Sutton Grange Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

06/09/2025

Next week, we’ll be welcoming RISE into our Blossom Lounge for an afternoon of fun, games, and gentle exercise. 💪🎲

It’s always a joy to see our residents getting active, sharing laughs, and enjoying the uplifting atmosphere these sessions bring. We can’t wait to move, stretch, and play together! 💜

05/09/2025

A huge thank you to Boots for their thoughtful donation!

Our residents were delighted to receive a beautifully filled Memory Box, designed to spark conversation, reminiscence and sensory experiences. Inside were wonderful treasures that brought back memories of childhood, family life and fashion – along with some familiar scents like Wright’s Soap and Imperial Leather, which had everyone smiling (and sniffing!).

One item in particular – the famous Syrup of Figs – brought back some funny memories… though not everyone agreed it was their favourite reminder! 😉

It was not only a joy for our residents, but also such fun for our staff to learn more about life in the 1960s. The stories, laughter, and even the occasional surprise made it a truly special experience for everyone involved. 💛

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

🌸 A Wonderful Open Day at Sutton Grange 🌸

We had such a fantastic time at our Open Day last weekend! Our brilliant gardener Katie gave an inspiring speech, and everyone enjoyed a creative flower pressing activity 🌼✨.

A very special highlight was hearing how one of our residents sent a card she made with pressed flowers to Queen Elizabeth for her 50th Jubilee – and received a reply back! 💌

It was a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so memorable! 💐

For more information on life at Sutton Grange, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/sutton-grange-care-home

Alternatively, please call the home on 01704 215 500 and chat to our friendly team.

01/09/2025

Weekly planner Week Commencing 1st September 🍂

This week our residents will be enjoying a varied week of coffee mornings, gardening club, pamper sessions, quizzes, music, and creative activities.
Take a look at our activity planner below to see what’s coming up each day 🎨🖌️

For more information on life at Sutton Grange, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/sutton-grange-care-home

Alternatively, please call the home on 01704 215 500 and chat to our friendly team.

01/09/2025

What’s On at Sutton Grange this September! 🍁

We’ve got a month full of exciting events to enjoy, including:
✨ Gentle exercise and games with RISE
🎶 Live music performances from singers Dave, Lucy, and Bekky
🎨 A virtual Indian Miniature Painting workshop with the V&A Museum

For more information on life at Sutton Grange, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/sutton-grange-care-home

Alternatively, please call the home on 01704 215 500 and chat to our friendly team.

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! 👏

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

Weekly planner Week Commencing 25th August 👨‍🌾

This week is our Open Day! This Saturday, we have our lovely gardener Katie leading our Open Day with a talk in the morning and our gardening club in the afternoon.

The dementia choir will also be here this Wednesday at 10.30am instead of the afternoon. However, our afternoon will be kept busy with a residents meeting at 2pm instead. All are welcome to come along as we will be voting on how to spend our residents’ fund 🪴

For more information on life at Sutton Grange, please visit our website: www.barchester.com/home/sutton-grange-care-home

Alternatively, please call the home on 01704 215 500 and chat to our friendly team.

23/08/2025

📢🌿 Help Us Build Our Rummage Boxes 🌿📢

We’re creating rummage boxes for our residents living with dementia here at Sutton Grange, and we’d love your help!

We’re looking for donations of items that can be touched, held, or looked through — anything that helps our residents reminisce and feel connected:
📚 Picture books with photos of countries, places, beaches, landscapes & countryside
🚂 Postcards or magazines featuring nature, trains, cars, cooking, animals, or gardens
🎶 Memorabilia or keepsakes from the 40s, 50s & 60s
🧩 Fidget items to keep hands busy and calm
🙏 Christian items such as hymn books, prayer cards, or small crosses for those of faith
🧸Everyday objects from the past that might bring back memories

These special boxes will give our residents comfort, joy, and meaningful moments of connection. Every little contribution makes a big difference! 💕

If you have something to donate, please drop it off at reception or give to Elsa.

Thank you for helping us bring joy and memories to our community! 🌟

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

We are delighted to share that the wonderful Lucy will be visiting for a special live performance! 🎶💖

Family and friends are welcome to join us for this uplifting event.

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

Garden-Themed Open Day! 🌸🌿

We’re excited to welcome you to our Open Day on Saturday 30th August, 10:00am – 4:00pm!

Join us in our beautiful gardens for a day full of colour, creativity, and community. 🌼

What’s On:
🪴 11:00am – A special talk with our talented gardener, Katie, sharing tips and inspiration.
🌿 2:00pm – Join our friendly Gardening Club and get hands-on in the garden!

There’ll be plenty of time to explore, chat with our team, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of our home.

Bring along your friends and family—we’d love to see you there! 💚

21/08/2025

Yesterday afternoon, our residents enjoyed a wonderful time making sun catchers together!

With lots of color, laughter, and imagination, they created beautiful designs that now brighten up our windows and fill our home with cheerful light. 🌈☀️

It was lovely to see everyone sharing stories, helping one another, and taking pride in their unique creations!

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

Weekly planner Week Commencing 18th August 🌊

We’ve got a fun-filled week ahead with lots of activities for everyone to enjoy! 🎉

Highlights this week:
- Community Coffee Morning – Wed 20th Aug, 10.30am
- Clay Modelling – Thu 21st Aug, 11.00am
- Bingo Fun! – Thu 21st Aug, 3.00pm
- Gardening Club – Fri 22nd Aug, 11.00am

Our next Residents’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday 27th August at 2.00pm.
All are welcome as we’ll be discussing ideas on how to use the money raised for the Residents’ Fund.

19/08/2025

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Residents’ Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to share updates, discuss community matters, and hear your valuable feedback.

Topics will include:
- Community updates and upcoming events
- Discussion on how to use money raised for life enrichment
- Open forum for residents’ suggestions and improvements

Your voice matters, and we look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible. Light refreshments will be provided.

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! 👏

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. 👏