Lawton Rise Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

10/09/2025

⭐️✨EXCITING NEWS ✨⭐️

Our Home Manager - Jennifer Dale has officially returned to Lawton Rise following her Maternity Leave.
Clare Dudley who stepped in to the role of Acting General Manager from April 2025 up until Jen’s return this week applied for the deputy manager position and was successful!!🥳🎉 This means that moving forward, Jennifer Dale will be fully supported by our new Deputy Manager - Clare Dudley.
We hope you will all join us in congratulating Clare on her new position.
We understand that it has been a difficult and uncertain time recently but want to assure you that we are dedicated and passionate about moving the home forward and re-building relationships with our relatives and loved ones and want you to know that your thoughts and opinions matter to us!

The management team will be on hand to answer any queries or concerns you may have.

As always, if you have anything you wish to discuss with us, please contact us by email or telephone.

Again, a big welcome back to our Home Manager - Jennifer Dale & a massive congratulations to our new Deputy Manager - Clare Dudley! 🥳🎉

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

10/09/2025

🎨✨ We were delighted to welcome Care 2 Craft who joined us for a creative session! Residents had a wonderful time making cards for their loved ones and enjoying some relaxing colouring. Lots of smiles and plenty of creativity filled the room 💕

09/09/2025

✨🖤 Our Great Gatsby Open Day was filled with 1920s charm! Residents enjoyed live music, plenty of sparkle, and the chance to try on glamorous masks and headbands. It was a lovely afternoon of glitz, laughter, and timeless jazz vibes 🎶🥂

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

08/09/2025

Our Tell Barchester Annual Survey is LIVE!

For the 5th consecutive year, our annual customer satisfaction survey Tell Barchester is OPEN!

The survey gives our residents, patients, their friends and family the opportunity to tell us how they feel about their experience, helping us learn, improve and celebrate what people love about life at Barchester.

Residents and patients are able to complete the survey with our teams, invitations to take part are emailed to all friends & family members we have contact details for – have you received yours? It’s also possible to take part in our homes and hospitals using the QR posters on display.

Tell Barchester is quick and simple to complete, your time is much appreciated and this feedback shapes the care and service received across Barchester.

In the meantime, if you have feedback you would like to share you can talk to us at any point, our door is always open.

08/09/2025

✍️ TELL BARCHESTER SURVEY ✍️

All our residents families/friends should have recently received an email with a link to complete the annual Tell Barchester Survey.

https://tellbarchester.com/lawton-rise

We would be most grateful if you could complete this - feedback is so important for us to keep improving and providing the best possible service for our amazing residents! 😀

We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter. 👍

If you have any questions regarding this then please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff. We can also assist you to complete the survey at Lawton Rise if you prefer. There will be a poster displaying a QR code in the home if you prefer to do it when you pop in 😀

If you would like to find out more about life at Lawton rise please visit: https://www.barchester.com/home/lawton-rise-care-home

06/09/2025

🌟 Employee of the Month Spotlight – August 🌟

We’re delighted to celebrate Rick our Head of Maintenance as our Employee of the Month for August 👨🏻‍🔧

Rick is an absolute vital part of the Lawton Rise Team and goes above and beyond to maintain a safe and well maintained environment for our residents and staff. Rick is always happy to help and support where needed and is always on hand to assist the staff with day to day issues, goes above and beyond to fulfil relatives requests and enjoys a chat and a laugh with our residents. 🤗

Rick always has a positive attitude, a smile on his face and never complains no matter what the request. We are so lucky to have him as part of our team. ☺️

Congratulations Rick – you truly deserve this award 💙

05/09/2025

⭐️🌟 WE HAVE SOME BIG NEWS!!! 🌟⭐️

🎉🥳 We are relaunching our Volunteer Programme at Lawton Rise and would love to speak to you if you are interested in volunteering with us!! 🥳🎉

At Lawton Rise we recognise the true value of our volunteers and are extremely grateful for the time & effort they put in to putting a smile on our residents faces! 🤗

Do you have any spare time? ⏰ Do you want to make a difference? 😀

We are looking to recruit volunteers to brighten up the days at Lawton Rise, assist our brilliant staff team and provide interaction and comfort to our lovely residents. 🤗🥰

This could be spending an hour or a couple of hours with our residents over a brew and biscuits ☕️, chatting, reading 📚or even singing 🎤🎶 helping out with activities, assisting on trips out or even helping with housekeeping 🧹🧺 around the home, once a week or more if you have more time to give.

