Edingley Lodge Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

07/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Karen! 🎂💐

A big Happy Birthday to our lovely Care Assistant, Karen! 💛 We hope you had a wonderful day and felt celebrated.

Thank you for everything you do—you bring so much care and kindness to our residents and team, and we’re so grateful for you. ✨


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

06/09/2025

☀️🎉 Our Open Day & Summer Fair 🎶🍰

What a wonderful day we had at our Open Day and Summer Fair—and we’re so pleased to say it was a success! 💛

There was plenty to enjoy with a raffle, tombola, and a variety of lovely stalls for everyone to browse. Our residents loved looking around, treating themselves, and trying their luck with the raffle and tombola—congratulations to our lucky winners! 🎁🎉

The highlight of the day was our fantastic entertainer, Steve, who put on such a talented and fun performance. Residents, families, and staff were all tapping their feet, clapping along, and thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere. 🎶👏

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported us—whether by joining in, helping out, or simply being part of the day. Your kindness and support mean so much to both our residents and our team. 💐💛

It was a truly special day filled with laughter, music, and community spirit.


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

05/09/2025

🌞 Summer Fair Stall Opportunity – Last Minute! 🌞

Hi everyone! Due to a couple of last-minute cancellations, we now have a couple of free stall spaces available for tomorrow morning’s Summer Fair and Open Day🎉

If you're a local maker, small business, community group, or just someone who’d like to join us and share what you do, we’d love to have you! 💛

🗓 Date: Tomorrow (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
📍 Location: Edingley Lodge Care Home
💸 Cost: FREE (yep, no charge at all!)

Apologies for the short notice, but if you’re free and fancy joining in, please drop us a message ASAP. It’s always a lovely morning and a great way to connect with the community.

Thanks so much! 🌼

04/09/2025

⭐ LaingBuisson 2025 Award Finalist ⭐

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Care Home Group of the Year’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards.

Now in their 20th year, the awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK health and social care industry.

With more than 400 entries submitted across each category, being named a finalist is a real honour.

This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication, hard work and compassion of all our teams and colleagues across Barchester – a big thank you for everything they do each day! 👏

The winners will be announced on the 20th November 2025 at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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04/09/2025

🚨 Calling All Emergency Services! 🚓🚑🚒

To all the amazing first responders out there — if you’re on shift and in the area, we’d love to welcome you to stop by our home for a well-deserved break on Tuesday 9th September!
We’ll have delicious treats and refreshments waiting just for you — whether you need a quick bite, a coffee to keep you going, or just a quiet moment to recharge.

Your dedication and service mean the world to us, and this is just a small way to say thank you. So if you're nearby and have a few minutes, please feel free to drop in — no need to call ahead. You’re always welcome here. 💙

Stay safe, and thank you for everything you do!


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

03/09/2025

✨🎭 Bringing the Fringe to Strachan House ✨🎵

Residents, families and visitors at Strachan House Care Home in enjoyed an afternoon of fantastic performances as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Care Fest.

Now in its third year, the Fringe Care Fest brings the magic of the Fringe directly to care home residents who can no longer visit the festival venues.

Talented singer and pianist Jacqui Randa warmed up the crowd with her excellent keyboard skills and cheeky anecdotes. After a short break for more prosecco in the sun, everyone relaxed to the wonderful voice of Duane Forrest.

It was an amazing experience, complete with a special party menu from the home’s kitchen team, plenty of drinks – and of course, lots of dancing.

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

03/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Edna! 🎂💐

Yesterday we had the joy of celebrating the birthday of our lovely Edna! 💛

Her special day began with a wonderful morning spent with her close family, surrounded by love, gifts, and decorations.
After lunch, we all joined together to sing Happy Birthday to Edna and give her the presents from us all🎶✨

Of course, no birthday is complete without cake, and we all enjoyed a delicious slice together in celebration. 🍰


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

02/09/2025

⭐ A Perfect 10! ⭐

We’re thrilled to share that Iverley View Care Home in has received a 10 out of 10 score on the independent care home reviews site, carehome.co.uk, after a series of glowing reviews.

This fantastic achievement places Iverley View 7th out of 7,238 care homes across England and 1st in their county.

