Newton House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

06/09/2025

🤵👰 A beautiful day, for a beautiful lady 👰🤵

Not only has the beautiful Joan celebrated her very special 90th Birthday this week, but today she celebrated her Grandsons special day as he married the woman of his dreams ❤️

Starting the day in style, Joan enjoyed a delicious glass of wine whilst being pampered preparing for the special day ahead.

It was a beautiful scenic drive to the most stunning venue and Joan has enjoyed the most spectacular day!

On behalf of Newton House, we would like to say a huge congratulations to the newly weds, and wish them all the love and happiness as they embark on marital life 💕

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

06/09/2025

Attention all quizzers and music fans! 🎵 📝

Join us on Wednesday, 10th September, at 2.30pm for a fun-filled virtual music quiz.

We’ll link up with Barchester care homes and hospitals across the country for Barchester’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ Quiz.

Our residents will go head-to-head with our sister homes, putting their music knowledge to the test to see who will claim the title of ultimate quiz champion.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

05/09/2025

🎵🎤🎵 Live Musical Entertainment 🎤🎵🎤

Yesterday, residents were treated to another live musical performance, this time with the fabulous ‘Nick Glover’.

Joining together on our Castlegate Memory Lane Community, residents from across the home came together to join in the fun.

We also celebrated the wonderful Mikes 80th Birthday, and he was delighted to take to the stage with Nick and perform some of his all time favourite hits including ‘Pretty Woman’

Residents also enjoyed company & conversation visits, arts and crafts making some fabulous Autumnal wreaths, and visits with the beautiful Koopa 🐢

A super day had by all 💕

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

04/09/2025

🥁🥁 🥁 Creative Music Making 🥁 🥁🥁

Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the talented Charlotte to Newton House, for an amazing afternoon of creating our very own music.

With an array of musical instruments and some much loved songs, resident’s enjoyed a fun & creative session.

Music is so good for the soul, not only boosting self esteem and confidence but bringing so much joy & happiness 🥁

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

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. 👏

03/09/2025

🍁🍁🍁 Septembers Newsletter 🍁🍁🍁

Our Septembers newsletter is now available. You can collect a copy from reception or if you would like to receive one via email or post them please contact our activities team:

activities.newtonhouse@barchester.com

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

03/09/2025

⭐️⭐️ Augusts Employee Of The Month ⭐️⭐️

Please join us in saying a huge congratulations to Vicky, for being awarded employee of the month for August.

Vicky works as part of our amazing Housekeeping Team at Newton House, and received many votes for her outstanding person centred care.

Not only does she always go above and beyond in her role, Vicky’s caring and kind nature shines in all that she does. Taking residents for coffee dates and bringing in their favourite treats, are just some of the beautiful things that she does.

A huge congratulations and thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment. We are truly proud of you ❤️

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

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

🍁🍂🍁 Septembers Residents Meeting 🍁🍂🍁

Each month, we host a residents meeting to discuss all things Newton House, ensuring that residents always have the opportunity to discuss their care, environment & life enrichment within their home.

Today’s meeting was very exciting….. as it started with cake & a good old birthday singalong as we celebrated the beautiful Joan’s very special 90th Birthday!

Our fabulous Head Chef Deb, also joined us to discuss nutrition, menus & some very delicious & exciting themed events that are upcoming 🇩🇪🇮🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

Resident Ambassador Janet, said
“some people have good days and some have bad, but that’s life and human nature. Everyone is so happy and pleasant here and I love that we have no bad days’

After a delicious lunch, it was time to get physical with a fun seated workout 🏋️ whilst residents were enjoying their keep fit session the beautiful Koopa 🐢 enjoyed visiting residents in their room!

What a truly terrific Tuesday ❤️

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

01/09/2025

♦️♠️ What do points make ? PRIZES ♠️♦️

Residents gathered together this morning for a good old fashioned game of ‘play your cards right’ and as Bruce Forsyth once said ‘ you don’t get anything for a pair, not in this game’.

Continuing with the ‘game’ theme, residents then enjoyed a game of Tapple, which is quickly becoming one of their new favourites!

After a delicious lunch, the much loved pamper trolley made its way around the home for some well deserved pamper time, choosing from hand and nail care, massages and foot spas to increase a good feeling of wellbeing and relaxation.

What a splendid way to welcome in September!

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

01/09/2025

Welcome to not only a brand new week, but a fun and exciting new month at Newton House.

With an array of themed events, live music and lots more for our incredible residents to enjoy ❤️

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

30/08/2025

🎸🎶🎸🎶 JONTATHAN SINGS 🎶🎸🎶🎸

This week, we welcomed back the super talented Jonathan & his guitar for a morning of super singalongs!

Taking a trip down memory lane with a variety of songs including; ‘You are my sunshine’ and ‘She’ll be coming round the mountain’ created smiles a plenty & toe tapping across the room!

Music is such a beautiful way of captivating the most special moments, whilst sparking the most incredibly precious memories 💕

What a fabulous week we have had 💕

If you would like to find out more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, then please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

29/08/2025

✨🎶✨ A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA ✨🎶✨

We’ve had a day packed full of musical fun today at Newton House. Starting off the morning, residents gathered together in the coffee lounge for our fortnightly Newton House Choir, which is fastly becoming one of our residents favourite activities!! Some delicious pastries were also very much enjoyed, courtesy of Rob Dixon 🥰

This afternoon, we were all very excited to welcome back Alison Jay, who performed a fun & fabulous 1960’s set, and it wasn’t long until everyone was grooving along in true Newton style 🕺🏼

It’s been a wonderful Friday, and now we’re all ready & looking forward to the weekend 💕

For more information on the wonderful life at Newton House, please follow the link below:

https://www.barchester.com/home/newton-house-care-home

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.

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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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

🦆📚 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. 👏