Lawton Rise Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

24/10/2025

🧡A season of gentle change and simple joys — moments that make the heart feel full.

23/10/2025

❄️ WE’RE DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS ❄️

Would you be interested in joining our Christmas Committee?? 🎅

We would love for you to be involved in planning a spectacular, traditional Christmas at Lawton Rise this year. 🎄
We would be very interested to hear what Christmas used to look like for your loved ones so we can incorporate ideas in to Christmas in the home for our wonderful residents where it will feel familiar, warm and cosy for them. 🤗

Let’s all Share ideas, thoughts and what you would like to see in the build up to Christmas and let’s make Christmas 2025 and the build up to Christmas a very traditional, special time for everyone at Lawton Rise. ☃️

Please speak to Admin in the home, email us on lawtonrise@barchester.com or phone 01782 773000 if you would like to be involved or if you would like more information! We can’t wait to hear from you 🥰

16/10/2025

🏡 🍂🍁YOU’RE INVITED! DON’T DINE ALONE AT LAWTON RISE CARE HOME WHERE WE WILL BE JOINED BY STEPH FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY 🍁🍂🏡

We’d love for you to join us for our ‘Don’t Dine Alone’ day on Saturday 25th October 2025 where we will be joined by Steph from the Alzheimer’s Society!

Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Lawton Rise Care Home

Come and meet our wonderful team, take a tour of our beautiful home, and discover the warm, supportive community we’ve built here at Lawton Rise Care Home

Enjoy a hot meal and refreshments, an informative session from the Alzheimer’s Society, and a chance to chat with residents and staff about life in our home.

🥰 We look forward to welcoming you 🥰

For more information or to RSVP, call us on 01782 773000 or email lawtonrise@barchester.com.

15/10/2025

⭐️Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Pro-Fit and Wellbeing UK, Chris for our fortnightly exercise session. Our residents loved getting stuck in, and playing games to encourage mobility and movement.

A big well done to Len, for getting the highest score on the miniature golf game! Thank you Chris, for another great session!💪🏋️‍♂️

For more information about life at Lawton Rise, Please visit - https://www.barchester.com/home/lawton-rise-care-home

12/10/2025

🍁🍂Today, we fully embraced the warm, cosy Autumn feels with a delightful foggy morning! Our residents gathered for our weekly book club, where they sipped on steamy hot drinks whilst immersing themselves in beautiful Autumn poems☕️

We also made the most of our rainbow table for a virtual reality experience that allowed us to enjoy the sights and sounds of Autumn from the comfort of our warm, cosy space. It truly was a sensory-rich day, filled with laughter, warmth and connection🍂🍁

For more information about life at Lawton Rise, please visit - https://www.barchester.com/home/lawton-rise-care-home

10/10/2025

🎉 Awel-Y-Mor Celebrates Excellent Ratings 🎉

Awel-Y-Mor Care Home in , Swansea passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The CIW report stated that there was a strong sense of belonging and teamwork in the home, nurtured by a very well-respected management team that encourages a positive culture.

Highlighted in the report was that the care staff knew residents well and were dedicated and driven to offering them the best possible care, going above and beyond to do so.

A relative commented: “I can’t speak highly enough about the place, they are so good at the little things, all the residents come first here. My loved one has a good life here.”

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Awel-Y-Mor to congratulate Rachael, General Manager, and her team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Awel-Y-Mor – what a fantastic achievement! 👏

Here are some of the highlights from the day.

10/10/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month Spotlight – September 🌟

We’re delighted to celebrate Alison our wonderful carer as our Employee of the Month for September 🌸

Alison is a caring, compassionate person who always puts our residents first. She will always go above and beyond and shows patience, empathy and warmth whilst always wearing a big smile.

Thank you Alison for your positivity, care and compassion to our residents, families, loved ones and staff.

We are all so lucky to have you as part of our care team. ☺️

Congratulations Alison – you truly deserve this award 🎉⭐️

08/10/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists for the National Care Awards ⭐

We’re delighted to share that Barchester Healthcare has been shortlisted in the Large Care Home Group category for this year’s National Care Awards.

The National Care Awards are the largest awards recognising excellence in the UK care sector, celebrating the very best people and companies across the sector.

A huge congratulations to Aila Evangelista from Atfield House Care Home in , London, a finalist in the Care Registered Nurse of the Year category, and to the entire team at Atfield House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, also shortlisted for Dignity and Respect Care Home of the Year. 👏

We’re so proud of all our teams who work tirelessly to provide the very best care for residents, patients and their families every single day.

The winners will be announced on 7th November at Park Plaza London – good luck to all the finalists!

07/10/2025

🖌️ Pinetree Residents Get Creative with Mosaic-Making 🎨

As part of their first home anniversary celebrations, and together with volunteers from partner company CBRE UK, colleagues and residents at Pinetree Care Home in set to work on a joint project to commemorate the occasion.

Residents were asked what they would like to do to celebrate and decided to create a beautiful mosaic sign for the home.

The project was a wonderful collaboration that everyone at the home could join in with. The end result is a fitting tribute to the home, which now hangs in reception for all the staff, residents and visitors to enjoy.

A resident commented: “It is so wonderful to try new hobbies, I had never made a mosaic before but I absolutely loved it and have been bitten by the bug! I can’t wait to have another go and see what else we can make. I really enjoyed sitting down with everyone else and working on something together, it gave us all a fantastic sense of achievement.”

What a beautiful mosaic! Well done to all involved. 👏

03/10/2025

♥️ The Power of Music: a heart-warming moment at Ochil Care Home ♥️

Colleagues and residents at Ochil Care Home in were over the moon to uncover a beautiful piece of history when they heard an original recording by one of their much-loved residents, Wilma, who used to be a professional singer years ago.

