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Highview House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, Scorguie Avenue, Inverness (2025)

21/08/2025

Gardening club update....

The gardening club has been working since the spring on tending to the kitchen garden. With the hot summer sadly passing away, we thought it'd be an opportune time to harvest the last of our spring sowing. It was a mixed bag of results! The potatoes, strawberries and shallots were abundant, the courgettes somewhat oddly shaped, and the less said about our solitary tomato the better!

Still, the club was happy with the season's harvest, and will turn their hand to the autumn sowing very soon. Our gardening club is always looking for new members, so if you or a loved one would like to join, drop our activities team a line on 01463 711311 or email us on highview.activities@barchester.com.

For more on life at Highview House, please follow the link below.
https://www.barchester.com/home/highview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

20/08/2025

Calling all Bingo enthusiasts!

Join us on Wednesday, 27th August, at 2.30pm for some interactive virtual Bingo fun as part of ‘Barchester Goes Gaming’ – Barchester’s very own game show series.

We will take on our sister homes to find out which care home or hospital has the best Bingo players.

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

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wV3gj

19/08/2025

Did you know?

Did you that Highview residents have an exercise club? Every Wednesday morning, we meet in the upstairs lounge to take part in a series of chair based exercise events. These activities are suitable for residents of all mobility levels, and focus on exercise and fluid intake.

Over the next two weeks, our exercise club will be taking part in the Care Home Highland games (representing Inverness against care homes across the country) so you can expect to see even more exercise based activities going on across the home!

For more information on this, the Care Home Highland Games, or the activities programme, drop our activities team a line on 01463 711331 or by email on highview.activities@barchester.com

18/08/2025

It was (almost) a case of the African Queen as residents at Highview took to the ocean waves (well, Caledonian Canal) with our good friends at The Seagull Trust.

With help from carer Selene and activities coordinator Sharon, Captains June and Jack took helm and lead the cruise ship up the canal. Margaret Thompson accompanied the trip with a few sea shanties on the accordion. A fabulous nautical time was had by all.

We have a couple of trips left on the cruise coming up - to register interest please email the activities team on highview.activities@barchester.com.

To find out more about the fine work that the Seagull Trust Cruise do, visit their website below.

https://seagulltrust.org.uk/highland-branch/

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. 👏

08/08/2025

🎉 Port Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that our new luxury care home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Nancy Walford, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 55-bed care home, which is now open and ready to welcome its first residents.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Port 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 today’s event. ✨

07/08/2025

🍎📚 The Kirkburn Classroom 🍏🎨

The team at Kirkburn Court Care Home in , Scotland, recently launched a new initiative called ‘The Kirkburn Classroom’.

The first session was led by Ina, a resident at the home, who took on the task of teaching everyone how to crochet.

Ina admitted she hadn’t done any crocheting for quite a while and warned she might be a bit rusty – but as soon as she picked up the hook and wool, she was off to a flying start!

She showed great patience helping everyone get started and all involved commented on how much they enjoyed the experience.

The team was pleased to report that almost everyone behaved well in class – with just a little bit of mischief.

What a fantastic afternoon. 👏

Stay tuned to find out who’ll be hosting the next class.

06/08/2025

👑 A Royal Encounter to Remember 👑

It was a truly special day for Greta, Joan and Beryl, residents at Hilton Park Care Home in , Cambridge, as they had the remarkable opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.

There were smiles, handshakes and heartfelt moments that everyone will remember. His Majesty asked the ladies how they were and whether they’d been well looked after. Greta, moved by the kindness shown, replied with a heartfelt “yes” - and became quite emotional.

Greta, Joan and Beryl had the privilege of meeting the royals and were lucky enough to exchange a few words with the King.

It’s never too late for a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

05/08/2025

Highview House Call For Competitors...

Once again Highview will be taking part in the Highland and Argyll & Bute Care Home Games. Last year it was the Olympic Games, this year the Highland Games.

We'll be competing against homes from across the country in a series of sporting activities between Monday the 18th of August and Friday the 5th of September.

Like last year, we'll be holding events for residents, but staff and families can compete too. We are looking for competitors in the step challenge, with prizes for the most steps during the period. There will also be welly-boot throwing, bowling and many other events for you or your loved one to take part in.

For more information on the Care Home Highland Games, to volunteer to take part, or for an entry form for our step challenge, please email the activities team on highview.activities@barchester.com. We'll also have entry forms available for collection at the home entrance.

