s and "Ahh"s while they had their feet massaged with rose scented lotion.
After lunch we were visited by Reverend Luke for a group Holy Communion followed by personal prayers in residents' bedrooms.
We then got busy exercising with Martha from G Fitness. She used upbeat music to get us moving and we had a fab time with lots of giggles.

15/07/2025

With measles cases on the rise in the UK, here's what you need to know about how to spot the signs of infection, and when to seek urgent medical care.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ONfJ4G

11/07/2025

Beat the heat! ☀️ Did you know that children are more prone to heat exhaustion and heatstroke? Dr. Ravi Lukha shares top tips to keep your little ones cool and safe during this weekend's heatwave.

https://bit.ly/4eSzhk8

As Suss*x braces for another heatwave, experts are urging parents across the county to stay alert for signs of heatstroke in children and how to prevent it in the first place.

07/07/2025

105! Many happy returns to Hilda, one of our lovely residents at St Mark's Care Home in Maidenhead. 🥳💙

02/07/2025

What's normal and what's not? 💩 👀 Dr. Zoe Williams deciphers baby poo colours so you know when to relax and when to call the doctor. Save this one for later, and share it with your parent friends!

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01/07/2025

Find something to do for yourself today. Struggling with your mental health? You’re not alone. Everyone has their own coping mechanisms and tactics. Matt Johnson talks about how he makes time for himself and provides you with some suggestions. 💙 Share with friends and family who might need to hear this today.



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01/07/2025

Struggling to sleep with the heat? 🥵 ☀️ Our Bupa sleep experts bring you some top tips to help you sleep better in these temperatures.

Find out more:

Read our article by Bupa sleep experts on how to sleep during hot weather.

30/06/2025

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25/06/2025

🎪✨ Festival season is ON — and so is the mission to survive it in one piece. Here’s your ultimate guide to staying healthy while living your best glittery life:

💧 Hydration hacks: Water > warm cider. Add electrolytes, freeze your bottles, and sip between sips.
👟 Protect your feet: Dance hard, but don’t let blisters ruin your vibe. Comfy shoes + plasters = lifesavers.
🍗 Avoid food poisoning: If it smells dodgy, it is dodgy. Trust your gut before it betrays you.
🔒 Safe s*x: Pack protection. Consent is s*xy. So is being prepared.
☀️ Sun damage: SPF is your BFF. Reapply like your skin depends on it (because it does).
🧠 Panic attack plan: Overwhelmed? Step away, breathe deep, text a mate. You’re not alone.
🎧 Protect your hearing: Earplugs = cool. Tinnitus = not.
🚽 Make sure you poo: Festival food + dehydration = constipation nation. Fibre up and don’t hold it in.
💥 Your body is your festival ticket — treat it like VIP.
👉 Tag a mate who needs this checklist and save this post for your packing prep!

23/06/2025

Looks like a fantastic weekend at our Sutton Lodge Care Home in Weybridge 💙

09/06/2025

Loving the nails, ladies! Pampering all round at Sandhills Court Care Home in Scunthorpe. 💙