Highgate Care Home

24/11/2025

Our residents headed over to the Uddingston Olde Parish Church Monday Club this week and enjoyed a brilliant afternoon with the Community Choir. Lots of singing, plenty of smiles, and a lovely atmosphere all round — followed by tea, coffee and cake to finish off the day perfectly.

24/11/2025

Quick reminder: Kirkwood’s Christmas Pop-Up Shop will be this Friday at 1.30pm in the Bar.
It’s a great opportunity for residents and families to browse festive gifts and drive engagement across the home. fans

22/11/2025

🎅🎁 Ho Ho Ho! It’s Christmas Tombola Time! 🎁🎅
Get ready for festive fun and fabulous prizes at our Christmas Tombola on Monday 8th December! 🌟
Join us and see if you can win something special to brighten your holidays! 🎄✨

22/11/2025

This morning on the Harmony dementia unit, residents enjoyed a heartwarming doll therapy session. Faces lit up with smiles as residents cuddled, held, and even kissed the dolls. Doll therapy can provide comfort, reduce anxiety, stimulate memories, encourage social interaction, and promote a sense of purpose—truly uplifting both mood and wellbeing.

22/11/2025

A huge festive thank you to Lauren at The Crafty Fox in Uddingston! Thanks to her, some of our residents will be joining in the fun at the Pensioners Christmas Party – let the celebrations begin! 🎄✨

22/11/2025

🎄 Highgate Care Home – Upcoming Christmas Events 🎄

Get ready for a festive season full of joy, music, and community! Here’s what we have lined up:

Kirkwood Christmas Shopping Event – Shop for festive treats and gifts.

Salvation Army Band – Enjoy live Christmas music and carols.

Pinocchio Pantomimes – A fun, festive theatre performance.

Memphis Mark Music – Live entertainment to kick off the celebrations.

Crafty Fox Pensioners Christmas Party – Craft, fun, and festive cheer.

Carol Singing – Tannochside Primary & Cardinal Newman Secondary School pupils spreading Christmas joy.

Christmas Party – A special celebration with music, food, and laughter.

Pet Therapy Visit – Marie & Coco bring furry festive friends to brighten the day.

Twixmas Silent Disco – Dance the day away with Ya Dancer on 29th December at 2pm.

✨ Stay tuned and join us to make this Christmas truly memorable!

21/11/2025

Pet therapy today with Wellbeing Coordinator Elaine

21/11/2025

Balloon tennis with Wellbeing Coordinator Elaine

21/11/2025

Karen sprinkled a bit of Christmas magic around Highgate today as residents made their very own personalised Mrs Claus characters, Christmas trees and crackers — all topped off with their photos for an extra fun twist!

The room was full of smiles, giggles and plenty of festive cheer… the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! 🎅🎄✨

21/11/2025

Pet therapy delivered real added value this morning as Marie and Coco drove strong engagement across the community. Resident Frank especially benefitted, spending time gently stroking the cat and enjoying the calm, feel-good atmosphere.

21/11/2025

Wellbeing Coordinator Karen showcased her hairdressing expertise today, delivering a first-class pamper experience for our ladies. The uplift in confidence and smiles on display truly speaks to the value-add of personalised wellbeing support across the home.

20/11/2025