A big thank you to the team who work incredibly hard to provide the highest standard of care and support to residents and their families. Truly well deserved. 👏

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02/09/2025

Don't Forget! Our Summer Fair and Open Day is This Saturday! ☀️

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Summer Fair on Saturday – everyone is welcome!

We’ve got something for everyone, including:
🎭 A fantastic entertainer
🎟️ Exciting raffle prizes
🎰 A classic tombola
🛍️ Lots of stalls with treats, crafts, and games!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours – it’s going to be a brilliant day! Let’s make the most of the summer together 🌞

See you there!


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care Home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

01/09/2025

Happy Birthday Karen! 🎂💐

A big Happy Birthday to our wonderful Hostess Karen! 💛
We hope you had a truly lovely day and felt just as appreciated as you deserve.

Sending lots of love and best wishes from all of us—thank you for all that you do each and every day. ✨


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

29/08/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month – July 🌟

A huge congratulations to our wonderful Care Assistant, Bency, who has been named our Employee of the Month for July! 🎉💛

The whole team and all of our residents join together in congratulating and appreciating Bency for everything she does. She is truly a ray of sunshine in our home—always bringing warmth, kindness, and positivity wherever she goes.

Thank you, Bency, for your hard work, your care, and for always making such a difference each day. We are so lucky to have you as part of our team. 💐✨


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

29/08/2025

🐾 Residents Welcome Furry Friends 🐾

Our care homes and hospitals recently marked National Dog Day in style by hosting a range of activities for all to enjoy, including dog shows, pet therapy sessions and community events.

From four-legged companions to wagging tails and friendly competitions, it was a wonderful day that brought joy and smiles to everyone.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments. ✨

29/08/2025

🌟 Independence at Edingley Lodge 🌟

Here at Edingley Lodge, we believe that moving into a care home doesn’t mean giving up your independence ,it means gaining support to live life on your terms! ✨

Our residents enjoy:
• Personalised care tailored to their needs
• Freedom to choose daily activities and routines
• A warm, welcoming community that respects individuality
• Opportunities to learn, socialise, and stay active , Lunch with your friends – you can , Dining with your family – you can!

Discover how you or your loved one can live confidently and independently with us. Because independence is not about where you live, it’s about how you live. ❤️

28/08/2025

Happy Birthday to Our Wonderful Chef Raj! 👨‍🍳🎂

A very big Happy Birthday to one of our lovely chefs! 💛 We hope you had a fantastic day and were celebrated just as much as you deserve.

Thank you for everything you do to keep us all so well fed and looked after—you always bring smiles (and delicious food!) to our home. Sending you lots of love from all of us. 💐✨


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

27/08/2025

⭐ Champions of Care: The Care Quality Leaders Network ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Sue Sheath, our Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, has been featured in this month’s Caring Times magazine for her work founding the Care Quality Leaders Network.

In June, the network held its first face-to-face conference entitled ‘Innovating Care Quality: Leadership in Action’ in London, bringing together colleagues from across the adult social care sector.

What began as a small group of providers meeting informally before the pandemic has grown under Sue’s leadership into a thriving network of over 90 organisations – from large operators to mid-sized and smaller providers nationwide – all united by a shared commitment to champion high-quality care.

Sue commented: “I am so proud of how this group has grown over the last five years into an incredible supportive network with real influence. I was keen to create an opportunity for the group to meet face to face to hear from some of the biggest names in the sector about the challenges and opportunities we face and share ideas and best practice. I would like to thank all our generous partners such as Radar Healthcare, Care Launch and Nourish Care, who made this event possible.”

We’re so proud of Sue for her hard work in creating this fantastic network and for running such a successful event that brought together so many excellent minds! 👏

26/08/2025

📸 World Photography Day 🌟

Recently, residents and patients up and down the country celebrated World Photography Day with flair and creativity.

Throughout the day, everyone enjoyed a range of themed activities and art sessions, from crafting photo books and collages to participating in professional photoshoots and capturing images of their favourite objects and subjects.

It was also a wonderful opportunity for all to reflect on past experiences by looking at treasured photographs and sharing happy memories.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments.

26/08/2025

🎉You are invited to our summer fair open day. 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled day as we open our doors to the local community! 🏡💛
Saturday 6th September from 10.30am.

