@dave He has been a regular visitor to care homes in The Borders and Glasgow in the last 5 years, well behaved even as a puppy.
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New Lichfield home offering residential and dementia care to open
Langland care home rated by residents as one of the Top 20 care homes in Wales
The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, as well as their friends and relatives.
It is collated by carehome.co.uk who list all registered care homes in the UK as well as reviews, inspection ratings and detailed and transparent fee information.
Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said: “We now have over 360,000 reviews of care homes on carehome.co.uk, which means we can give a really good insight into the kind of care and facilities offered by thousands of UK care homes.
“Our reviews show the quality of a care home’s facilities, as well as the standard of their care and support, staff, activities and nutrition and if the care home is good value for money.
“We would like to congratulate Brynfield Manor care home on being a Top 20 care home in Wales as their reviews show they provide an excellent standard of care. It is such an achievement to be named as a top rated care home by the residents who actually receive the care as well as their family and friends.
“Choosing a care home can be overwhelming and time consuming for both the person going to live there as well as their family, so we hope our awards for the highest rated homes will help simplify the search.”
Jason Banfield, director of Langland Care said: “Brynfield Manor has been honoured with the Top 20 Care Home Award by carehome.co.uk, reflecting its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and services to its residents.
“The ethos at Brynfield Manor centres on ensuring residents receive the highest quality in all aspects of their care. The home has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, creating a comfortable and modern living environment. The dedicated in-house staff, without reliance on agency personnel, foster strong relationships with residents, ensuring consistent and personalized care.
“Activities play a vital role in enhancing residents’ well-being. The activities coordinators organize regular outings using a new 16-seater bus, providing residents with opportunities to engage with the broader community. Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is a priority, upheld by a diligent housekeeping team.
“Under the leadership of Manager Mandy Jones, a recognized dementia champion, Brynfield Manor emphasizes compassionate and specialized care for residents with dementia. Mandy’s dedication is evident in her active involvement in community initiatives, such as organizing fundraising events that have significantly contributed to local dementia support efforts.
“This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Brynfield Manor team, reinforcing their commitment to excellence in care and the well-being of their residents.”
Council takes over running of Glynneath care home
The council says that in addition to continuing to provide long-term residential care at the home, it will also introduce a new 12-bed residential reablement service for adults.
The reablement service will provide short-term support, typically lasting up to six weeks. It is designed to help individuals regain independence in their daily activities following illness or being in hospital. The Council’s Reablement Team, consisting of therapy and support staff, will work with people to support their recovery and enable them to return to their own homes as independently as possible.
As part of the changes, the Council’s Digital Enablement Team will be based at the home, showcasing how technology can assist those recovering from illness. This will include technology such as fall detectors, smart home appliance management, and lifeline response services, all aimed at helping individuals regain confidence and independence.
Trem y Glyn was previously run by social housing and care & support provider Pobl, formally known as Gwalia, who entered into a contract in 2011 with the council to to build four new homes in the areas of Neath, Port Talbot, Glynneath and Cymmer to replace the existing care homes in those areas.
Two of the Care Homes were subsequently developed; Llys y Seren in Port Talbot in 2015, and Plas Bryn Rhosyn in Neath in 2016.
The council negotiated several changes to the contract in 2016 including to cease the development of a new care home in Glynneath and to close Trem y Glyn by 31 March 2022
The council subsequently voted to extend Pobl’s contract to continue running Trem y Glyn until 31 March 2025. This new decision will secure the building and staff’s future the council have said.
Councillor Jo Hale, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services & Health, said: “The decision to combine long-term residential care with short-term reablement is the best way to retain a much-loved local care home in Glynneath.
“The staff working at the home will maintain their roles, and jobs will remain secure, providing continuity of care and stability for all involved.
“Plus, the introduction of a reablement service will offer much-needed support to people as they transition back to independent living, strengthening our commitment to high-quality adult social care in Neath Port Talbot.”
(Lead image: Neath Port Talbot Council)
#careHome #Glynneath #Gwalia #NeathPortTalbotCouncil #TremYGlyn
Pontardawe care home rated as one of the top 20 in Wales
There are 1,000 homes in Wales with the top 20 receiving an award from one of the UK’s leading reviews guide to care homes, carehome.co.uk.
