Barchester Healthcare

03/02/2026

👓 VR Brings Memories to Life 🕶️

Residents at Ashlar House Care Home in recently enjoyed a virtual reality session, visiting destinations of their choice around the world.

The experience sparked conversations and memories, with one resident sharing: “I never thought I’d see Venice again.”

The session also encouraged gentle movement and social interaction, supporting both physical activity and connection.

What a fantastic experience! ✨


Ashlar House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

28/01/2026

🤗 Hugs All Round for International Hug Day 🤗

International Hug Day was a hit across many of our care homes and hospitals up and down the country.

Teams made sure that everyone received a hug or two – from residents, patients and colleagues to families and visitors.

It was a lovely day. ✨

26/01/2026

👏 Christmas Gift Turns Out a Long-Lost Family Heirloom 👏

Betty, a resident at Queens Manor Care Home in , and her son Ivor were astonished to discover that a Christmas gift from care worker, Clarissa, was actually a long-lost family heirloom!

Clarissa found the book “Aye Ready! History of Edinburgh Fire Brigade, the Oldest Municipal Brigade in Britain” online and thought it would be a thoughtful gift for Betty, who often spoke of her father, Robert Thomas Wyllie, a 1930s Assistant Fire Officer.

When Betty showed the book to Ivor, he realised it was his own copy, originally belonging to his father and long thought lost. A true one-in-a-million coincidence!

Ivor shared: “I couldn’t believe it when Betty told me she had a copy of the book…”

Queens Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

22/01/2026

✨ Happy National Activity Providers Week ✨

Our care homes and hospitals up and down the country are celebrating National Activity Providers and Professionals Week, organised by the National Activity Providers Association and running from 19th to 23rd January this year.

Throughout the week, our Activities Coordinators and teams are taking part in a whole host of events, connecting and sharing ideas with teams nationwide.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Activities Coordinators and all colleagues who work tirelessly to provide our residents and patients with a wide range of engaging and stimulating activities.

Thank you for bringing joy and enrichment to everyone’s life. 👏

19/01/2026

1️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ Birthday Card Appeal 1️⃣0️⃣2️⃣

Prestbury Beaumont Care Home in has launched an appeal to help resident Margaret celebrate her 102nd birthday in style on January 26th.

A former professional ballroom dancer and championships winner, Margaret is hoping to receive at least 102 birthday cards to mark the occasion.

The home is inviting people near and far to send a card and help make this milestone birthday one to remember.

📌 Please send your cards to:

Margaret’s 102nd birthday
Prestbury Beaumont Care Home
Collar House Drive
Prestbury
Macclesfield
SK10 4AP

Every card received will help make this day extra special. ✨

Prestbury Beaumont Care Community - Barchester Healthcare

13/01/2026

🎉 Words of Wisdom from Residents 🎉

Across our care homes and hospitals, residents, patients and colleagues have been sharing their thoughts, advice and resolutions for the year ahead – helping to spread positivity as we step into 2026.

From simple joys like smiling more and enjoying life’s little treats, to staying cheerful and raising a glass now and then, there really was something for everyone.

What’s your advice for the year ahead? Share it with us in the comments. 🗨️

12/01/2026

❄️ Going the Extra Mile: Wheatlands Care Home During the Snowstorm ❄️

Following a recent snowstorm, the team at Wheatlands Care Home in went the extra mile to support residents with several staff members staying overnight during the severe weather.

A resident shared: “They have been exceptional, giving us drinks and caring for us. The lights went on and off last night, but this didn’t stop them, they were incredible.”

During the disruption, the home also opened its doors to the local community and those affected by the snow, offering warmth, hot drinks, good food and a place to re-charge electrical devices.

Community spirit at its best. Thank you! 👏

Wheatlands Care Home

08/01/2026

🤩 Celebrating Five Generations at Hafan-Y-Coed 🤩

A special day at Hafan-Y-Coed Care Home in as resident Marjorie, 89, became a great-great grandmother.

Marjorie was joined by family, friends and staff to celebrate five generations of her family coming together, as she held her great-great grandson, Alfie Paul.

Before moving into the care home, Marjorie lived in and was well known in the local community as a much-loved dinner lady at Dafen Primary School, where she supported generations of children over the years.

Marjorie’s granddaughter Marie, who works as the Lead Activities Coordinator at the home, shared how special the moment was for the family, particularly seeing everyone together.

Such a special moment! ✨

Hafan Y Coed Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

07/01/2026

🌟🎉 Welcoming 2026 with a Bang 🎉🌟

Spirits were high as special celebrations and themed events took place across our care homes and hospitals to mark the start of the New Year.

Residents, patients, friends, families and guests took part in a variety of fun-filled activities, including dance and karaoke sessions, live entertainment and interactive performances.

Our talented chefs went above and beyond to create show-stopping feasts of delicious sweet and savoury dishes, complemented by celebratory drinks.

Happy New Year! Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

#2026

01/01/2026

30/12/2025

🏅 10k Challenge for Charity 🏅

A brave care home manager has taken on her first ever 10K to raise vital funds for charity.

Novice runner Roisin Doyle, from The Dales Care Home in , took part in a sponsored 10K to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation. The Foundation supports older people and adults living with a disability by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Roisin shared: “Taking part in this challenge has been a huge amount of fun and everyone at the home has been behind me all the way. It’s for such an important cause. I’m very glad to be able to do my bit to raise further awareness and money for our charity.”

Roisin raised a grand total of £450 by completing the challenge, which will be donated to Barchester's Charitable Foundation to help combat loneliness and isolation. 👏


The Dales Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

26/12/2025

🎄 Wishing you all a Holly, Jolly Christmas! 🎅🎁

Residents, patients, families and friends, colleagues and local community members came together to celebrate Christmas in style.

The Christmas parties were in full swing across our care homes and hospitals with delicious festive food, bubbly, live music, carol singers and of course lots of gifts, all delivered straight from the North Pole.

It was a wonderful day. Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