Broadway Halls Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

05/09/2025

Magic table madness 💥

At Broadway Halls we are very lucky to have a state of the art Magic Table as well as a RITA system, these are jam packed full of fun things to do, such as puzzles, brain games, music, films and so much more!
Our residents love spending time exploring the many apps and competing against eachother in multi player games or playing single player games like solitaire.
Everyone in the home has access to these devices anytime as we continue to bring tech to the care home :)

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

04/09/2025

⭐ LaingBuisson 2025 Award Finalist ⭐

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Care Home Group of the Year’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards.

Now in their 20th year, the awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK health and social care industry.

With more than 400 entries submitted across each category, being named a finalist is a real honour.

This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication, hard work and compassion of all our teams and colleagues across Barchester – a big thank you for everything they do each day! 👏

The winners will be announced on the 20th November 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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03/09/2025

✨🎭 Bringing the Fringe to Strachan House ✨🎵

Residents, families and visitors at Strachan House Care Home in enjoyed an afternoon of fantastic performances as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Care Fest.

Now in its third year, the Fringe Care Fest brings the magic of the Fringe directly to care home residents who can no longer visit the festival venues.

Talented singer and pianist Jacqui Randa warmed up the crowd with her excellent keyboard skills and cheeky anecdotes. After a short break for more prosecco in the sun, everyone relaxed to the wonderful voice of Duane Forrest.

It was an amazing experience, complete with a special party menu from the home’s kitchen team, plenty of drinks – and of course, lots of dancing.

A big thank you to all involved in making this event such a success. 👏

02/09/2025

⭐ A Perfect 10! ⭐

We’re thrilled to share that Iverley View Care Home in has received a 10 out of 10 score on the independent care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, after a series of glowing reviews.

This fantastic achievement places Iverley View 7th out of 7,238 care homes across England and 1st in their county.

A big thank you to the team who work incredibly hard to provide the highest standard of care and support to residents and their families. Truly well deserved. 👏

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02/09/2025

Music makes us happy 🎶

Today we were entertained by the wonderful Paul, he sang a great mix of songs which had the residents smiling, singing along and even doing the hokey cokey!

We always have fun when Paul arrives and we're looking forward to the next performance!
Thanks again Paul :)

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

29/08/2025

🐾 Residents Welcome Furry Friends 🐾

Our care homes and hospitals recently marked National Dog Day in style by hosting a range of activities for all to enjoy, including dog shows, pet therapy sessions and community events.

From four-legged companions to wagging tails and friendly competitions, it was a wonderful day that brought joy and smiles to everyone.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments. ✨

27/08/2025

⭐ Champions of Care: The Care Quality Leaders Network ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Sue Sheath, our Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, has been featured in this month’s Caring Times magazine for her work founding the Care Quality Leaders Network.

In June, the network held its first face-to-face conference entitled ‘Innovating Care Quality: Leadership in Action’ in London, bringing together colleagues from across the adult social care sector.

What began as a small group of providers meeting informally before the pandemic has grown under Sue’s leadership into a thriving network of over 90 organisations – from large operators to mid-sized and smaller providers nationwide – all united by a shared commitment to champion high-quality care.

Sue commented: “I am so proud of how this group has grown over the last five years into an incredible supportive network with real influence. I was keen to create an opportunity for the group to meet face to face to hear from some of the biggest names in the sector about the challenges and opportunities we face and share ideas and best practice. I would like to thank all our generous partners such as Radar Healthcare, Care Launch and Nourish Care, who made this event possible.”

We’re so proud of Sue for her hard work in creating this fantastic network and for running such a successful event that brought together so many excellent minds! 👏

26/08/2025

📸 World Photography Day 🌟

Recently, residents and patients up and down the country celebrated World Photography Day with flair and creativity.

Throughout the day, everyone enjoyed a range of themed activities and art sessions, from crafting photo books and collages to participating in professional photoshoots and capturing images of their favourite objects and subjects.

It was also a wonderful opportunity for all to reflect on past experiences by looking at treasured photographs and sharing happy memories.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments.

