Ashfields Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

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

⭐ 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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30/08/2025

Our August newsletter is out now!

We're looking forward to what September will bring, happy reading!

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

29/08/2025

🎂 Birthday celebrations! 🎂

Today we wished Gilly a very happy birthday with a home made cake courtesy of our very own baking club.

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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

🌟 10 years long service 🌟

Tom, one of our hard-working kitchen assistants accepted his ten years long service award yesterday.

During his time with Barchester, Tom has worked hard to keep our kitchen running well, ensuring its cleanliness, cooking some delicious meals and helping to prepare for our community events.

Thank you for everything you do Tom!

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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

Thank you to everyone who came along to our dementia café this morning and took part in some summer flower arranging 🌼

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

25/08/2025

We've been updating our 'wish tree' this morning, with residents making requests for days out, specialist entertainment and individualised animal therapy visits. Each leaf represents a wish we aim to fulfil.

We aim to complete one wish a month, and so far this year have already been able to grant wishes to see tribute acts, host dance classes and visit scenic locations around the county.

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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. 👏

King's Lynn Stars

22/08/2025

Residents have been enjoying fruit taste testing trolleys as a way to keep cool & hydrated as we come to the end of summer.

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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

Across the Blue Sea - a musical cruise across the world!

Residents sang, danced and played along to an in incredible musical performance from the tallented Svetla yesterday. Singing in several different languages and playing her accordion, Svetla was a total hit!

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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/

19/08/2025

It's lucky when such beautiful places are so close by, and we definetly made the most of that today with our trip.

Resdients enjoyed a tour of the historic Norwich Cathedral before enjoying some refreshments in the café on the upper level.

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

19/08/2025

Oh look, we're in the paper!

Norwich Evening News has shared a story on our fundraising efforts for Leon, and we're incredibly proud of it.

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

Ashfields care home in Rackheath donates £386 to Leon D’Souza for vital home improvements as he battles Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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! 👏

14/08/2025

Well what can we say..... Big happy retirement to one of our longest serving employees at Ashfields.

Janette joined the Ashfields team 23 years ago and has been a big part of our kitchen team ever since 😍

Not only keeping the kitchen in order with cleaning, washing up and ensuring all the requirements are done Janette also filled in for the chef on the odd occasion.

Now after 23 years the time has come for her to hang up the marigolds and enjoy retirement 🌺
Janette you will be missed at Ashfields and we thank you for all your many years of service, the support you have given and all of your hard work.

Don't be a stranger 😁 from Ashfields and Barchester we wish you all the best in your retirement chapter ⭐

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

13/08/2025

We are a bit late posting this one for July due to annual leave but we have another employee of the month this time for July

⭐ Panmun ⭐

Panmun, our night carer has been awarded employee of the month for July from her colleagues for her continuous hard work, team work and generally being a supportive member of the team to both her colleagues and residents.

Thank you Panmun keep up the hard work

To find out more about life at Ashfields care home please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/ashfields-care-home...
or phone on 01603 721720 today.

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. 👏