Leeming Bar Grange Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

07/09/2025

📷 Vote for Your Most Photogenic 📷

Whoever receives the most votes will win the class of 'Most Photogenic' at our dog show!

Voting is open for the next 30 mins!

Happy voting!

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

07/09/2025

Everyone is welcome to join us today from 2pm!

🐶🐩 Dog Show! 🐩🐶

Join us on Sunday 7th September from 2pm as we celebrate our four-legged friends and raise funds for our pawfect pals from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs!

All well socialised and friendly pooches are welcome to enter the competition!

Please just call 01677 425594 or email leemingbar.activities@barchester.com for more information and to book your place!

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

06/09/2025

Attention all quizzers and music fans! 🎵 📝

Join us on Wednesday, 10th September, at 2.30pm for a fun-filled virtual music quiz.

We’ll link up with Barchester care homes and hospitals across the country for Barchester’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ Quiz.

Our residents will go head-to-head with our sister homes, putting their music knowledge to the test to see who will claim the title of ultimate quiz champion.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

05/09/2025

✨🐶 Fundraising Raffle! 🐶✨

These meaningful moments never cost us a penny!

Each week our fabulous friends from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs visit residents and the team to share an abundance of love and snuggles!

The volunteers from Jack and Pals very kindly offer their free time to create smiles, never asking for a penny!

As part of our upcoming Dog Show we are hosting a raffle to raise funds for Jack and Pals. Please do consider helping us to show our appreciation by purchasing raffle tickets from reception.

Tickets are £1 per strip, and the raffle will be drawn at our dog show this Sunday.

Thank you! 🥰

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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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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. 👏

02/09/2025

💐 Beautiful Blooms 💐

Today, we had the honour of attending the funeral of one of our much-loved residents; a beautiful service and a fitting farewell to a truly wonderful gentleman who brought warmth, kindness, and joy to the home, and whose presence is deeply missed 💕

We are incredibly touched that our gents loved ones chose to donate stunning floral arrangements from the service to the home. Residents are absolutely delighted by the beautiful blooms, which now brighten our shared spaces and serve as a perfect reminder of someone so dear ❤️

A huge thank you to the family for this generous and thoughtful gesture. Your kindness has brought comfort and beauty to many today 💕

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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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01/09/2025

🍃 Hello September! 🍃

Activities are an important part of our days here at Leeming Bar Grange and we ensure that we offer a variety that reflects the interests and capabilities of those that we support.

We extend a warm invitation for our families, friends and members of the community to join us throughout the month. Take a peek at some of our highlights of what we have in store in September.

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

01/09/2025

🎨🐶 Canine Crafting! 🐶🎨

Today was full of colour, laughter, and a whole load of pawsitive energy!

Residents unleashed their creativity with a canine themed creative workshop, making beautiful decorations for our upcoming Dog Show this Sunday!

From handmade banners to adorable paw-print signs, their creativity truly shined; and the excitement is growing as we get ready to welcome our furry friends this weekend!

Do you have a pooch who may like to join us this Sunday to raise funds for Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs? Everyone is welcome, please see below for further information

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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. ✨

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! 👏

27/08/2025

🐾🌟 Our Pawfect Pal! 🌟🐾

This past week, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Billy, the gentle therapy dog from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs, along with his wonderful Mum Wendy. What a heartwarming visit it was! Our residents absolutely adored cuddling with Billy and shared joyous delight as he showered them with wagging tails and unconditional love.

Seeing residents light up; some reminiscing over cherished memories, others simply relishing the quiet comfort of a furry friend was genuinely magical. Billy brought not just cuddles, but connection, calm, and joy. A heartfelt thank you to Wendy and Billy for visiting us and making such a difference in our day.

Here's to more tail-wagging visits that bring smiles, memories, and a whole lot of love ❤️

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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.

22/08/2025

🎈🍰 Birthday Celebrations! 🍰🎈

This August we had the privilege of celebrating beautiful Ann's birthday with her! ✨

Ann enjoyed a day of celebrations with friends & loved ones, cards and gifts a-plenty and of course delicious birthday cake!

Here's to celebrating you amazing Ann! We can't wait to enjoy many more laughs, smiles, and meaningful moments with you! 🥂

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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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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

20/08/2025

Calling all Bingo enthusiasts!

Join us on Wednesday, 27th August, at 2.30pm for some interactive virtual Bingo fun as part of ‘Barchester Goes Gaming’ – Barchester’s very own game show series.

We will take on our sister homes to find out which care home or hospital has the best Bingo players.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wV3fC

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

🐶🐩 Dog Show! 🐩🐶

Join us on Sunday 7th September from 2pm as we celebrate our four-legged friends and raise funds for our pawfect pals from Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs!

All well socialised and friendly pooches are welcome to enter the competition!

Please just call 01677 425594 or email leemingbar.activities@barchester.com for more information and to book your place!

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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! 👏

16/08/2025

🌊☀️ Fun in the Sun! ☀️🌊

What a fantastic afternoon we had this week in the garden with one of our young volunteers, 'Leeming Mini', Carson 💛

There were smiles all around as we enjoyed some friendly competition with hook-a-duck, sandcastle making, and pool paddling, all topped off with some delicious ice cream treats!

It’s always a joy to see generations coming together; thank you, Carson, for bringing your energy and sunshine to our day once again! ✨

For more information about life at Leeming Bar Grange please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/leeming-bar-grange-care-home

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. 👏