26/08/2025

🐶 international dog day competition winners 🐶

Wow! What a response we've had, a massive thank you to everyone who joined in with sending us your wonderful dog photos. Our residents have found this so hard to pick the winners but nevertheless the winners have been crowned 👑

The winners are........
Cutest dog
1st place- Luna submitted by Lisa Phillips
2nd place - Mabel submitted by Jane Drury

Funniest dog
1st place - Alfie submitted by a residents granddaughter
2nd place - photo submitted by Jlo Jodie ( no dog name )

Dog the residents wanted to take home
1st place - Lana submitted by Amanda Jane
2nd place - Lady bug submitted by Jo Downing

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you again for all joining in.
Prizes will be available to collect from Thursday :)



To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway

25/08/2025

🐶 last chance to enter the dog competition 🐶

In celebration of international dog day on the 26th August we will be having our virtual Facebook dog competition.
Today is your last chance to enter either by posting a photo of your dog along with their name on this post or alternatively you can send it in an email to Broadwayhalls.activities@barchester.com.
The competition will close tonight at midnight and the residents will be picking the winners tomorrow and winners will be announced tomorrow afternoon.
Good luck!



To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway

22/08/2025

✨🏍️ Speedway Wish Granted 🏍️✨

This week, the team at Hickathrift House Care Home in was delighted to grant another special wish through their ‘Post a Wish’ initiative – a visit to the King's Lynn Speedway - the Home of the Stars.

It was a fantastic experience, with riders kindly taking time to chat and reminisce with a resident about past races and bikes. The Speedway team ensured the evening was special, welcoming everyone on arrival and making the visit unforgettable.

Residents truly enjoyed sitting in the front row, cheering on the riders and sharing stories of speedway events gone by.

A big thank you to all involved in making this trip possible. 👏

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22/08/2025

🍽👥 Don't forget, you're invited to our Don't Dine Alone event at Broadway Halls! Join us for a delicious meal and friendly company in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you're a neighbour, family member, or member of our community, we invite you to share a meal and connect with others.

Our next event will be next Friday 29th August. Save the date and let's enjoy good food and great company together! If you'd like to attend, please let us know on the number below so we can make sure there's plenty of food available for you.

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

21/08/2025

🤩 Adventure Day Out for Mortain Place Residents 🤩

Residents at Mortain Place Care Home in enjoyed an unforgettable day at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

From speeding around the go-kart track and meeting extraordinary animals to splashing down the water slides, it was a day full of fun.

To make the trip even more special, residents and colleagues were joined by Malcolm from ITV News Meridian, who captured the excitement on camera and spoke to the residents about their experiences.

The team at Mortain Place believe days like this are an important way to enrich the lives of residents, creating lasting memories for all involved.

Take a look at the fantastic broadcast coverage below! 👇

Watch the latest from ITV News - Barchester Mortain Place in Eastbourne takes its residents on day trips to an adventure park with activities such as go-karting and water slides

19/08/2025

🌟🏆 10 Years Long Service! 🏆🌟

Please join us in saying a HUGE congratulations to our wonderful Activities Assistant, Nicky, who has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years. Congratulations Nicky!

Nicky started at Barchester in August 2015 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. She is an integral part of the Activities team, greeting everyone with a smile and the residents are always so pleased to see her, knowing a great time will be had whatever they are up to – as long as Nicky is there 🤗

Nicky was presented with her award and flowers by our General Manager Nick, and Activities Co-ordinator Scott. Well done Nicky from all of us at Broadway Halls - we're looking forward to the next 10! 🥳

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway

19/08/2025

🦆📚 A Quacking Good Story from Atfield House 📚🦆

We’re excited to share that Atfield House Care Home in , London has launched their very own children’s storybook, inspired by a much-loved tradition and their nature-loving residents.

Each year, a duck named Hope visits the home’s garden to lay her eggs – a heart-warming event that has been taking place for many years. The experience sparks engagement, evokes memories and offers meaningful comfort to residents, supporting emotional and cognitive wellbeing with every quiet waddle.

After speaking with residents, families and colleagues, the team decided to capture the tale in a beautifully illustrated book.
The home looks forward to sharing the storybook with visitors and children from local schools – a great opportunity to spread the joy of this charming tradition.

