The Wingfield Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

10/09/2025

Relaxation Sessions & Games 💜

A relaxing morning of aromatherapy sessions followed by an afternoon of games and fun! Lot's of our ladies enjoyed a little pampering having their nails painted whilst others enjoyed head/hand massages or making use of our new sensory sound and light player. Activities like this are great because they can be delivered straight to where our residents feel most comfortable and can be adapted to suit all needs.

An afternoon of balloon tennis and bubbles also proved to be very enjoyable! 🫧

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

09/09/2025

A housekeeping assistant at a Trowbridge care home is celebrating 15 years of loyal service

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

Home Baking 👩‍🍳

Who doesn't enjoy afternoon tea? We most definitely do here at the home and what better to enjoy with it than homemade biscuits! Some of our ladies got busy at the home recently baking biscuits for everyone to enjoy with their afternoon tea. Our ladies were also very helpful helping us tidy away after and taking the lead when it came to serving. Some of our gentleman couldn't help but get involved with a little test tasting 🤣🍪

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home
Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

07/09/2025

Dementia Disco 🕺💜

This month's 'Dementia Disco' is just around the corner so make sure you've got your glow sticks ready and come and boogie the afternoon away with us! We will be enjoying music through the years with Steve from Retro DJ and light refreshments. You do not want to miss out!

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home
Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

06/09/2025

National Welsh Rarebit Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

On September 3rd, National Welsh Rarebit day whips up a tasty and satisfying snack and our residents were more than happy to oblige with a little food tasting session! Assistant Annie got busy making her way round the home with her trolley delivering these tasty cheesy treats made by our kitchen team as well as some delicious Welsh cakes for good measure!

The history of Welsh rarebit can be traced back to 1500 AD, originating in villages in Southern Wales. At that time, this dish was called Caws pobi, which in Welsh translates to baked cheese🧀

For many of our residents this was the first time they had tried Welsh rarebit and learned of its origin, but for one of our residents the food tasting session brought back a lot of good memories. Gwynne, one our residents at the Lodge was born and raised in Wales. Gwynne is very proud of his origins and has also previously wrote a book detailing his life growing up in a small village in Wales ❤️💚

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

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 💜

Just a snippet of what we have going on this month! Everyone is welcome to come along to any of our events. We Look forward to seeing you all!

‼️Reminder - Places for Fish & Chip to need do be booked in advance. This can be done by contacting the home directly via telephone: 01225 771550 ‼️

Also, don't forget we will be hosting our Dog Show on the 13th September!! Please do come along and bring your furry companions with you! There will be a BBQ and delicious refreshments on offer for all! 🐶🍔

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home
Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

30/08/2025

Sensory & Reminiscence Sessions 💜

We have been busy this week tapping into our senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch with our sensory trolley on Forget Me Not. From feeling different textures to a game of 'guess the scent' and listening to a variety of different sounds. 👁👃

We have also been making good use of our Boots Memory Box around the home. It has been fantastic for reminiscence sessions bringing back good memories and sparking great discussions as well as a little dressing up fun! Our residents particularly enjoyed dressing up one of our staff members, Jithin! 🤣

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

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

‼️ Quick Reminder ‼️

This month's Fish & Chip Club is this Friday and we have places still available! Book your place and come dine with us 🐟🍟

26/08/2025

Long Service Award 🎉⭐️

Congratulations to Chloe a member of our Housekeeping team here at the home for recently receiving her long service award for 15 years of hard work and dedication 👏

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

25/08/2025

Dog Show & BBQ🐶🍔

Everyone is welcome Saturday 13th September to bring along their fur babies and friends to join in this fun event in our beautiful garden here at The Wingfield

We look forward to welcoming you and your furry companions to our home for a little healthy competition! There will be water and treats freely available as well as delicious refreshments for us humans ❤️

It will be £1 per entry for each category and there will be prizes and rosettes for winners in each category and a hamper full of treats for the 'Best in Show'🏆

We will also be drawing the winner for our summer raffle on the day! If you haven't already you can get yourself some tickets from either Activities Team or Reception to help raise money for Cats Protection Frome and District

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

24/08/2025

Garden Party!☀🌼

We had a fantastic afternoon hosting our garden party this weekend! Live music from singer and talented trumpet player Lee Knott and delicious refreshments provided by our hospitality team. We were joined by lot's of friends and family and the sun was shining beautifully for us. Residents thoroughly enjoyed sipping wine and singing/dancing along to the music!🥂🎺

To find out more about life at The Wingfield, please visit our website:
https://www.barchester.com/home/wingfield-care-home

Why not visit our beautiful home? Call 01225 771550 to arrange an appointment today.

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. 👏