Homefield Grange Care Home

25/02/2026

🍽️ Supporting Residents with Dysphagia – With Skill, Care and Creativity

Last week, our Head Chefs came together for an advanced training workshop focused on supporting residents who live with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). The session was led by Andy Cullum, National Trainer for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), giving our chefs the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and practical skills.

So what does this mean for residents and families?

✔️ Safer dining experiences, reducing the risks associated with swallowing difficulties
✔️ Meals tailored precisely to individual texture needs using the IDDSI framework
✔️ Food that remains nutritious, recognisable and beautifully presented
✔️ Encouraging residents to eat with confidence, pleasure and dignity

From recreating full traditional meals across multiple texture levels to learning how to test consistency accurately, the workshop reinforced how creativity and consistency work hand-in-hand to deliver truly person-centred care.

Because mealtimes should always be something to enjoy 💜

Read more about the training here:
👉 https://www.caringhomes.org/news/caring-homes-head-chefs-learn-advanced-skills-to-benefit-residents-with-dysphagia

12/02/2026

🌟 We’re proud to announce that Ashleigh O’Brien has been named Apprentice of the Year by the University of Wi******er. 🌟

As a Nursing Associate Apprentice at Latham Lodge Nursing & Residential Care Home, Ashleigh’s dedication to learning, professionalism and compassionate care has made a real difference, not only to her colleagues, but to the residents she supports every day.

This well-deserved award highlights how developing skills on the job helps us deliver confident, high-quality, person-centred care.

Congratulations Ashleigh, we’re so proud of you. To read more about Ashleigh’s success, visit - https://www.caringhomescareers.co.uk/learning-and-development

09/02/2026

This National Apprenticeship Week we’re celebrating the incredible team members who continue to grow with us.

At Caring Homes, apprenticeships aren’t about starting from scratch, they’re about supporting our existing teams to build confidence, gain recognised qualifications and develop skills for life, all while continuing in their roles.

From leadership and management to specialist care pathways, ongoing learning helps our teams feel supported and that means our residents benefit from experienced, knowledgeable and familiar faces every day.

Because when our people grow, everyone benefits. Find out more at https://www.caringhomescareers.co.uk/learning-and-development

30/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

In the last of our videos on nursing care this month, we wanted to highlight that sometimes, the biggest difference nursing care makes is in the confidence it gives, to residents and to their families.

This case study shows how the right nursing support, at the right time, helped improve one resident’s health and wellbeing, allowing them to feel more settled, supported and secure.

📹 Watch how nursing care can make a meaningful difference. https://vimeo.com/1044343733

Join us as Sue shares the remarkable story of her friend Jill’s journey to better health after moving to Homefield Grange Care Home. Thanks to the tailored…

28/01/2026

Cake alert 🚨
The cake trolley has arrived, and it’s making its rounds 🎂
Warning : approaching may cause sudden happiness, spontaneous cake debates and serious fork-to-mouth coordination.
Come grab a slice before it mysteriously disappears.. ( we don’t know where it goes , it’s like cake magic 😁)

23/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

Good nursing care isn’t just about treatment, it’s about helping people live well, day to day.

Across our homes, our nurses support residents to manage health conditions while still enjoying the routines, activities and moments that matter most to them. Whether it’s pain management, medication support or simply being there for reassurance, nursing care plays a quiet but powerful role in everyday life.

📹 Take a look at how our teams support residents across our homes - https://vimeo.com/1044334383

At Caring Homes, our highly skilled and compassionate nursing team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care to residents with a variety of needs. This video…

22/01/2026

Is there a better way to spend a rainy day than shopping followed by a cheeky macdonalds 🍔🍟

21/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age – Join Us 💙

We are opening our doors to the local community with a friendly, informative health event on Wednesday 28th January between 11.00am and 2.00pm

Come along and enjoy:
✅ Free blood pressure check
🍽️Get some simple nutritional advice
🍓Enjoy a free healthy snack
👱🏼 Meet our friendly nursing and care teams and ask questions about care

Whether you’re supporting a loved one or simply want to learn more, you’ll be very welcome.

📍 RSVP Becci Woolard, Customer Relationship Manager, on 07557 605 751 or by email rwoolard@caringhomes.org

16/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

As we get older, health needs can change, sometimes gradually, sometimes unexpectedly. Across many of our homes, our nursing teams provide round-the-clock support that helps residents stay as well, comfortable and independent as possible.

From monitoring long-term conditions to responding quickly when something doesn’t feel quite right, our nurses are there with reassurance, expertise and kindness; every day and every night.

This short video gives a glimpse into the nursing care we’re proud to provide across Caring Homes.
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Discover the outstanding nursing care provided across our Caring Homes care homes. Our dedicated nurses and carers work tirelessly to ensure every resident receives…

24/12/2025

The festivities are beginning and the excitement is brewing… Happy Christmas Eve 🎅🏻

10/12/2025

It’s Wednesday again - the day the High Tea Trolley rolls out like it’s the star of its own parade . The residents get excited … and let’s be honest, the staff probably get even more excited ☺️

19/11/2025

Christmas tree assembled. It jingles, it sparkles, and it definitely knows it’s the main character. 🎄