L&M Healthcare Kitwood House

15/05/2026

What a fabulous Friday afternoon had with Eddy and Lucy.

This afternoon we had a big Eurovision themed party with Eurovision being this weekend.

We may get ‘nil poi’ on the tele but it was certainly 10 points all around for our residents today, they were singing, dancing, playing the tambourines and waving flags to some 60s and 70s classics.

We had a fabulous rendition of Waterloo Eddy had learned to play specially for our party I mean who doesn’t love a bit of ABBA at a Eurovision party.

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15/05/2026

A very big congratulations to Nicole and her team on Northern Belle who won our ‘Wear it Green’ best team to wear green competition yesterday.

Nicole and the team all came in there green t shirts and made sure all the residents got involved by also all wearing green, they set their tables green for meal times using table cloths and napkins, it certainly was a whole team effort and wonderful to see the sea of green as you walked into the lounge.

Very well done team.
And a big thank you to all the team members, relatives and residents that took part in wearing green to support mental health awareness.

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15/05/2026

We have a lovely week planned at Kitwood House next week.

Starting off with a bit of pampering with Annette our Well - Being lead, Annette will be giving hand massages and nail care Monday morning before our RiseTherapy Sport session Monday afternoon.

Tuesday the pampering continues with our hair dresser Francine, she will be doing everyone’s hair as they visit the salon, ready for an afternoon with Cheryl from Jo Jingles for our Intergenerational music session.

The middle of the week we have lots of craft around Bees with it being world Bee Day Wednesday we will be planting some Bee friendly flowers to display around the gardens and some Bee themed craft to brighten up the walls.

Friday we welcome back Ian from Music in Mind who will be joining the residents on Flying Scotsman at 11am.

As we move through the week we are hoping the weather brightens up as suggested and we can hopefully get out in the gardens for some well needed, late spring sunshine.

14/05/2026

This afternoon we have enjoyed an Art Therapy session with Jane from Creative Mojo
Painting for mental health is a therapeutic, non-verbal outlet that reduces stress, fosters mindfulness, and allows for the emotional release of complex feelings.

Today we painted all things Eurovision, with Eurovision being held in Vienna this year we had a Mozart theme and as many bright colours as we could find and of course what Eurovision without a little glitter.

Everyone was extremely focused on their part of the painting and it turned out fantastic.

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14/05/2026

It’s ‘Wear it Green Day’

Today at Kitwood House we have shown our support by wearing as much green as we can.

We are wearing green to raise awareness show support and promote good mental health to everyone living, working or visiting L and M healthcare.

We have enjoyed green themed treat bags and had a little competition for the best ‘Green Team’ which will be judge tomorrow morning.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our ‘Wear it Green’

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14/05/2026

13/05/2026

What better way to support your mental health then sharing an afternoon with friends.

Today we have had delicious cocktails and mocktails at the bar, we did quizzes, sang songs and sat chatting to each other whilst having a cocktail or two.

Today’s favourites were ‘Kitwood daiquiri’ a refreshing blend of orange, pinapple, Malibu and lemonade and ‘the pink lady special’ a tangy amaretto, sour cherry and cranberry with a lemon twist.

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13/05/2026

A short clip of the fabulous Rebecca Done backed by our wonderful ladies in pink. Shown here going all out to mark V. E Day 2026 in the now legendary Kitwood House party style!

What a performance ladies!



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13/05/2026

It’s National Receptionist Day!

Here at Kitwood House we have the most wonderful team of Receptionists, nothing is ever to much trouble for any one of them.

We have had some lovely comments when asked about our receptionists from the team and from family members.

“Sally is just the heart of Kitwood House she just knows the answer to everything and nothing is ever to much trouble”

“Tracey always greets us with a smile when we come to visit out dad she really is such a wonderful lady and takes the time to listen”

“Hazel is one of a kind, not only does she help relatives she also spends alot of time with the residents sitting having a coffee in reception or simply taking residents for a short walk around the units, she’s amazing and always has a smile”

“The receptionists are all wonderful at Kitwood house we are always greeted with a smile from everyone”

Such special ladies making the whole home feel warm and welcoming.

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12/05/2026

It’s national nurses week!

Our nurses work so hard ensuring all our residents are cared for.

We thank them everyday!

12/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week!

And we’ve had a wonderful day today at Kitwood House we started our day with a pamper from Francine our Hair dresser, what better then having your hair done to make you feel better.

This afternoon we danced the afternoon away with Steve Bloor.
Music can have such a big impact on a person’s mental health in so many ways like

Stress Reduction: Listening to music, particularly calming music, can lower heart rate and reduce cortisol, the hormone associated with stress.

Mood Regulation: Music activates the brain's reward centers, releasing dopamine to enhance pleasure and happiness.

Anxiety and Depression Support: Research shows that regular music listening or therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Expression and Processing: Music helps articulate
complex emotions that are difficult to put into words, assisting in emotional processing.

Resilience and Connection: Music fosters a sense of belonging and can strengthen social connections, reducing feelings of isolation.

We always love a song and dance at Kitwood House and have so many wonderful artists that share special moments and memories with us.

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