Gibraltar Nursing Home

18/03/2026

We had a lovely time marking Mothering Sunday last week. For those who wanted to, we made foam flower decorations, wreaths, and there was the choice to paint a wooden bird box! We also learnt about the history of the day and where the modern 'Mother's Day' comes from. 💕

17/03/2026

Supporting people living on a cognitive journey often means stepping into a reality that differs from our own. In these moments, emotional reassurance can sometimes be more important than ‘telling the truth’.

This approach, sometimes known as therapeutic lying, involves responding with compassion to reduce anxiety and protect a person’s sense of comfort and safety. If a person asks for their mother, father or loved one who has passed away, forgetting that they are no longer with us, correcting them may re-open grief or make the loss feel as though it is happening for the first time. This is why a therapeutic lie may be emotionally kinder in the moment.

Audrey, known as Jingy, finds great comfort in caring for her soft toy dogs, which in her reality are beloved rescued pets. Rather than correcting her, the team support Jingy in this world she has created, speaking about the dogs with her and using them to help reassure her during moments where she may feel anxious or unsettled.

For Jingy, the dogs provide companionship, purpose and a sense of calm. For the team, it is a reminder that person-centred care is about meeting people where they are and protecting their emotional wellbeing.

To read the full story visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/a-compassionate-approach-to-care-at-monmouthshire-nursing-home/

Monmouthshire Nursing Home, Gibraltar, shares an insight on therapeutic lying and altered reality in social care.

12/03/2026

It's always good fun playing a game of bingo. For those who wanted to join in, there were markers, bingo cards, and team members on-hand ready to support with pointing out winning numbers. And we had Bridget as our resident caller! We were a bit noisy but the afternoon was lively and fun. 🔢

12/03/2026

Over the last few weeks, we've had our first few sessions of our new gardening club, Sunshine and Soil! There's been plenty of getting our hands dirty, chatting, shared knowledge and laughter. We finished our first session with tea, biscuits, and a list of flowers that everyone wants to sew and grow. We have planted some daffodil bulbs for on our dining room and bedroom windowsills, and lots of seeds which will come up as we move further into spring and summer. Sunflowers next! 🌼🌱☘

11/03/2026

Thank you South Wales Argus for sharing our recent story! To read the full piece about our Pizza Party in Pillars🍕 follow this link: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/gibraltar-nursing-home-celebrates-national-pizza-day-with-italian-themed-party/

Residents at Gibraltar Nursing Home came together to make pizzas at home's Italian-themed party for National Pizza Day.

08/03/2026

It's International Women's Day! Today we celebrate the wonderful women in our lives 💐 The women in our team who show up each day with strength, kindness and dedication, and the women who live here, whose stories, life experiences and personalities help shape the heart of our home. 💜

04/03/2026

We recently celebrated St David's Day! We learnt some history about the patron saint of Wales and why he's associated with daffodils (his symbol is traditionally a leek!). For those who wanted to, there was Welsh-themed colouring in, making paper flowers, and assembling bird feeder boxes with some support from the team. We also had a special Sunday lunch menu with a traditional lamb cawl (Welsh stew) option with roast potatoes and homemade bread and Pwdin Eva (Eve's Pudding) to top it all off for dessert! 🌼

26/02/2026

Belated congratulations to Jini, who was voted Star of the Month recently 🌟 Safe to say she wasn't expecting it! Well-deserved recognition for your commitment to the role. ❤

25/02/2026

We recently came together in our Pillars restaurant and had a wonderful (very loud!) celebration of National Pizza Day! We had decorations in the colours of the Italian flag, listened to Italian music and, for those who wanted to, there were chef hats to wear. We enjoyed rolling out dough, picking our favourite toppings and getting to eat our pizzas from our takeaway boxes 🍕 Margaret was very fond of the olives and chose to cover her whole pizza in them! (Also, Pizza Parties are dressing gown friendly affairs). 🥰

To read more about the day, please visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/gibraltar-nursing-home-celebrates-national-pizza-day-with-italian-themed-party/

Residents at Gibraltar Nursing Home came together to make pizzas at home's Italian-themed party for National Pizza Day.

23/02/2026

Thank you to Monmouthshire Beacon and South Wales Argus for sharing this story!

Our family members recently made chocolate and marzipan covered cherries from our home’s very own no-bake recipe book! 🍫

To read the full version, visit: https://www.gibraltarnursinghome.com/monmouth-care-home-residents-make-chocolates-from-homes-no-bake-recipe-book/

The residents (fondly known as family members) of Gibraltar Nursing Home recently made chocolate and marzipan covered cherries from the care home’s very own no-bake recipe book.

19/02/2026

We think it's pretty safe to say that we've all had enough of the rain and grey by now... Winnie was feeling a little flat on Wednesday, so she took a trip to our beauty salon with Sally. The change of scenery and refresh worked a treat, there were lots of giggles shared as Winnie joked that Sally was getting water everywhere but her hair! 😅 By the end, she was enjoying a nice cuppa and chose to have her hair blow dried and curled. She was pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out 'considering it was Sally'. We're sure this was meant as a compliment... 😂🥰

18/02/2026

We celebrated Valentine’s with some card making for our loved ones and a special Valentine’s Day lunch ❤ The cupcakes were almost too beautiful to eat! 🍰

It’s always lovely to celebrate the occasions that feel familiar and meaningful - the dates that have marked people’s lives for years. Whether it’s making something by hand, sharing a meal, or simply spending time together, it's a day to be grateful for the ones we love.