Kingsland House 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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01/09/2025

Open Day at Kingsland House!

Come and visit our lovely home next Saturday and find out about life here at Kingsland House.

Residential and Nursing care, Dementia Care and Respite stays. We'd love to show you around and of course will have tasty treats of refreshments to offer you.

We look forward to welcoming you. 😊

31/08/2025

⚓️🏴‍☠️⛵️ We’ve had a brilliant couple of trips to see the replica 16th century Spanish Galleon Andalucía visiting Shoreham Harbour this week,

With a gentlemen’s outing on Friday and a ladies’ outing on Saturday, our residents loved seeing the ship, strolling to the locks for a different view, and then relaxing at Port Kitchen cafe while watching the younger generations climb aboard to explore in their hundreds! ☕🍰

Outings like these show how much our minibus means to residents—giving them the freedom to get out, explore, feel a part of the wider community and share new experiences together

The Galeón is an accurate replica of a 16th-17th century galleon, the only one now that sails in present days and has sailed all over the world since its launch in 2010. These ships were the type of vessel used by the Spanish Crown for maritime expeditions and establishing trade routes across the Spanish empire for centuries to the Americas and Asia.

If you'd like to learn more about life at Kingsland House and the trips we make yyyplease visit https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-care-home or call us on 01273 440019 to arrange a visit.

30/08/2025

Meet Molly, our newest Pets as Therapy visitor, who came to see us for the first time this week! 💖🐾

Molly, the beautiful spaniel instantly won hearts, bringing love and smiles – we can’t wait to welcome her back soon. A big thank you also to Ian, Molly’s owner, for volunteering your time and sharing this gorgeous girl with us🙏🏼🐕‍🦺

If you'd like to learn more about life at Kingsland House please visit https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-care-home or call us on 01273 440019 to arrange a visit.

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. ✨

28/08/2025

Our residents always look forward to Matt’s exercise sessions. He brings so much fun and laughter to our seated workouts, and everyone always feels a lot brighter afterwards. Keeping active and stretching is so important—and a touch of friendly competition makes it even better!

If you'd like to learn more about life at Kingsland House please visit https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-care-home or call us on 01273 440019 to arrange a visit.

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

A huge thank you to singer Tania for joining us on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Tania always has such a wonderful connection with our residents, and it was a joy to see so many up dancing and singing along. The room was full of smiles, energy, and happiness – a truly lovely afternoon! 💃🎶🎤

If you'd like to learn more about life at Kingsland House please visit https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-care-home or call us on 01273 440019 to arrange a visit.

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.

25/08/2025

☀️ What a beautiful Bank Holiday Monday morning! We enjoyed a sunny stroll and a café stop at St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove. 🌳

Everyone loved the drive along the seafront, with the sea sparkling in the sunshine, followed by delicious teas and coffees at the lovely park café.

It’s always so special for our residents to get out into the local community, enjoying time together, making new friendships, and having friendly chats along the way. We feel very fortunate to have our own minibus, which means we can enjoy outings like this every week. 🚐💛

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23/08/2025

Last night after supper we gathered in the Lounge for a popular Pudding Club – a fun and sociable evening of taste-testing delicious desserts! 🍰

Our residents became the dessert connoisseurs as they sampled:
🍋 Lemon Meringue Pie with mango drizzle
🍮 Vanilla Cheesecake with caramel drizzle
🍓 Raspberry & Strawberry Pavlova

All lovingly prepared by our talented Second Chef Chris. Everyone enjoyed giving their feedback and casting their votes over a welcome cuppa – and the winning dessert was… 🏆 the Pavlova, with the Lemon Meringue Pie a close runner-up!

A sweet evening of laughter, conversation and, of course, plenty of pudding. ❤️

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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

Another fantastic concert with Retro Ralph this week! 🎶 He always fills the room with smiles, has everyone singing along to familiar numbers and it’s always a treat when he adds new songs from our requests. Thanks Ralph, you never disappoint! 🎸🎤

At Kingsland House, our variety of music events bring connection, spark memories, singing, dancing and plenty of toe-tapping joy.

To discover more about life at Kingsland House, please visit us online at https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-care-home or call us on 01273 440019 to arrange a visit, whether you’re considering respite stays or longer-term dementia or nursing care.

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/

19/08/2025

We had a lovely visit from Little Lancing yesterday afternoon, the residents and children had lots of fun reading a story and chatting about their summer holidays.

If you would like to find out more about Kingsland House please visit https://www.barchester.com/home/kingsland-house-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! 👏

15/08/2025

We have had a wonderful day today at Kingsland House celebrating VJ Day 🇬🇧

The morning was all about having fun decorating the lounge ready for Susanna this afternoon.

Susanna and her little girl entertained us with some remembrance songs, flag waving and shakers as we all sang along with them.

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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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13/08/2025

We had a fabulous minibus trip to the Marlipins Museum in Shoreham-By-Sea this week, A big thank you to the wonderful volunteer’s that made our visit so special.

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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. 👏