Broadway Halls Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

11/10/2025

🎃👻 Trick or Treat Week at Broadway Halls! 👻🎃

Between 3:00pm and 4:30pm, Monday 27th to Friday 31st October we’re opening our doors to young trick-or-treaters for a spooky and fun visit!

Children are welcome to come along in their fancy dress costumes, accompanied by an adult, to meet our residents and show off their Halloween outfits. 🧙‍♂️🧛‍♀️🧟

Our residents will be ready with sweets to share in return for your spooky smiles and festive spirit. 🍬👻

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

08/10/2025

🪔✨ Celebrate Diwali with Us! ✨🪔

Join us on 22nd October at 2:30pm as we come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights in style!

We’re excited to welcome Ultimate Bhangra, who will be hosting a fun-filled workshop where you can:
💃 Learn Bhangra dancing
🥁 Try your hand at playing the Dhol (chop drum)

It’s set to be a vibrant and joyful afternoon and everyone is welcome to come along and take part!

Let’s celebrate with music, movement, and community spirit. 🌟

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

07/10/2025

🍻Broadway Halls hosting Oktoberfest🍻

Join us for good beer, great company, and unforgettable memories!
Where the brews are cold, the tunes are lively, and the vibes are unbeatable! 🎉🍺

06/10/2025

🎂 Baking Club Fun at Broadway Halls! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Our lovely residents teamed up with the Activities Team to bake a delicious Victoria sponge cake from scratch! 🧁

What made it extra special was the way everyone shared their own tips and mixing methods, and family secrets were all part of the recipe! Together, they created the perfect Victoria sponge with a real personal touch with whipped cream on top.
Residents tasted the leftover cake mix, it brought back childhood memories.

💛 The benefits were just as sweet as the cake:
• Reminiscing and sharing memories
• Feeling valued and involved
• Keeping hands and minds active
• Building friendships
• Pride in creating something together

The cake was a triumph, but the smiles, laughter and teamwork were the real treat! 🥰

05/10/2025

🎃🕸️ Halloween Party at Broadway Halls! 🕸️🎃

Get ready for some spooky fun! Join us on Friday 31st October from 2pm to 4pm for our Halloween Party at Broadway Halls Care Home.

Family, friends, and staff are all welcome to join in the:
👻 Fun and games
🏆 Fancy dress competition with prizes for the best costumes

Come along in your spookiest, silliest, or most creative outfits and help us make it a frightfully fantastic afternoon!

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

02/10/2025

📚National Poetry Day at Broadway Halls📚

Today, our residents at Broadway Halls, celebrated National Poetry Day in the most wonderful way!

We gathered together to read aloud a selection of well-loved and famous poems, sparking memories, smiles, and thoughtful conversations. From classic verses to heartfelt favourites, each reading brought its own charm and meaning.

It was fantastic to see residents getting involved sharing poems they remembered from years ago, listening attentively to others, and reflecting on the beauty of words.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part. Poetry truly has the power to bring people together! ❤️

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

🎉 Broadway Halls Games Bonanza 🎉

Our residents had an absolute blast at our Games Bonanza. From friendly competition to plenty of laughter, it was a day full of joy and connection.

They enjoyed a fantastic mix of games, including:
🎲 Giant Snakes and Ladders
❌⭕ Noughts and Crosses
🔠 Scrabble
♟️Chess, Draughts and Dominoes
and much more.

It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved, sharing smiles, and making memories together.

Here’s to more fun-filled days at Broadway Halls! 💜

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

29/09/2025

🌟 Supporting Our Community 🌟

We’re delighted to announce that the Barchester Charity Foundation has donated £736 to the Dudley Caribbean and Friends Association (DCFA)

This generous contribution will fund a special outing to the Black Country Living Museum for 25–30 elderly members of the association. 🎉🏛️

Thanks to this support, members will enjoy a meaningful day out filled with history, connection, and community spirit.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this possible, it’s initiatives like this that make a real difference in people’s lives. ❤️



Barchester's Charitable Foundation

28/09/2025

☕️ Macmillan Coffee Morning at Broadway 🍰

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Macmillan Coffee Morning at Broadway Halls on Friday.

With your support, whether you baked, donated, or simply stopped by for a cuppa and a chat, we raised £52.10 for Macmillan and their incredible work supporting people living with cancer.

It was a wonderful morning full of community spirit, delicious treats, and generosity. Together, we made a real difference. 💚

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

National Activity Providers Association

22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.