Thistle Court Care Home

02/12/2025

This National Grief Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on a kind of grief that families often carry alone.

Please take a moment to read the full piece, it highlights the quiet losses so many people live with, and why no one should have to face them on their own.

https://thistlecourtcarehome.com/2025/12/02/the-grief-that-starts-before-goodbye/

National Grief Awareness Week is a reminder that grief isn’t something we should carry alone. When we talk about it, it becomes a little lighter....

01/12/2025

Please have a read of our latest newsletter for all updates this quarter 🥰

https://thistlecourtcarehome.com/newsletter/

Our Newsletters Stay updated with the latest insights, events, and stories from our team. Edition 4 2025 Newsletter Catch up on this month’s events, projects, and opportunities in our latest […]

27/11/2025

Join us on Tuesday 2nd December for our Christmas Tree lighting event where we will be accompanied by the choir from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bring your loved ones along, enjoy the music, warm mince pies and hot chocolate, let’s get into the Christmas spirt 🎅🎄

20/11/2025

Vera spent time exploring our sensory areas. Familiar sights and textures can open the door to connection. A sparkle that catches the eye, or the familiar sights of a flower stall and bakery can focus attention and support a sense of calm

18/11/2025

Our Tea and Cake Tuesdays are all about slowing down, catching up, and sharing a few laughs over a table full of treats. From chocolate donuts to homemade cupcakes, it’s a little midweek moment everyone looks forward to.

13/11/2025

There’s something special about creative time, the quiet focus, the choice of colours, and the sense of achievement that comes with seeing it all come together.

12/11/2025

Thankyou South Wales Argus for Publishing this amazing story 🤩

Freida Jones, former care worker and Red Cross volunteer, finds renewed purpose and community at Thistle Court Care Home.

10/11/2025

In our latest team challenge we did a “Guess Who?” competition that had everyone laughing as we tried to match the faces to our team members. There were plenty of surprises, a fair bit of detective work, and, of course, lots of chocolate rewards for the best guessers.

09/11/2025

This Remembrance Sunday, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude. Remembering those who served, and those who continue to serve.

For many, it is a day of memories. Stories passed down, photographs kept safe, names that remain spoken. We honour them by remembering, and by continuing to value peace, dignity and community in the present.

07/11/2025

Bonfire Night means sparklers, smiles and a chilly November evening well spent. ✨🎇

06/11/2025

There’s nothing quite like a sweet treat to brighten up the week! Peter wasted no time getting stuck into Tracey’s Treat Trolley, reaching straight in to grab himself a goodie (or two!)

05/11/2025

Who needs Wembley when you’ve got table football and a bit of healthy competition right here? Just on a slightly smaller pitch! 😉 There were cheers, near misses, and plenty of laughter as the goals kept coming (and the bragging rights grew!).