Highfield Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

12/09/2025

Yesterday, we had a tee-rific time at Tadcaster Golf Course ⛳😄! Residents enjoyed delicious cakes 🍰, refreshing drinks ☕🥤, and of course, a round of putting that was right on par 🎯🏌️‍♂️.

There was plenty of laughter, a little friendly competition 🏆, and some truly hole-in-one moments 💚👏. A great day enjoyed by all in the sunshine 🌞.

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01937 221 720.

10/09/2025

This morning, our residents attended Mass at the beautiful Immaculate Conception and St John of Beverley Church in Scarringtonwell. ✨

It was a truly uplifting experience, offering time for reflection, prayer, and spiritual guidance. Our residents enjoyed coming together in faith and finding comfort in the peaceful surroundings of the church. 💒🙏

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01937 221 720.

09/09/2025

🎶✨ What an incredible Friday we had at Highfield! ✨🎶

The amazing duo Forever 23 had us all singing 🎤, clapping 👏, and dancing 💃🕺 the afternoon away! 💜 The energy was fantastic, and smiles were everywhere. 😄🌟

We were also joined by our wonderful friends from Ouseview 👫, which made the celebration even more special. 💐🤝

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 📞 01937 221 720.

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.

06/09/2025

Attention all quizzers and music fans! 🎵 📝

Join us on Wednesday, 10th September, at 2.30pm for a fun-filled virtual music quiz.

We’ll link up with Barchester care homes and hospitals across the country for Barchester’s ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ Quiz.

Our residents will go head-to-head with our sister homes, putting their music knowledge to the test to see who will claim the title of ultimate quiz champion.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

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. 👏

03/09/2025

🎶💜 It’s that time of the month again – Maggie is back with her wonderful Musical Moments! 💜🎶

Our residents always look forward to Maggie’s visits, filling the home with music, joy, and plenty of singing along. From timeless classics to well-loved favourites, her sessions never fail to bring smiles and happy memories.

We can’t wait to welcome her back and enjoy another uplifting afternoon together. 🌟

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01937 221 720

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

🎲💃 Lady Luck came to Highfield this week! 💃🎲
Our residents had a wheel-y good time at our Casino afternoon – the roulette table was spinning, the stakes were high (well, in chocolate coins 🍫😉), and the laughter was non-stop!

From cheering on the big winners 🏆 to sharing a giggle over those “close calls” 😂, it was all about fun, friendship, and a little bit of playful competition.

Who needs Vegas when you’ve got Highfield? 😎♠️♥️♦️♣️

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01937 221 720

30/08/2025

☀️🌼 Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of chatter! Our lovely ladies have been soaking up the rays today, enjoying the great outdoors and each other’s company 💬👒✨ Nothing beats a good gossip with a cup of tea in the sunshine 🌞🍰💕 Happiness really does grow when it’s shared 🌷😊

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 01937 221 720

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. ✨

29/08/2025

🤝💖 At Highfield, friendship is at the heart of everything we do. 💖🤝

From shared laughter over a cuppa ☕🍪, to supporting each other through daily life 🌸🌞, our residents and team create bonds that truly feel like family. 🏡💞

It’s these connections – the chats, the smiles, the helping hands – that make Highfield such a special place to live and work. 🥰✨

Here’s to celebrating the friendships that brighten our days 🌟🌈 and the wonderful community we’re proud to be part of. 💐👫💐

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 📞01937 221 720

28/08/2025

🎉🎱✨ BINGO BONANZA FUN! ✨🎱🎉

Yesterday our residents joined a live virtual BINGO event and it was full of laughs, cheers and plenty of two little ducks 🦆🦆, legs eleven 🦵1️⃣1️⃣ and even a few house calls 🏠🎉!

The room was buzzing with excitement as everyone kept their eyes peeled 👀 on their cards, waiting for that magic number to be called. From “top of the shop 90” to “lucky number 7 🍀”, the atmosphere was absolutely electric ⚡💖.

Our residents had a fantastic time shouting BINGO! 🎱🎊 and celebrating their wins – with plenty of smiles, laughter and friendly competition all round 🥰👏.

We can’t wait for the next game… clickety-click 66… will it be your lucky number next time? 😄🎱💫

👉 Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 📞 01937 221 720

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

📢✨ Reminder! This Saturday, 30th August is our Highfield Care Home Open Day 🏡💐

We’d love for you to come along, take a look around our home 🛋️🌸, meet our friendly team 👋😊, and see everything Highfield has to offer. 💖✨

It’s the perfect opportunity to get a feel for our warm community, ask questions, and find out more about life here at Highfield 🌟🤝.

📅 When: Saturday 30th August
📍 Where: Highfield Care Home

We look forward to welcoming you! 🥰🎉

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 📞01937 221 720

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

🌳🍻✨ Last week, our wonderful residents enjoyed another fun-filled trip to the Ash Tree Inn! 🍴🥂😁

It was a fantastic afternoon full of delicious food 🍔🍟, refreshing drinks 🍷🍺, laughter 😂💬, and plenty of smiles all around 🥰💖.

These outings are always such a highlight 🎉🌞 – giving everyone the chance to relax, socialise 🤗💬, and make happy memories together 📸💕.

We’re already looking forward to our next adventure 🚌🌟!

📷✨ Here are a few snapshots from the day – don’t they all look amazing? 😍🙌

Please visit our website: https://www.barchester.com/home/highfield-care-home to find out more about our home or get in touch with our friendly team on 📞01937 221 720

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. 👏