Hatherleigh Nursing Home

05/02/2026

Thank you to The Cornish & Devon Post Series for sharing our "Scottish Traditions Shared at Hatherleigh Nursing Home’s Burns Night Celebration" story!

https://www.holsworthy-today.co.uk/news/hatherleigh-nursing-home-celebrates-burns-night-with-scottish-themed-event-875490

Hatherleigh Nursing Home in Devon transformed its lounge into a Scottish castle to celebrate Burns Night, featuring traditional Scottish cuisine and decorations.

04/02/2026

Baking Tuesdays! 🧁

For those who may be on a cognitive journey, baking a cake can be experienced in many different ways. Whether its mixing the ingredients, feeling the texture of the batter, stirring the bowl, or noticing the familiar smells of eggs and flour. All of these small moments can evoke positive feelings of being at home, somewhere safe, familiar and comforting, while also giving a sense of purpose and involvement.

29/01/2026

We had a wonderful Burns Night celebration in our very own Scottish inspired castle (Belvedere Lounge). The team did an amazing job dressing the space, creating an immersive atmosphere for our family members to enjoy. Everyone tucked into traditional Scottish favourites like haggis, neeps and tatties, cock-a-leekie soup and cranachan, with the surroundings and shared moment making it a positive mealtime experience for everyone. 💙

29/01/2026

"𝑇𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑠, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑎𝑝𝑘𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑛. 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑒".

https://www.hatherleighnursinghome.com/scottish-traditions-shared-at-hatherleigh-nursing-homes-burns-night-celebration/

Hatherleigh Nursing Home near Okehampton, Devon, recently turned their Belvedere Household lounge into a Scottish castle-inspired setting...

15/01/2026

For those who may be on a cognitive journey, holding a doll can bring a sense of calm, purpose and spark moments of connection - not because they’re “pretending”, but because the feeling is real.

We can step into their reality, bringing reassurance, and responding with kindness rather than correction. Doll therapy can encourage conversation, nurturing instincts, and a sense of responsibility that feels familiar and safe. ❤️

05/01/2026

We're excited to share our Christmas Newsletter!
With winter well and truely upon us, it’s the perfect time to look back on the festive season and everything we’ve been up to.

We hope you enjoy!🍁

https://www.hatherleighnursinghome.com/newslet

Our Newsletters Stay updated with the latest insights, events, and stories from our team. Christmas Special Newsletter A festive edition sharing Christmas moments, celebrations, and reflections from across the home. […]

31/12/2025

A couple of Christmas highlights!🎄

December was full of festive moments, starting with our annual Mince Pie and Mingle, followed by choir performances and a visit from Hatherleigh Silver Band, which brought plenty of Christmas cheer through the home.

There was good food shared, carols sung, and lots of time spent together with family, friends and visitors popping in throughout December.Thank you to everyone who helped make this Christmas feel so special.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you in 2026!

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!🎄

15/12/2025

The dressing of the tree, a yearly tradition we’ve all been a part of. Whether decorating with our parents as children, or later with our own children, it’s one of the few traditions that follows us through different stages of life - familiar in its steps, even as the people around the tree may change. 🎄

03/12/2025

We're excited to share our fourth edition of our 2025 Newsletter!

With winter creeping up on us, it’s the perfect time to look back on the autumnal season and everything we’ve been up to.

We hope you enjoy!🍁

https://www.hatherleighnursinghome.com/newsletter/ -df_14978/1/

Our Newsletters Stay updated with the latest insights, events, and stories from our team.   Edition 4 2025 Newsletter Catch up on this quarter’s events, projects, and opportunities in our […]

17/11/2025

For this years Hatherleigh Carnival, the Prince and Princess were the children of our Lead Nurse Elena! Look how fabulous Matei and Amalia look on their under-the-sea themed float, which the team collaborated in making the shell backdrop and decorations for. The annual carnival brings the community together, supports strong local connections, and engages new generations in carrying on the tradition. 🎊

09/11/2025

Honouring service, sacrifice, and the stories that shaped our history. ❤️