If you or a loved one would like to find out more about life at Highview, please follow the link below.

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

05/08/2025

📷 Wildlife Through the Lens – Photography Exhibition for Charity 📷

Reji Joseph, Home Administrator at Middletown Grange Care Home in , near Witney, is hosting his first-ever photography exhibition and sale to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

A passionate wildlife photographer, Reji is showcasing 125 original images at the home from 27 August to 7 September.

Guests are invited to view the stunning photographs, meet Reji and support the Foundation through any purchases.

Originally from Ootacamund, a small town in Tamil Nadu, South India, Reji’s lifelong love of nature inspired his move from landscape to wildlife photography.

Some of his favourite photography spots include Slimbridge for birds, Skomer Island where he has captured puffins, and Bempton Cliffs, where he was once lucky enough to photograph a black-browed albatross. He also continues to photograph wildlife during visits back to India.

Come along and discover the beauty of wildlife through Reji’s lens – all for a great cause. 🎉

05/08/2025

**We are recruiting - Admin Assistant**

As an Admin Assistant at Highview, you’ll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we’ll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers.

You’ll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you’ll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment.

For more information and apply, please visit Barchester Careers https://jobs.barchester.com/job/barchester/admin-assistant-care-home-in-highland-78792

05/08/2025

On Tuesday, 12th August, at 2.30pm we will join renowned vocal coach Dan Cooper from Biiah for an exciting virtual singing session like no other.

We'll be singing the uplifting ‘Que Sera Sera’ by Doris Day and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice' by The Beach Boys for a suitably summery sing-a-long on this (hopefully!) sunny August afternoon.

No experience is necessary – this fun, easy and feel-good session is for everyone and will leave you smiling ear to ear. We hope you can join us!

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

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: Care Homes Near Me | Nursing Homes Near Me | Barchester Healthcare

04/08/2025

🏆⚽ A Week of Lioness-Inspired Celebrations ⚽🎉

Following England’s unforgettable win over Spain in the Women’s Euros 2025, residents, patients and colleagues across our care homes and hospitals kept the celebrations going all week long.

From themed parties and football décor to music, activities and plenty of cheer, everyone joined in to celebrate the Lionesses’ incredible achievement in retaining their title.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the week.

01/08/2025

🎉 Bruce Turns 100 in True Highland Style at Seaview House 🎉

There was no quiet tea party for Bruce’s 100th birthday – the much-loved Navy veteran had other plans. From kilts and Highland dancers to fish and chips, live music and a showstopping cake, Bruce celebrated his milestone in style, surrounded by fellow residents, friends and family.

Bruce proudly wore full Highland attire, complete with the striking Highland Pride tartan, custom-made by Chisholms Highland Dress.

The day featured a piper parade, traditional dancing, a heartfelt ballad performed by a fellow resident and even some brilliant spoon playing.

The celebration ended on a royal note – with a birthday card from King Charles himself and a surprise invitation to the royal tent at the Mey Games.

Bruce’s verdict on the day?

“Yes…now I’ve started making a list for next year.”

Here’s to Bruce – Happy 100th Birthday! 👏

A big thank you to all involved in making this day such a success.

31/07/2025

It was great news for our very own Sara Ortega (and perhaps even more so for her dentist) after she won the great Skittles guessing game at our recent summer garden party. Her guess of 1550 was closest to the actual total of 1430. Congratulations Sara!

Sara was just one of many of you who contributed so generously to our garden party festivities - we were delighted to have raised over £700 for the residents' fund, which supplements and supports activities throughout the year.

Look out for more competitions and fundraising draws throughout the year!

For more on life at Highview, please follow the link below.
https://www.barchester.com/home/highview-house-care-home/life-at-our-home

31/07/2025

🦙 Close Encounters of the Furry Kind - Residents are Visited by Alpasta the Alpaca 🦙

Colleagues and residents at The Dales Care Home at were treated to a visit from a beautiful therapy pet.

Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them so they all jumped at the chance to meet an alpaca.

The home was visited by Alpasta the alpaca from HART Animals for KIDS and caused a great deal of excitement.

Everyone truly enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed Alpasta who seemed to appreciate meeting his new friends.

What a fascinating experience. 👏

30/07/2025

Our dementia and limited mobility-friendly rides continue every other Thursday, leaving the home at 1.45.

