Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

06/09/2025

🌟✨ Kings Park Care Home – OPEN DAY TODAY! ✨🌟

Come and discover the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Kings Park in Ferndown 💜. Meet Jenna, our Home Manager, and our amazing team 👋, enjoy a traditional cream tea ☕🍰, and have a friendly chat with our lovely residents 🏡💬.

It’s the perfect chance to see what makes our home so special – we can’t wait to welcome you! 💐

📍 Pop in today, or call our friendly team for more information 01202 863630

05/09/2025

✨ Pamper Night at Kings Park ✨

Last night we hosted a pamper evening for some of the Good Life Sorted team 🌸. It was a lovely chance for local team members to come together, with some even meeting their colleagues for the first time!

A big thank you to our therapists for kindly donating their time:
🌿 Angela Moody from Tropic Skincare for fun, interactive facials and hand scrubs – complete with a prize at the end!
💜 Gillian Wight-Davies from Lavender Fields Holistic Aromatherapies for calming meditations and a Reiki healing.
👏 And to Sue Allaway from Good Life Sorted for rallying the team!

Good Life Sorted work hard providing home help across the community – from companionship 🤝 and preparing meals 🍲 to shopping 🛒, errands 🚗 and light housekeeping 🧹 – so it was wonderful to treat some of the team to a relaxing evening. Everyone left feeling refreshed ✨ and really valued the chance to connect.

And of course… no pamper night is complete without a little cheese and fizz 🧀🥂😉

It’s always special when companies in this field can work together to share care and kindness in the community 💕.

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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04/09/2025

📢 Our Legal Drop-In session is back this September!

Need advice on wills, estate planning, powers of attorney or probate? Come and speak with our friendly Tax, Trusts & Wills team

19 Sept 2–4 PM ~ With Olivia Singer Lester Aldridge Solicitors

These free, no-obligation sessions are a chance to get expert legal advice on:
✅ Wills & estate planning
✅ Tax & trusts
✅ Powers of Attorney
✅ Probate & estate administration
✅ And more

No need to book—just drop in.

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. 👏

03/09/2025

✨ A Journey of Calm and Discovery ✨

This week we welcomed Peaceful Pathways Dorset - Jane Scanlan who led us through a morning of true relaxation 💆‍♀️💫. We began with some gentle breathing before exploring fascinating instruments from around the world 🌍🎶 – including a rain drum, Tibetan singing bowls and even an African frog 🐸🥁.

The soothing sounds were so calming that one of our residents even drifted off into a peaceful nap 😴💖. Everyone enjoyed having a go, asking lots of questions, soaking up the atmosphere.

To end our journey, Jane treated us to a hand massage session, the perfect way to round off a tranquil morning 🌸🤲✨.



If you would like to know more about life at Kings Park in Ferndown visit our website: barchester.com/kingspark or call our friendly team on 01202 863630

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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31/08/2025

🎉 We’re Turning 4! Join Us for Our Special Open Day 🎉

We’re excited to invite you to our Open Day on Saturday 6th September, as we celebrate our 4th birthday! 🥳

Come along and:
✨ Meet our wonderful Home Manager, Jenna, and her caring team
✨ Tour our beautiful home and surroundings
✨ Chat with residents and discover what life is like here for you or your loved one
✨ Sample our wonderful hospitality

To mark the occasion, we’ll be hosting a delicious Cream Tea with live entertainment from Nigel Revill ~ Welcome drinks from 2pm 🍰☕🎶

💜 We’d love for you to come along and share this special day with us!

📅 Booking required

If you would like information or to reserve your place, call our friendly team on 01202 863630.

31/08/2025

We're thrilled to share this wonderful⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review from a family member. Thank you for sharing your experience and to our amazing team at Kings Park!

If you would like to know more about life at our lovely home, visit our website: Barchester.com/kingspark or speak to our friendly team on 01202 863630

29/08/2025

Cue the fun 🎱

Eric and Bert love a good game of snooker, it’s the perfect way to spend the afternoon. Even our maintenance man, Bernie couldn’t resist!

If you would like more information about life in our care home, please visit our website at barchester.com/Kingspark or call us on 01202 863630

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! 👏

27/08/2025

☀️ A lovely moment captured of our residents with family and friends enjoying refreshments together in our beautiful garden. 💕

If you would like to know more about Kings Park care home visit our website: barchester.com/Kingspark or speak to a member of our team on (01202) 863630

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

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today has been all about our four-legged friends here in Ferndown and what a paw-some day it’s been! 🐶 We’d love to see your furry friends too – pop a photo in the comments! 📸

We had the joy of welcoming Carrot, the cuddly Jackadoodle belonging to our Activities Lead Angela, and Joey, the cheeky Staffy cross owned by our Maintenance chap Bernie. Both pups were absolutely showered with love – plenty of strokes, cuddles, and a few sneaky treats from our residents! 🥰 To round things off, a game of Doggy Bingo!

Here’s to all the wonderful dogs (and their owners!) who brighten our days 🐾✨



If you would like information on our home visit: Barchester.com/kingspark or call our friendly team on 01202 863630

24/08/2025

💅 This afternoon some of our ladies enjoyed a relaxing hand pamper with manicures leaving them feeling refreshed and polished ✨

If you would like to know more about life at Kings Park care home visit our website: Barchester.com/kingspark or call 01202 863630

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

🎶✨ Entertainment at Kings Park ✨🎶

We were treated to a wonderful afternoon with the talented Tyler James - Vocalist, whose music truly lit up the home! From 40s, 50s and 60s swing classics to timeless musical favourites, it was an eclectic mix that we all enjoyed. 💃🕺

Two songs in particular stole the show – “On the Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady and the lively “Dance the Night Away” by The Mavericks! 🌟

With over 25 years of professional performing experience, Tyler’s passion shines through in every note. His ethos is simple yet powerful: to bring happiness through music and nostalgia – and he certainly did just that for us. 💖🎤



If you would like more information about Kings Park care home please visit our website: Barchester.com/Kingspark or call our friendly team on 01202 863630

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

🎉 Birthday alert! 🎉

Today we celebrated Diana’s special day. 🌸 She spent the morning arranging her gift of fresh flowers, which is a passion of hers, before enjoying lots of birthday wishes and a delicious cake 🎂💐

Happy Birthday, Diana – we hope your day has been blooming lovely! ✨

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/

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! 👏

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. 👏