Adlington Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

27/10/2025

22/10/2025

🌟🌟🌟 Barchester Care Awards 🌟🌟🌟

Reminder that Thursday 23rd October is the National Barchester Care Awards.

We will be going live to Manchester at 11am via video link in the Cedar and Rowan lounges and our CEO Dr Pete Calveley will be welcoming us to the celebrations.

Please come along and support our Divisional finalists Adrian Stoian, Divisional Nurse of the Year and our wonderful home and everyone who contributed to raising the amazing amount for the Barchester Foundation.

Everyone is welcome to join us 💞💞💞

If you would like to know more about life at Adlington Manor please visit: https://www.barchester.com/home/adlington-manor-care-home

17/10/2025

Did you know we use ‘Getting to Know Me’ booklets to make sure we deliver person-centred care to each resident?

Created by our residents and their families, it allows us to appreciate their likes and dislikes so everyone can celebrate life.

16/10/2025

🎨🍂 Celebrating Art in Care Homes Week! 🍂🎨

We had a wonderfully creative time at Adlington Manor as we celebrated Art in Care Homes Week with a special seasonal project making autumn wreaths with our residents! 🍁🧡

Our large wreath now proudly decorates our outdoor art installation, bringing a touch of autumn to our entrance, while the smaller wreaths are adding warmth and charm to our beautiful lounge.

It was a joyful and relaxing activity, sparking lovely conversations, creativity, and smiles all round. 😊✨

A big thank you to our residents for their amazing efforts your talent shines through in every leaf and ribbon! 🍃🎀

15/10/2025

🌟👏 We’re Finalists! 👏🌟

We are absolutely thrilled and proud to share that three of our incredible nurses have made it to the Regional Finals of the Great British Care Awards! 🏆🇬🇧

Please join us in congratulating:

👩‍⚕️ Mirela Sanda – Deputy Manager
👨‍⚕️ Adrian Stoian – Senior Nurse
👩‍⚕️ Honey Joy Raquel – Registered Nurse

The Great British Care Awards celebrate excellence across the care sector, recognising individuals who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding care and improve the lives of others. 💙

To have three members of our team recognised at this level is a true testament to the compassion, dedication, and professionalism they bring every single day.

We’ll be cheering them on all the way to the finals well done, Mirela, Adrian, and Honey Joy! 🥳👏

14/10/2025

🎃🥧 Don’t Let That Pumpkin Go to Waste! 🥧🎃

With all the spooky fun of pumpkin carving this month, don’t forget you can turn the insides into something truly delicious… a homemade pumpkin pie!

Straight from our kitchen at Adlington Manor, here’s a tried-and-tested recipe to warm up those autumn days 🍂👇

🧁 Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients:
• 750g pumpkin (cut into chunks)
• 340g shortcrust pastry (ready-made or homemade)
• Plain flour (for dusting)
• 140g caster sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 25g butter (melted)
• 175ml milk
• 1 tbsp icing sugar (for dusting)

Method:
1️⃣ Place pumpkin in a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins until tender. Drain and cool.
2️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
3️⃣ Roll out pastry, line a tart tin, and chill for 15 mins.
4️⃣ Blind bake for 15 mins, remove baking paper & beads, then bake for another 10 mins.
5️⃣ Turn oven up to 220°C (200°C fan) / Gas Mark 7.
6️⃣ Blend pumpkin into a purée. In a bowl, mix sugar, spices, butter, milk, and eggs, then stir in the pumpkin.
7️⃣ Pour the filling into the pastry case and bake for 10 mins.
8️⃣ Reduce oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4 and bake for another 35–40 mins until set.
9️⃣ Cool, dust with icing sugar, and serve with custard, cream, or ice cream. Absolutely delicious! 😋

We’d love to know if you give it a go and don’t forget to share your pumpkin carving photos too! Our residents will be judging the spookiest ones soon… 👻🎃

13/10/2025

🎃👻 Pumpkin Season Has Arrived at Adlington Manor! 👻🎃

As the nights draw in and the days grow shorter, we’re getting ready to embrace the spooky season! 🕯️🍂

Our residents will be carving their own pumpkins soon and we’d LOVE to see yours too! 📸
Send us photos of your spookiest, silliest, or most creative pumpkin carvings.
Our lovely residents will be acting as judges and picking their favourites! 🏆🧡

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

10/10/2025

🌼🪴 A Very Unexpected (but Welcome!) Surprise at Adlington Manor 🪴🌼

We’d like to offer a warm welcome to some rather unusual new arrivals here at Adlington Manor! 🏡

To our surprise and delight we’ve discovered a wonderful collection of gnomes, ducks, a mole, a tortoise, and various other charming characters quietly making themselves at home amongst the cycles on our roundabout. 🚲🦆🐢🧙

We’re not quite sure how they got here, but we want to reassure their previous family (wherever you may be) that these little friends will be loved, cherished, and well looked after by all of us here. 💚

💐 Thank you, whoever you are, for bringing a little extra magic and mischief to our day!

09/10/2025

🕺🎶 Swinging Back to the '60s! 🎶🐾

Today our lovely residents took a joyful trip down memory lane as we celebrated the fabulous 1960s – and we had a very special guest to help us do it in style! 🎉

🐶 Meet Buddy, our favourite therapy dog, who came dressed for the occasion in his groovy '60s get-up – complete with mini sunglasses and a paisley scarf! 🌈✌️

From dancing to The Beatles, sharing stories of Mods and Minis, to enjoying tea and treats, it was a day full of laughter, memories, and cuddles.

Thank you to Buddy for bringing so much joy and love. Our residents are still smiling! 💛

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

30/09/2025

🏡 No matter our age or where we are, we all love a clean and tidy home especially one brightened with beautiful flower arrangements!

Our lovely residents, Margaret and Audrey, kindly decided to lend a hand to our housekeeping team. Their help was warmly appreciated by everyone! 💐

It’s moments like these that make Adlington Manor feel truly like home.

28/09/2025

🍽️ This month, we’re celebrating our love of food especially Sunday lunch, a real favourite here!

Our wonderful chef treated everyone to chicken with rich sauce, roast potatoes, and fresh vegetables, all cooked to perfection.

It was enjoyed by all and brought back lovely memories of times gone by. ❤️

27/09/2025

🌅 As the days and nights start to draw in, we find ourselves reminiscing about those long, hot summer days trips to the beach, building sandcastles, crabbing in the pools, and fishing off the pier.

Though those moments feel like a distant memory now, we’ve upcycled another bike to bring a little reminder of those warm, halcyon days into the darker winter months. 🚲✨

Here’s to keeping the sunshine in our hearts all year round!

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

⭐ 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

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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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.

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.