Birchwood Care Group

29/10/2025

Today is World Stroke Day, an important day for raising awareness about stroke 🧠

This is something close to us and our clients' lives, and we've seen firsthand the importance of recognising the signs of stroke.

Remember, for stroke, you need to act FAST:

F - Face - check if one side of the face has drooped
A - Arm - check if one arm is weak or numb
S - Speech - check if speech is slurred
T - Time - if these symptoms are present, it's time to call 999

Aside from this, it's also a day for advocating for better care and support for stroke survivors, as well as their caregivers.

If you're looking for extra support, guidance, or just want to chat to a friendly face, please do get in touch.

We are here for you! 💚

28/10/2025

Our residents have been busy getting ready for Halloween, decorating some spooky biscuits and stretching their creativity with a spot of colouring in 🎃

While it's often thought of as an American holiday, Halloween actually originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain...

Samhain marks the end of summer and the harvest, and is believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead blurs. To ward off spirits, Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes 👻

So you can see how over the centuries, it's evolved into the event we know today, with decorations and frightfully good treats!

27/10/2025

We're writing this with a heavy heart after saying goodbye to one of our beautiful residents, Sylvia.

She would have turned 100 today. She'd been a part of our Birchwood family for many years, and our home doesn't feel the same without her.

We're so grateful that we got to have the privilege of knowing Sylvia. She brought a lot of life, love, and laughter to our residents and our team, and she will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and loved ones. May she rest in peace 🕊️

25/10/2025

We have another special birthday this month for Birchwood House - happy birthday for the 29th, Tori! 🎉

For those who don't know, Tori is our amazing team leader, and her hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

She goes above and beyond in making sure our residents feel safe and supported, and she's always free for a cup of tea and a chat!

We hope you have an amazing day Tori, thanks for all that you do! 💚

23/10/2025

This review truly means so much to us 💚

It's so important we deliver high-quality care that promotes your loved one's well-being, without comprising their independence.

We can make sure your relative has a nice meal, in a safe home, with a friendly face nearby.

Thank you so much for this glowing review! ⭐

21/10/2025

Fun fact: you are actually more likely to see deer in the autumn because it is their 'rut'. This is where deer are more vocal and active, as males compete for females 🦌

Across our beautiful grounds, we're often visited by our deer friends, and we love being surrounded by nature and wildlife.

It gives our residents the chance to feel closer to the world around them - whether that's a stroll through the gardens, or a cosy night in the conservatory.

Either way, a deer is always sure to come and say hi!

20/10/2025

"None of us is as smart as all of us."

We couldn't do what we do without teamwork.

Together, we work with our clients, sharing truly special moments that make our day.

We want to provide the care that's right for you, and we're here to be a helpful addition to your life (however that may look like!) 💚

Putting kindness, respect, and teamwork at the forefront helps us achieve that high-quality care 💪

18/10/2025

Did you know that more than one in three people over 65 lack the skills needed to use the internet?

It's a shocking statistic, especially when you consider how our older loved ones may be missing out on opportunities to connect with the world around them.

Teaching relatives how to use new technology is not just a helpful thing to do, but is so important in combatting social isolation, and reducing loneliness.

At Birchwood Care Services, we know the importance of teaching people skills at any age. Our latest blog shares our top tips for helping those around us gain confidence in new devices, and stay better connected 💚 📱

Link in comments to read more! 🔗

Helping relatives learn new technology is not just a helpful thing to do, but is so important in combatting social isolation.

16/10/2025

"The staff are just fantastic, I can't speak highly enough of them."

14/10/2025

Firstly, we'd love to say a big happy birthday to both Elisabeth and Barbara for October! It is a joy to have them as clients, and we are so grateful for the beautiful bond we have with them both 💚 🎉

And secondly, a big happy birthday to Barry, our Care Coordinator. Barry's work is integral to Birchwood Care Services, and we are so lucky to have him on board.

He listens, he understands, and he puts the wellbeing of our clients at the forefront of everything he does. Thank you for all you do Barry - we hope you have a truly special day! 🥳

13/10/2025

This week is National Baking Week! 🍰 💚

And whilst we like eating sweet treats, we also LOVE making them.

Our recent favourites have been banana bread, key lime pie, and blueberry cheesecakes 😋

Baking has been shown to have great cognitive benefits, as following recipes and measuring ingredients is a helpful exercise for memory.

It also helps with fine motor skills - using a rolling pin (as Shirely is demonstrating in the bottom middle pic!) can strengthen hand coordination, and preserve grip strength.

Read how our residents have been celebrating in our latest blog - link in comments 🔗

11/10/2025

"You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis 💚

This quote is one of our faves, and it's something we try and champion for our residents.

Because it's true! We're often sold the idea that we're running out of time, or that things have already passed us by.

But at Birchwood, we look at things differently. Every day is a learning day, and we are always happy to teach a new skill, and help you smash those goals 💪