Wilma’s husband, Donald, had lovingly kept the original master copy of Wilma’s debut album which was recorded in 1996. Staff at the home helped Donald transfer the precious recording onto a CD to preserve it.

Everyone at the home watched the heart-warming moment when Wilma, who is living with dementia, realised the recording being played was her voice from almost thirty years ago. Her reaction was absolutely magical as her memory of that time in her life came flooding back.

What’s more, the video of that extraordinary moment showing the power of music to connect, has now been viewed over 65,000 times.

Such a beautiful moment! ✨

Ochil Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

01/10/2025

🥨🍻 Oktoberfest Celebrations 🥨🍻

Oktoberfest was a huge hit with residents, patients, families and visitors this year.

Our care homes and hospitals joined in the celebrations with themed decorations, live entertainment, community events and plenty of fun.

Our talented chefs and hospitality colleagues prepared a selection of pretzels and Bavarian dishes, all complemented by some refreshing cold beers.

It was a day to remember - here are some of our favourite moments.

30/09/2025

☕💚 World’s Biggest Coffee Morning ☕💚

Colleagues, residents, patients, families and friends across the country came together to enjoy charity coffee mornings and bake sales, raising funds and awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Our care homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, inviting everyone to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious, all for a great cause.

Residents and patients enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, and members of the local community. Our talented chefs baked plenty of cakes, biscuits and pastries for everyone to sample.

The events were a great success – thank you to everyone who took part and helped support this important cause.

Here are some of our favourite moments. ✨

30/09/2025

🌟 October Entertainment and Activities 🌟

We’ve got a wonderful month ahead filled with music, movement and plenty of smiles! 🎶💃✨

From lively sing-alongs and piano afternoons to fun exercise sessions with Chris, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s relaxing to classic tunes or joining in with gentle stretches, our activities are all about creating special moments together.

Take a look at our October planner below and see what’s coming up – we can’t wait to welcome you! 💜

26/09/2025

🥳🎂This week we celebrated our lovely carer Jenny’s 50th birthday 🥳🎂

⭐️Jenny’s warmth, kindness, and dedication shine through in everything she does, and she is such an important part of our team. Our staff all joined in to mark this milestone with lots of smiles and laughter. Thank you, Jenny, for everything you bring to Lawton Rise — we hope your 50th birthday was just as special as you are.

25/09/2025

🍂Keeping hands busy and hearts happy 🍂

Our autumn leaf painting activity gave residents the chance to explore their creativity while enjoying the colours of the season⭐️

For more information on life at Lawton rise please visit >>
https://www.barchester.com/home/lawton-rise-care-home

Or phone our friendly team on >>
01782 773000

24/09/2025

🖌️ Virtual V&A Make-along 🎨

In celebration of National Day of Arts in Care Homes, residents and patients across the country enjoyed a wonderful V&A Virtual Make-along experience with Holly from the V&A Learning team and designer-artist Rafin Jannat.

Taking inspiration from the South Asia Gallery at the museum, everyone had the chance to experiment with paints and pigments made from everyday ingredients, creating their own unique artworks.

It was a calming, creative experience that everyone truly enjoyed. A big thank you to the Victoria and Albert Museum team for leading such an inspiring session!

Here are some of our favourite highlights. ✨

National Activity Providers Association

22/09/2025

⭐ We’re Finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards ⭐

It’s awards season and we’re thrilled to share that our talented Customer Experience Team has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories in the prestigious UK Customer Experience Awards:

💡 Best Use of Customer Insight
💻 Best Use of Technology

We’re proud that Barchester Healthcare is the only company from the health sector to be recognised in either of these categories. The winners will be announced at Wembley in October – wish us luck!

Our nomination for Best Use of Customer Insight comes from our Tell Barchester survey, which gathers invaluable feedback each year from more than 13,500 residents, patients and their families. Every single piece of feedback helps us shape and improve the care and services we provide.

In the Best Use of Technology category, our new Connex CRM system, powered by Salesforce, has been recognised for transforming how we manage every customer interaction – making the care journey seamless.

We’re so proud of our team and grateful to everyone who shared their feedback with us.

21/09/2025

World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – Why It Matters More Than Ever 💜

World Alzheimer’s Day, observed annually on 21st September, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia, understanding, support and research have never been more important.

Alzheimer’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s, and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.

At Barchester, our commitment to dementia care goes beyond World Alzheimer’s Day. We strive to make a difference every day, providing compassionate support, innovative programmes, and expert care for residents, patients and families.

To find out more, please see our latest blog here: https://www.barchester.com/help-and-advice/world-alzheimers-day-2025-why-it-matters-more-ever-barchester

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16/09/2025

⭐ Happy National Housekeeping Week ⭐

This week we’re celebrating the fantastic housekeeping teams across our care homes and hospitals.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognise their dedication to keeping everything spotless and creating a welcoming environment for residents, patients, families and visitors.

Thank you to all our colleagues for their continuous hard work and support – you truly make a difference every day.

12/09/2025

🎉 Lotus Manor is Now Open 🎉

We’re excited to share that Lotus Manor Care Home in has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Deputy Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Jane Tyson, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Candy Guo, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 64-bed care home.

Designed with residents’ comfort in mind, Lotus Manor Care Home will offer residential support, respite stays and specialist dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the event. ✨

11/09/2025

🚑 Celebrating Emergency Services Day 🚒👏

Residents, patients, colleagues and visitors marked this year’s Emergency Services Day in style, recognising the contribution of local emergency services, volunteers and heroes.

Our homes and hospitals hosted a variety of community events, from coffee mornings to afternoon garden parties, inviting emergency services personnel to join for hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes.

Everyone had a wonderful time, visiting local emergency services sites, engaging in conversations and sharing inspirational stories of emergency services heroes, both past and present.