Newington Court 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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29/08/2025

🛍Special Delivery from Boots!🕶💄

The residents at Newington Court were delighted to receive a wonderful surprise parcel from our friends at Boots! The beautifully designed memory box was filled with retro Boots products, vintage catalogues and nostalgic posters.

Boots have been working with Victoria Tischler, Professor of Behavioural Science at the University of Surrey, to develop a project in Care Homes, providing items from the Boots Archive to stimulate interesting discussions and promote positive feelings.

The items were inspired by shopping trips to Boots over the years, and the box includes many things that our residents may have been in contact with at different points in their lives.

It brought back so many fond memories for some of our residents and staff today. A huge thank you to Boots for this thoughtful and delightful gift - it truly made our day.

For more information about life at Newington Court, please visit our website at
https://www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-care-home

or call our team on 01795 843033

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

🦻Community Hearing Aid Hub!🦻
📢Wednesday 3rd September 1pm

Newington Court will be hosting their second Hearing Aid Clinic for Hi Kent, who are a local charity for people with a hearing loss.

The aim of this clinic is to support anyone in the local community who may use a NHS hearing aid with the maintenance of batteries, aftercare and offering helpful advice. The clinic will provide a beneficial service to our residents, their family and friends, and is open to everyone in the local community of Newington, Sittingbourne and neighbouring areas who would benefit from the expert advice and aftercare which Hi Kent are able to offer to those wearing an NHS hearing aid.

Newington Court will also be providing all of our visitors with complementary light refreshments while attending the clinics.

The next clinic will be held on Wednesday 3rd September from 1.00pm. Please give our friendly team a call to register your interest, on 01795 843033.

To find out more information about Newington Court Care Home please visit our website at www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-care-home

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! 👏

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

🐾 Happy International Dog Day from all of us at Newington Court! 🐶

We always have a pawsitively wonderful morning when our beloved therapy dog, Molly and her owner Joan come to visit! 🐕

From gentle head pats to full-on lap snuggles, Molly reminds us all just how special the bond between humans and dogs can be. It was a heartwarming way to honour the incredible comfort and companionship dogs bring into our lives every single day.



For more information here at Newington Court please visit our website https://www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-care-home

25/08/2025

👚Mobile Clothing Shop by Gemini Fashion👗

👗👔We are excited to have the Gemini Fashion Mobile Clothing Shop visiting us at Newington Court on Monday 22nd September with their Autumn/Winter range👖👚

This event will offer our residents an accessible and entertaining shopping experience right here in the comfort of their own home. 🛍️ We would also like to extend the invitation to any members of the local community who would like to join us for a quieter, local shopping experience, with the added bonus of joining us afterwards for some afternoon tea and homemade cake.

⭐️ We welcome families to join their loved ones for the shooping event. For anyone that is interested in this event for their loved one, but unable to attend, please fill out a permission form which are located at our reception desk and return it back to us before Friday 19th September. Unfortunately if a form hasn’t been completed we won’t be able make any purchases. ⭐️

Take a look on their website for clothing and prices www.mobileclothingshop.co.uk 😊🛍️

23/08/2025

📢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 our home for more information on 01795 843033 or visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-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. 👏

King's Lynn Stars

22/08/2025

🎶Individual Room Visits with Music from Marianne the Accordionist 🎶

Marianne is a frequent visitor to Newington Court, and brings joy to everyone through music, as she plays a selection of nostalgic songs on her accordion to residents during individual room visits.

To find out more about Newington Court, please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/newington-court-care-home or call our friendly team on 01795 843033

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

21/08/2025

🐈Cat Lovers🐈

On a recent minibus trip to a local garden centre, residents were delighted to meet a friendly cat who wanted lots of cuddles and attention! This chance meeting was particularly joyful for one of our residents who favourite animals are cats.

It's really important to the activities team to make meaningful memories with all of our residents. From gardening, music, animals, sport, art and craft and all of our residents' other favourite past times and hobbies, we strive to provide a wide variety of activities on our weekly planners for everyone to enjoy.

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

🏃‍♂️🏅 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! 👏

18/08/2025

🎨Intergenerational Community Craft Club🎨

📢Calling all creative art and craft enthusiasts!

We would like to invite friends, family and children from the local community to join us for an intergenerational afternoon of crafting and fun on Friday 29th August from 2pm.

Please call our friendly team on 01795 843033 to book your place.

15/08/2025

🎶Live Music with Trevor🎸

At Newington Court we have frequent visits from singer and guitarist Trevor, who sings a medley of favourite songs around the home. During his afternoons with us, Trevor usually visits all four of our lounges, plus a number of individual residents in the comfort of their rooms, enabling everyone to enjoy his music. Trevor always does his best to accommodate song requests, and brings smiles to everyone including those who are unable to usually join us for group entertainment.

To find out more about Newington Court please visit our website at https://www.barchester.com/home/newington-court-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. 👏