Befriending, helping to make drinks, sitting & reminiscing with our residents would be so beneficial to brighten up their day and can make a huge difference in their days and lives. ✨

If you're interested in volunteering or want more information, please get in touch with us via Facebook, Email or Telephone!

✨ We have an Open day on Saturday 6th September - pop in and have a chat with us if you would like more information about our volunteer programme 👋

📧 Lawtonrise.reception@barchester.com
📞 01782 773000

For more information about life at Lawton Rise Care Home, please visit:

We are holding an Open Day on Saturday 6th September. Please come along to meet the team and find out more about life in our home.

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

🌟 September at Lawton Rise Care Home 🌟

We’ve got an exciting month ahead filled with creativity, connection, music, and movement! 🎨🎶💃

Here are just a few of the highlights you won’t want to miss:
🖌️ Care to Craft – Art Therapy (Tues 2nd Sept)
🎷 Great Gatsby Open Day (Sat 6th Sept) – A glamorous celebration with live jazz, cocktails, and vintage vibes!
🖼️ Jo’s Art Therapy (Tues 9th Sept) – A calming and creative session to relax and unwind.
🎹 Ben the Pianist (Weds 10th Sept) – Live music performance to lift your spirits.
💪 Chris Profit’s Wellbeing Exercise Sessions (Tues 16th & 30th Sept) – Gentle movement to boost energy and wellbeing.

All events are free of charge and open to residents and their families.
Please call 📞 01782 773000 to book your place.
We can’t wait to share the joy and make more memories this September! 💜

01/09/2025

✨🎷 Great Gatsby Open Day 🎷✨

We’re excited to invite you to join us at Lawton Rise Care Home on Saturday 6th September 2025 from 11am for a dazzling Gatsby-inspired celebration!

Come along and enjoy:⭐️
Live jazz music, Vintage cocktails & refreshments, A chance to dress up in fabulous 1920’s style, The glamour of the Roaring Twenties

It’s the perfect opportunity to experience our warm hospitality and see what life is like at Lawton Rise. We’d love to welcome you, your friends, and family for a fun-filled day! 🥂🎶

📍 Lawton Rise Care Home
📅 Saturday 6th September 2025, from 11am

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

31/08/2025

💜 Family & Friends Meeting 💜

We’re delighted to invite you to our next Family and Friends Meeting on Sunday 21st September 12:00 - 2:00pm

We’ll be joined by Hazel from the Alzheimer’s Society, who will be sharing valuable insight into life with Alzheimer’s and answering any questions you may have. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and come together as a supportive community.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be an informative and meaningful afternoon 🌸

30/08/2025

🌸 Meet Antonia – Our lovely Resident Ambassador 🌸

We’re delighted to celebrate Antonia in her special role as our resident Ambassador.

Antonia helps shine a light on dementia care by:
✨ Sharing her experiences and insights
✨ Giving a voice to fellow residents
✨ Inspiring kindness, dignity & respect for all

Her positivity and strength remind us every day that residents are at the very heart of our community 💜

-care

29/08/2025

🐾 National Dog Day! 🐾

We had a wonderful time celebrating National Dog Day with visits from some very special four-legged friends. The highlight of the day was our “Photograph of Your Dog” competition, which had an amazing response.

With so many adorable entries, it was simply impossible to choose just one winner – so we’ve decided that every dog is a winner! 🐶💜 Each participant will receive a special treat bag, filled with goodies to keep tails wagging.

📸 Here are photos of the contestants – feel free to share a photo of your furry friend in the comments, or let us know which pup gets your vote!

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.

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

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/

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. 👏