You can explore their delightful storybook here 👇https://online.flippingbook.com/view/503801204/

19/08/2025

World photo day 🌎 📸

To celebrate world photo day our residents have been looking through old photos of our local area including places such as Dudley Zoo , The Black Country Living Museum and Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust .
They chatted about memories of Dudley growing up and how much things have changed throughout the years. Some fabulous memories were talked about creating smiles all around

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

18/08/2025

🏃‍♂️🏅 Great North Run - Marathon Effort for Charity 🏃‍♀️🏅

On Sunday, 7th September, five brave Barchester colleagues will take on the gruelling Great North Run to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation supports older people and adults living with a disability by helping them connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Our amazing runners are:
• Becky Dearing, Health and Safety Coordinator
• Kirsty Taylor, Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare
• Zsuszanna Bodog, Care Assistant from Red Oaks Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
• Tom Hodges, Dementia Nurse Specialist for the North West and Midlands
• Yvonne Hand, General Manager at Glenroyd Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

They will lace-up their trainers and use grit and determination to complete the 13-mile half marathon course that starts in Newcastle upon Tyne and takes thousands of runners over the iconic Tyne Bridge in order to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Wishing the very best of luck to the runners! 👏

18/08/2025

🚒 Community Engagement🥳

On Wednesday 27th August the Local Fire Brigade will be visiting the home for a cuppa and a chat with the residents. They will also be bringing a fire engine for our residents to explore and have fun with.
We can't wait!!!!

17/08/2025

Meet our new General Manager! ⭐

A reminder for you all that our new General Manager, Nicholas Drinkwater, will be hosting his very own Meet the Manager Cheese & Wine evening at Broadway Halls this Wednesday evening, 20th August, from 5-7pm. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know him and his team if you don't already, and ask any questions you may have about Nick, his career history, and his plans at Broadway Halls!

You're all invited and we can't wait to see you there 🍷🧀
Please RSVP to BroadwayHalls.Reception@barchester.com to confirm your place so we can make sure there are plenty of refreshments to go around 😊

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or call our friendly team on 01384 215190.

15/08/2025

Singing our hearts out at Broadway Halls 🎶

Our residents were treated yesterday to a performance from the lovely Beth, she sang a great variety of songs which got all the residents singing along, tapping their feet and even having a little dance.

Thank you Beth for making us smile and we look forward to having you entertain us again soon :)

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

15/08/2025

🍽👥 Don't forget about our Don't Dine Alone event at Broadway Halls! Join us for a delicious meal and friendly company in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you're a neighbour, family member, or member of our community, we invite you to share a meal and connect with others.

Our next event will be Friday 29th August. Save the date and let's enjoy good food and great company together! If you'd like to attend, please let us know on the number below so we can make sure there's plenty of food available for you.

To find out more about life at Broadway Halls, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/broadway or get in touch with our friendly team on 01384 215190.

13/08/2025

🐾🏆 Cat Competition Winners – Your Prizes Are Ready! 🏆🐾

A big thank you to everyone who took part in last week’s cat competition, we loved seeing all your amazing entries! 🐱💛

If you were one of our lucky winners, your gifts are now ready to collect from Broadway Halls Care Home. 🎁
Pop in anytime during our reception opening hours to pick yours up.

We can’t wait to see you amazing dog photos on our other competition for national dog day 🐕 🐾✨

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13/08/2025

🎤🎵 Come Sing! To Feel Good 🎤🎵

Residents and patients across the country had a fantastic time joining Dan Cooper, Vocal Coach from Biiah, for a lively summer virtual sing-along.

With the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys, there was plenty of singing and dancing all around.

The session was a great success, bringing benefits for the mind, body and soul, and leaving everyone with a dose of summer cheer.

A big thank you to Dan Cooper for the wonderful experience. 👏

Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the photos below.

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11/08/2025

✨A Roaring 1920s Summer Fête at Ashlar House ✨

Ashlar House Care Home in turned back the clock for a spectacular Summer Fete inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.

Residents, families, colleagues and guests dressed to impress, bringing the glamour and spirit of the Jazz Age to life.

From Charleston dancing and live entertainment to delicious food, sweet treats and a much-loved raffle. There was something for everyone to enjoy.

It was a fantastic experience for all involved. 👏