Kenwyn Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

21/09/2025

Our wonderful Berni has been busy touring the home providing fun and entrainment through games and movement 🎯⚽️

It’s vital to keep moving and having smiles and laughter is even more important. Our residents look forward to and enjoy the fun they have with our life enrichment team

To find out more about our programme please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

20/09/2025

A fantastic afternoon for World First Aid day with our Deputy Manager, Adelina and Nurse, Elena. They demonstrated some basic first aid including the recovery position, slings and bandages and CPR.

Our residents loved joining in and having a go at bandages as well as asking questions about first aid 🩹🩸💉

To find out more about our learning days please see our life enrichment plans and our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

19/09/2025

We like to exercise our brains as often as possible and memory muscle is an important part of our life enrichment programme 🧠💪

From sudoku to crosswords and word searches we like to keep our minds busy either as an independent exercise or as a group.

To find out more about our life enrichment programme please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

18/09/2025

Join us tomorrow for World Alzheimer’s day and an informative discussion with our Deputy Manager and Dementia Champion, Adelina 💙

We welcome all to join for information on Alzheimer’s and dementia including how we support and care for people and tips of how you can do this at home also

To find out more about our events please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

17/09/2025

Our residents made cards of appreciation for our housekeeping team this week for Housekeeping Appreciation day! 💐

They look great pride in making and decorating the cards for our team to receive in celebration of all they do for us 🧹🧼🧺

To find out more about our team and how we celebrate them please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

16/09/2025

A massive Happy Birthday to our Deputy Manager, Adelina as she celebrates her birthday today 🥳

We celebrated Adelina yesterday by sharing cake and singing happy birthday - she does so much for Kenwyn and we wish her the best day celebrating

To find out more about our dedicated team please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

15/09/2025

We started our celebrations of Housekeeper Appreciation week this week but awarding our hard working team some goodies 🧹🫧🧽🧺🧼

Our team work hard all year round to keep our home clean and our linen fresh and we appreciate all they do for Kenwyn

As we celebrate our whole team this week we thank them all for all they do ⭐️

To find out more about our team please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

14/09/2025

Our Senior Carer, Rachel kindly brought her dog Widget in to visit the residents 🐶🐾

Many of our residents have had pets and having animals visit brings them so much happiness and joy 🥰

A huge thank you to all of our team and relatives who make efforts to bring their furry friends for visits

To find out more about our life enrichment program please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

13/09/2025

We are very lucky to have a variety of resources at our fingertips within Barchester 🧡💚

Our life enrichment team access the OOMPH activities support regularly and have a super library of entertainment and dementia friendly resources.

Our ladies certainly enjoyed the dementia friendly wellbeing articles we shared with them 📰

To find out more about our partnerships for life enrichment please see our website -
www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home/life-at-our-home

12/09/2025

Baking is a past time favourite for many of our residents and they throughly enjoyed having a go at Lemon Drizzle cake 🍋🍰

Some of our residents used to bake professionally and for their local churches weekly so with a wealth of experience in the room it was sure to be a successful end product 🎂

To find out more about our life enrichment programme please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

11/09/2025

Our residents Trish and Ian joined a local community event in Truro last week and had a great time on the fete stands! Ian did a wonderful job at the beanbag toss 🎯🎳

We also donated some cupcakes made by our chef team to Truro Nourish Hub to support them to raise funds for their amazing work in Truro 🧁

A great day out with lots of fun! To find out more about our community engagement please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-home

10/09/2025

We are blessed to have our The Digital Rainbow - Care Home Table on hand for our residents to enjoy 🎹

With so many uses from quizes, to relaxation backgrounds, movement exercises and even musical instruments it is a true wonder for our residents for engaging them in their interests

This particular resident used to play the piano and she took great joy in reliving this on the big screen 🌈

To find out more about how we use technology in our home please see our website - www.barchester.com/home/kenwyn-care-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.

LaingBuisson LaingBuisson News

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. 👏

.co.uk

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.

🔗 www.barchester.com

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. 👏