Allegra Care Careers

29/01/2026

🧩 Happy National Puzzle Day! 🧩

At Allegra, we’re celebrating the joy of puzzles and the wonderful benefits they bring to our residents.

National Puzzle Day, celebrated every year on January 29th, is all about enjoying everything from jigsaws and crosswords to Sudoku, riddles and brainteasers. Puzzles aren’t just fun—they’re also a fantastic way to help keep older minds active, engaged and stimulated. That’s why they’re one of our favourite daily activities here in our homes!

💙 Why Puzzles Matter in Care.

Activities like jigsaw puzzles, crosswords and logic games help support:

• Cognitive health
• Memory and recall
• Problem-solving skills
• Social connection when enjoyed as a group
• A sense of achievement

For our residents, these moments of focus, fun and creativity make such a positive difference—and our incredible care and activities teams play a huge role in making them happen.

🧠 How We’re Celebrating

Today our residents and team members are enjoying:

🧩 Jigsaw puzzle stations
✏️ Crossword and word‑search groups
🗝️ Riddles and brainteaser challenges
🏆 Friendly competitions between residents and staff

🌟 Join a Career That Makes Every Day Meaningful
If you love bringing joy, meaningful activities and companionship to others, you might be a perfect fit for our team. Supporting wellbeing—through something as simple as a puzzle—is just one of the rewarding moments you’ll experience working in care.

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👉 Want to join our caring community? Click here to learn more: https://allegracare.co.uk/careers

We’re always on the lookout for empathic, compassionate individuals to join us. Sound like you? Learn more about our current vacancies and employee benefits!

27/01/2026

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26/01/2026

Fabulous! 🥰 👏

A few of our residents from the Rose Perry community joined the ladies downstairs where they all enjoyed each other's company, here at Magdalen we encourage our resident to mix floors and create friendship.

Socializing alleviates feelings of loneliness, isolation, and hopelessness.

Boosts Self-Esteem: Regular interaction with others gives residents a sense of purpose and belonging.

Enhances Cognitive Function: Stimulating conversations and group activities keep the brain active, which can slow cognitive decline and improve memory.

Supports Emotional Processing: Connecting with others allows residents to share experiences, offering comfort during challenging times.

26/01/2026

Happy Australia Day one & all.

As well as wishing everyone connected to Aus a wonderful day, let's have some fun with flags.

The Australian flag includes a Union Flag (or Union Jack if you prefer), with the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star below, and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation to the right.

When the flag was designed in 1901, the Commonwealth Star was six-pointed to represent the six federating states. In 1908 a seventh point was added to represent Papua, and all future territories.

So Happy Australia Day, & however you celebrate, have a wonderful day!

21/01/2026

What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday!

Making memories and celebrating life.

Joyful!

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21/01/2026

Race Against Dementia Day brings people together to support Race Against Dementia, a UK charity founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE following his wife Helen’s dementia diagnosis.

The charity’s mission is to accelerate research into the prevention, treatment and cure of dementia — because time matters.

Everyone is invited to “do 3 – your way.” Big or small, every challenge helps support UK-led research and the next generation of dementia scientists.

How you can get involved today:
✔ Take on a “3” challenge
✔ Donate £3 (or more) to support dementia research
✔ Share your challenge and encourage others to join in using

Together, we can help drive progress, raise awareness, and bring hope to the millions of people and families in the UK affected by dementia.

💬 How will you ‘do 3’ today?

19/01/2026

This week is dedicated to spreading life-saving information about cervical cancer prevention and helping people understand how screening and early action can make a real difference.

Cervical screening checks for high-risk HPV, the common virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers. It isn’t a test for cancer itself, but it can detect changes in cells that might lead to cancer in the future. Treated early, those changes can often be stopped before cervical cancer develops. Screening is estimated to save around 5,000 lives a year in the UK.

We know screening isn’t always easy or comfortable, which is why there are options to make it more manageable, like bringing a friend or listening to music; whatever helps you feel more at ease.

Why this matters:
• HPV can affect many people during their lifetime — but catching cell changes early can prevent cervical cancer.
• Regular screening offers one of the best forms of protection and awareness.

If you’re due or overdue for cervical screening, now is a great time to book an appointment. If you have questions or concerns, many support services and resources are available to help.

💬 Share this post to help raise awareness, you never know whose life it might help.

19/01/2026

Big Energy Savings Week
Small changes. Real savings.

Energy Savers Week is all about simple ways to keep your home warm, use less energy, and cut bills this winter. From turning your thermostat down slightly to making sure your heating is running efficiently, little tweaks can make a big difference. 🏡

It’s practical, doable advice for everyday homes — and a great reminder that we’re all in this together.

Whether you’re switching a few habits or finding ways to make a room feel warmer for less, let’s look out for each other this winter and share what’s working💬

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18/01/2026

World Religion Day reminds us to recognise and respect the diverse faiths and belief systems that shape communities around the world. It encourages understanding, dialogue, and appreciation of the values that many religions share — such as kindness, compassion, respect, and service to others.

Today is about learning from one another, celebrating diversity, and recognising the role faith and belief can play in bringing people together.

By encouraging open conversations and mutual respect, we help create more inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and understood.

💬 Today is a good opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on the beliefs that matter to people around us.

11/01/2026

Today is a chance to highlight Paget’s disease of bone, a condition that affects bone strength and structure and can have a real impact on everyday life if left undiagnosed.

Because symptoms can be subtle or mistaken for general aches and pains, many people live with Paget’s disease without realising it. Raising awareness helps people recognise when something isn’t right and encourages earlier support and treatment.

Why awareness matters:
• Early diagnosis can help manage symptoms
• Treatment can reduce complications
• Understanding leads to better support for those affected

By talking openly about Paget’s disease, we can help reduce delays in diagnosis and ensure people feel informed and supported.

💬 Sharing this post could help someone else recognise the signs.

06/01/2026

What a lovely review, & may your mum rest in eternal peace. 🥰🙏

Feedback is always welcome at Cherry Blossom Care Home, it is important for the team to know when they have done a great job. Hearing that every team within the home went above and beyond is especially rewarding and reflects the shared aim of everyone at Cherry Blossom Care Home: to provide the highest standard of care every day from the very beginning of someone's stay.

To find out more about Cherry Blossom Care Home and Day Centre, why not give us a call on 01733 797879 or visit our website https://allegracare.co.uk/cherry

05/01/2026

Today is all about celebrating birds — the familiar garden visitors, the seasonal migrants, and the species that make our landscapes so rich and alive.

Birds play a crucial role in nature, helping to control pests, disperse seeds, and signal the health of our environment. Many species are under pressure, so even small actions can make a real difference.

🌿 How you can help:
• Put out food and fresh water
• Plant wildlife-friendly greenery
• Keep outdoor spaces litter-free
• Learn more about the birds in your area

💬 Do you have a favourite bird or a recent sighting?
We’d love to hear about it below!