These rides are suitable for all residents, as one of the chairs is specially adapted for wheelchairs.

To find out more, or to register interest, please email our activities team at highview.activities@barchester.com

For more on life at Highview, follow the link below.

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

30/07/2025

👏 Lotus Manor is Now Welcoming Visitors 👏

We’re excited to share that our newest luxury care home, Lotus Manor, in , is now open for show rounds and everyone is welcome to come and visit.

When the home opens this autumn, it will offer person-centred residential, dementia and respite care in a lovely setting.

With residents’ wellbeing and comfort in mind, the home has a wonderful warm, homely feel with beautiful gardens, a café for socialising and enjoying freshly baked treats, spa bathrooms for a luxury bath time experience, beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of comfortable lounges and an in-house hair salon for a little bit of pampering.

If you are considering care for yourself or for a loved one, the friendly team of experts at Barchester - Lotus Manor Care Home is available to answer any questions you may have about what life will be like in the home and the types of support on offer.

🔗 www.barchester.com/home/lotus-manor-care-home

30/07/2025

Did you know that today is International Friendship Day? 😊

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29/07/2025

⭐ Barchester Care Awards 2025 – Chef of the Year: Divisional Winners ⭐

Following our recent Regional Cook-Offs, the 2025 Care Awards Divisional Chef Winners have been chosen!

Congratulations to …

• Martin Hall - Wheatlands
• Stewart Sturgeon - Highview House
• Mark Eaton - Glenroyd
• Abin Babu - Friston House

The chefs were over the moon to have been named Divisional Winners for their regions after beating dozens of other chef nominees to make it to the Divisional Cook-Offs and then be crowned Divisional Winner following a closely fought final.

The Divisional Winners are now invited to the Grand Final. The National Winner in this category will be announced at the Care Awards ceremony in October.

Please see a selection of photos from the Divisional Cook-Offs below.

Congratulations! 👏

29/07/2025

Barchester Care Awards – Divisional Winner!!!

Eat your heart out, Marcus Wareing, our winner is… Stewart Sturgeon, who has been crowned Chef of the Year for the North East & Scotland division. Next stop…the nationals!

Over 5,250 incredibly high-standard nominations were received this year. To demonstrate his cooking chops, Stewart took part in a gruelling (grilling?) Masterchef style cook-off against fellow chefs from across the region.... and came out victorious.

Chef Stewart will join winners from across the UK at a special awards event in October to celebrate their outstanding achievements and see if they’ve won a national award. We'll be broadcasting the lavish ceremony live to the home, so look out for further details on that - it's always one of the highlights of the activities year.

Huge congratulations from all the residents and staff, Chef!

To find out more about Stewart, and the rest of the talented team at Highview House, please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highview-house-care-home/meet-the-team

25/07/2025

Apparently, summer has been and gone in Inverness, but it is still warm (and just about dry) enough for a few more trips out with our good friends at Spokes For Folks .

Donnie, Richie and Sandy enjoyed an afternoon out, whizzing around Whin park, feeding the ducks at Bucht park, and watching the very expensive looking yachts heading up the Caledonian canal.

Dressed in a very fashionable tweed jacket, Richie declared the day "absolutely brilliant", while Sandy wise-cracked about the council needing to "get in gear and fix the potholes!"

We'll be continuing our bi-weekly runs out until the weather gets too cold (how long that will be is quite the question). To sign up, get in touch with our activities team at highview.activities@barchester.com

To find out more about our activities programme, or to get more information on life at Highview, please follow the link below.

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

21/07/2025

For those of you who were unable to attend our superb garden party, there are still a few chances for you to contribute to the residents' fund - and win some fabulous prizes.

First up, a whole mason jar of Skittles is up for grabs for those of you with a sweet tooth or in need of a sugar rush! Just guess the number of sweeties in the jar. A winner will be drawn on Friday, or sooner if somebody gets the exact number!

Secondly, our friend Carole Ann McNaughton has put together a fabulous pamper hamper.

And finally, you could be the lucky owner of a delicious hamper of treats (over 18s only!) by winning the monthly Activities draw.

You can find all of these at the entranceway or at reception, and all funds raised go directly to the residents' fund which supplements activities throughout the year.

To find out more, drop our friendly activities team an email at highview.activities@barchester.com

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