Nightingale Hammerson

22/09/2025

Shana Tova from all of us at Nightingale Hammerson 🍯 🍎

As we welcome Rosh Hashanah, a time of reflection, renewal, and hope, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with health, happiness and peace.

At Nightingale Hammerson, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and comfort for our Residents. With your support, we can continue making every day meaningful.

If you would like to make a difference this New Year, please visit: https://nightingalehammerson.org/support-us/donation/ or email fundraising@nightingalehammerson.org

18/09/2025

Who should pay for care?
Most people believe costs should be shared between the state and individuals, not left to families alone.

At the Care Home Research Forum 2025, Raphael Wittenberg, Associate Professorial Research Fellow at The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE, will share insights on how funding models can support fairer and more sustainable care.

📊 Research shows:
✔ Around two-thirds of people aged 18–75 think costs should be shared
✔ Half of those aged 65+ agree

This session will explore what funding solutions could mean for residents, families and the wider care system.

📅 Thursday, 6 November 2025
📍 Hammerson House, Wohl Campus, London
🔗 https://nightingalehammerson.org/reach/research/chrf-2025/ -now-form

Be part of the discussion on how to make care funding sustainable for the future.

Nightingale Hammerson

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

This week at Hammerson House, we were lucky enough to host a special literary afternoon with our very own in-house copywriter Amanda Weinberg Author and her co-author Silvia, as they launched their latest novel The Lost Secrets of the Italian Post Office. 📚

It was a fascinating afternoon hearing about the research and inspiration behind the book and the event was such a success that every copy on sale completely sold out! Guests were delighted to take home their signed editions, ready to dive into this wonderful new read.

For those who missed out, the book will be back in stock soon at the Hammerson House shop. In the meantime, you can also find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Secrets-Italian-Post-Office-ebook/dp/B0F6SBD89C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SE3MT7DSTJHE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OgYfNfo0YRstSAbtWiAxcg.hbXTzRmJ7bKMrt-mMU2CXVemgzfk1ixZdiZbISNADc8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+lost+secrets+of+the+italian+post+office&qid=1758106396&sprefix=The+lost+secre%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1

We can’t wait to start reading and sharing our thoughts together as a community.

17/09/2025

Congratulations to our in-house Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ally Tomlins, on her appointment as Academic Director for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UCL. We are very fortunate to work, learn and grow with you and we are so proud of this incredible achievement. Please join us in celebrating Dr Tomlins’ well-deserved recognition!

14/09/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on our incredible housekeeping team whose dedication, hard work and care make a real difference every single day at Nightingale Hammerson.

A special congratulations goes to Rose, our Nightingale House Housekeeping Manager, who recently passed the first stage of her Housekeeping Management Diploma 👏.

Rose’s Nightingale Hammerson journey began over 20 years ago as a Healthcare Assistant. Since then, she’s embraced many roles across our homes from Namaste Lead to Engagement Lead before stepping into Housekeeping Management. Rose’s passion, perseverance and willingness to always learn and grow are truly inspiring.

As Aga, our Head of Hospitality and Operations, shared, “This is a significant milestone and a true reflection of your dedication, perseverance and passion for your role. Well done, Rose. I am incredibly proud of you! A heartfelt thank you as well to the entire housekeeping team for your continued dedication and effort. You play a vital role in Nightingale Hammerson and your work does not go unnoticed.”

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

Jackie has been part of the Nightingale Hammerson community since 2005, starting as a Care Assistant on Sherman Household at Nightingale House. When Wigoder Household opened at Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in October 2022, Jackie proudly became its Manager. Despite travelling two hours each way from Croydon, she says she “doesn’t mind, because I really do love my job.”

For Jackie, supporting Residents is about creating a true home:
🏡 Encouraging them to bring personal treasures to make their space comfortable.
🤝 Building trust with families through honesty and transparency.
💙 Living by our values of compassion, respect and dignity every single day.

Originally from Jamaica, Jackie sees Residents as part of her extended family “If there is a birthday, celebration or even a sad moment, I always come in on my day off. The Residents here are very important to me. They are my family.”

Thank you, Jackie, for your incredible dedication, warmth and the love you bring to our community every day.

09/09/2025

The future of care is a shared mission.
We’re proud to be joined by leading organisations who are driving real change across the sector.

The Care Home Research Forum 2025 is supported by:
🟣 Care England
🟣 National Care Forum
🟣 National Institute for Health and Care Research
🟣 Skills for Care
🟣 The Outstanding Society
🟣 Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils

Each partner brings vital expertise and perspective to the conversation. Together, we’re building a more connected, evidence-informed future for care.

📅 Thursday 6 November 2025
📍 Hammerson House, Wohl Campus, London
🔗 Register Today https://nightingalehammerson.org/reach/research/chrf-2025/ -now-form

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08/09/2025

Today is World Physiotherapy Day and we are proud to celebrate the incredible work of our physiotherapy team at Nightingale Hammerson.

Recently, one of our Residents at Hammerson House arrived for comfort care after a long stay in hospital. She had been unable to get out of bed for several weeks. With the gentle support of our physiotherapists and working alongside our occupational therapy colleagues, she was soon able to sit comfortably in a supportive chair and even enjoy time in the garden with her family.

Moments like this highlight just how vital physiotherapy is, not only for mobility and comfort but for dignity, independence and quality of life.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of seven physiotherapists working across both our homes. And through Reach by Nightingale Hammerson, we extend this expertise beyond our homes, offering free, expert-led guidance to help carers support their loved ones safely at home.

Explore practical tools, video demonstrations and resources here: https://nightingalehammerson.org/reach/

05/09/2025

At Nightingale Hammerson, charity is at the heart of everything we do. As a charity, we are able to provide financial support to those unable to meet the full cost of care ensuring our Residents receive compassionate care regardless of their financial circumstances.

We offer outstanding residential, nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation and palliative care across our two warm and welcoming care homes:
🏡 Nightingale House in Clapham, SW12 8NB
🏡 Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in Hampstead, N2 0BE

We currently have spaces available. If you or a loved one are considering care, we would love to welcome you for a tour.
📩 Email: ResidentsServices@nightingalehammerson.org
🔗 Book a tour: https://nightingalehammerson.org/resident-enquiries/



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