Ritson Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

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

This week we are looking forward to welcoming Oulton Park Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare to our Ritson Cinema 🍿

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

⭐️ SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT, CARE ASSISTANT, HOST & ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT VACANCIES ⭐️

We are looking for passionate people to join our amazing team!

Please click on the link to check out our current vacancies.

https://jobs.barchester.com/care-home-jobs-ritson-lodge-care-home-hopton-on-sea-norfolk?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLwAjhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuw44Ks08dhF-_aJB3tdovNiQnJc-nHv3RRTG5o_D1tIChR_Qs6KzJG1qtdO_aem_n1OUq6ahxAH7-l1FJi09-Q

21/09/2025

🎳 Toddler Group 🧸

Weekly we hold our Toddler group on a Tuesday morning 10-11:30am. We welcome any parents with toddlers. Light refreshments available.

Intergenerational interactions are important because they reduce social isolation, foster mutual learning and skill exchange, build stronger communities, promote empathy and understanding, and enhance the mental and emotional well-being of people of all ages by providing companionship and a renewed sense of purpose.

If you would like to know more about Ritson Lodge please call ☎️ us on 01502 734000 or email us at Ritson.lodge@barchester.com

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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20/09/2025

We would like to say a huge thank you to Angela and Prince 💖 🐾

They have been coming to Ritson Lodge to put smiles on everyone’s faces for many years, but today was the day they both retired.

We will miss you visiting so frequently, but look forward to seeing you when you are able to pop in and say hello.

Enjoy your very well earned rest, thank you! ☺️😘☺️😘☺️😘

19/09/2025

Our Mick is famous! He made the press! ⭐️

Mick said he had a wonderful day, one he would never forget 🥰 x

Ritson Lodge Care Home in Hopton organised a VIP trip to the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum (NASAM) in Flixton for RAF veteran Michael Atkins.

18/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

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

Thank you - you make a big difference every day.

Here is a pic of just a few of our amazing team with their well deserved bags of treats!

17/09/2025

🐴 Horsing around!🐴

This afternoon we had a magical time with Daisy the Shetland pony. From stroking her and enjoying her company to finding out facts and information. She had a tour round our home visiting as many residents as possible. She is a beautifully natured pony that really lifted everyone’s spirits.

Daisy’s Animal therapy session offered significant mental, physical, and social benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression and improving our mood.

If you would like to know more about Ritson Lodge please call 01502 734000 or email us at Ritson.lodge@barchester.com

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.

16/09/2025

With 100days until Christmas, we are reaching out to find some fabulous stall holders for our Christmas Fair 🎄 If you would like to book your space for a stall please email RitsonLodge.Activities@barchester.com

14/09/2025

🍃 Life Enrichment 🍃
This week’s activity schedule commencing Monday 15th September. 🎾 🧩 🐴

If you would like to know more about Ritson lodge please call ☎️ us on 01502 734000 or email us at Ritson.lodge@barchester.com

14/09/2025

A team treat this week just because they are awesome!
Thank you team Ritson 🥰💖⭐️

13/09/2025

Happy 60th birthday to our lovely volunteer, Karen! 🥳 🥂

We hope you have a wonderful day today and hope you enjoy your family meal out tonight 🎂 🎈

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.

09/09/2025

Understanding Dementia: 5 Common Myths

There are still many misconceptions about dementia, which can make it more difficult for people to feel supported or properly understood.

As part of World Alzheimer's Month, which takes place every September, we're raising awareness by addressing some of the most common myths surrounding the condition.

You can read the full article here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/blog/common-myths-surrounding-dementia

08/09/2025

✨ Celebrating Veteran-friendly Status ✨

Staff and residents at Wimborne Care Home in are celebrating because the home has achieved veteran-friendly status!

Wimborne has strong links to the military and is home to several ex-servicemen and women. At the start of 2025, the home proudly pledged its support to the Veteran-Friendly Framework and has been working towards Veteran-Friendly Status ever since in order to best serve its military residents and their families.

The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) was launched in October 2023, with the aim of tackling loneliness and isolation, and delivering improved health and wellbeing for over 25,000 veterans living in care homes across England.

Sarah Peach, General Manager at Wimborne Care Home, commented: “There are eight different standards to work through in order to achieve Veteran Friendly Status so you do need to be committed. But if like me and my team, you are passionate then it is a joy to complete and very informative. We have all loved doing it, meeting new people and taking part in charity events for veterans. We all thought it was an important step for a home like ours with so many links to the military and I know our team are delighted that we have been able to do this for our residents and their loved ones.”

What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Wimborne Care Home - Barchester Healthcare! 👏

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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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. ✨