We’re hosting a Summer Fair with something for everyone, including:
🎟️ Raffle & Tombola
🛍️ Individual Stalls
🍰 Refreshments & Treats
🎈 Fun for all ages!

Come along to meet our lovely residents and team, enjoy some summer fun, and see what makes our home so special. Whether you're just curious or looking for care options for a loved one, everyone is welcome! 🌼

22/08/2025

✨🏍️ Speedway Wish Granted 🏍️✨

This week, the team at Hickathrift House Care Home in was delighted to grant another special wish through their ‘Post a Wish’ initiative – a visit to the King's Lynn Speedway - the Home of the Stars.

It was a fantastic experience, with riders kindly taking time to chat and reminisce with a resident about past races and bikes. The Speedway team ensured the evening was special, welcoming everyone on arrival and making the visit unforgettable.

Residents truly enjoyed sitting in the front row, cheering on the riders and sharing stories of speedway events gone by.

A big thank you to all involved in making this trip possible. 👏

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22/08/2025

A Beautiful Afternoon of Memories 💛 🎥

Yesterday afternoon, we spent some truly special time together reminiscing and sharing memories. Residents were invited to bring along their most cherished photo albums and pictures, and what a wonderful collection we had!

We looked back through photographs from childhood, through all the different stages of life—wedding days, children when they were first born, school days, holidays, sports clubs, and friendship groups. Every picture held a story, and it was so moving to hear them shared.

The residents spoke about how lovely it was to pause and appreciate their lives in this way. One of our residents even shared how grateful she felt to have lived such a happy life- which was lovely to hear.

It was an afternoon filled with laughter and stories- a beautiful reminder of the incredible journeys each of our residents have lived. 💛


To find out more about life at Edingley Lodge Care home, Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/edingley-lodge-care-home
Alternatively, please call us on: 01623 882441

21/08/2025

🤩 Adventure Day Out for Mortain Place Residents 🤩

Residents at Mortain Place Care Home in enjoyed an unforgettable day at Knockhatch Adventure Park.

From speeding around the go-kart track and meeting extraordinary animals to splashing down the water slides, it was a day full of fun.

To make the trip even more special, residents and colleagues were joined by Malcolm from ITV News Meridian, who captured the excitement on camera and spoke to the residents about their experiences.

The team at Mortain Place believe days like this are an important way to enrich the lives of residents, creating lasting memories for all involved.

Take a look at the fantastic broadcast coverage below! 👇

Watch the latest from ITV News - Barchester Mortain Place in Eastbourne takes its residents on day trips to an adventure park with activities such as go-karting and water slides

19/08/2025

🦆📚 A Quacking Good Story from Atfield House 📚🦆

We’re excited to share that Atfield House Care Home in , London has launched their very own children’s storybook, inspired by a much-loved tradition and their nature-loving residents.

Each year, a duck named Hope visits the home’s garden to lay her eggs – a heart-warming event that has been taking place for many years. The experience sparks engagement, evokes memories and offers meaningful comfort to residents, supporting emotional and cognitive wellbeing with every quiet waddle.

After speaking with residents, families and colleagues, the team decided to capture the tale in a beautifully illustrated book.
The home looks forward to sharing the storybook with visitors and children from local schools – a great opportunity to spread the joy of this charming tradition.

You can explore their delightful storybook here 👇https://online.flippingbook.com/view/503801204/

18/08/2025

🏃‍♂️🏅 Great North Run - Marathon Effort for Charity 🏃‍♀️🏅

On Sunday, 7th September, five brave Barchester colleagues will take on the gruelling Great North Run to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.

The Foundation supports older people and adults living with a disability by helping them connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

Our amazing runners are:
• Becky Dearing, Health and Safety Coordinator
• Kirsty Taylor, Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare
• Zsuszanna Bodog, Care Assistant from Red Oaks Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
• Tom Hodges, Dementia Nurse Specialist for the North West and Midlands
• Yvonne Hand, General Manager at Glenroyd Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

They will lace-up their trainers and use grit and determination to complete the 13-mile half marathon course that starts in Newcastle upon Tyne and takes thousands of runners over the iconic Tyne Bridge in order to raise funds for Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Wishing the very best of luck to the runners! 👏

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. 👏