The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, as well as their friends and relatives.
Nearly a fifth of the UK population are aged 65 years or older, which equates to 12.7 million people. In 50 years, this is predicted to increase to 22 million, making up 27% of the population.
Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of carehome.co.uk, said: “We now have over 360,000 reviews of care homes on carehome.co.uk, which means we can give a really good insight into the kind of care and facilities offered by thousands of UK care homes.
“Our reviews show the quality of a care home’s facilities, as well as the standard of their care and support, staff, activities and nutrition and if the care home is good value for money.
“We would like to congratulate Cwm Cartref care home on being a Top 20 care home in Wales as their reviews show they provide an excellent standard of care. It is such an achievement to be named as a top rated care home by the residents who actually receive the care as well as their family and friends.
“Choosing a care home can be overwhelming and time consuming for both the person going to live there as well as their family, so we hope our awards for the highest rated homes will help simplify the search.”
Oliver Reynolds, manager of Cwm Cartref care home said: “We are absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to receive a Top 20 Care Home award, from carehome.co.uk! This recognition truly means the world to us, knowing that the care and support we provide at Cwm Cartref has made such a positive impact is an incredible feeling.
“At Cwm Cartref, our mission is to create a warm, compassionate, and nurturing environment where every resident feels safe, valued, and truly at home. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to offer the best standard of care possible, and it is wonderful to see their hard work and kindness recognised in this way.
“Working in care is truly a gift, and being part of our lovely residents’ lives is an honour. We are entrusted with their care, and that trust means everything to us.
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences on carehome.co.uk. This award belongs to our amazing residents, their families, and our incredible team who make Cwm Cartref the beautiful place it is.”
Number Of Meat-Free Care Home Residents Could Double By 2031, Says Research https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/meat-free-care-home-residents-double/
We all work with someone like this. Not surprising, a lot of these people work in care homes 🧑⚕️👩⚕️
#carehome #relatable #work #worklife #workfriends #reels #funnyworkmoments #caffine #hospice #energydrink #redbull #mountaindew #gatorade #monsterenergy #lucozade #tired #longhours #health #coworkers
A video of this nursing home: https://youtu.be/yn6dxzZDS8M
Abandoned Nursing home (L'Herbergement De La Verité) Belgium Oct 2010
#urbex #abandoned #carehome #Belgium #YouTube #lostplace #photography
Carmarthenshire Council unveils plans for Wales’ first dual-registered, net carbon zero care home
Subject to successful part-funding through the Welsh Government’s Health and Social Care Integration and Rebalancing Capital Fund (IRCF) Programme, and as part of the wider West Wales Regional Partnership Board Capital Programme, this new facility will become the first dual-registered care home in Wales, setting a new standard for integrated care in the region.
Having acquired the former Plas y Bryn residence in 2022, proposals will also see the new build be designed and operate as a Net Carbon Zero facility, reinforcing the Council’s long-term commitment to sustainable development and supporting its vision to become a net carbon zero local authority by 2030.
Speaking about proposals, Cllr Jane Tremlett, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, said:
“Subject to successful Welsh Government funding, the redevelopment of Plas y Bryn will be a truly transformative project, bringing a modern, flexible, and sustainable care solution to Carmarthenshire.”
This ambitious new build will double the capacity of the original care home from 32 to 60 beds, helping bridge the current gap in residential and nursing care within the region.
The expansion is a strategic move to support an area where no in-house local authority care homes currently operate, aiming to address both local demand and the need for a facility capable of serving residents with more complex care requirements.
Cllr Tremlett added:
“This development represents a significant step forward in ensuring we can meet the growing needs of our community both now and in the future.
“It will also position Carmarthenshire as a leader in innovative technology, sustainable care provision and offering critical support to meet local demand for essential residential and nursing services.”
Alongside expanding care options, this development promises broader community benefits, including local employment opportunities and support for skills development, ultimately strengthening the Carmarthenshire economy.
A Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) for the proposed developments will be released and published in December, giving residents the opportunity to review proposals and provide their valuable feedback.
If funding approval is successful, construction is anticipated to commence in October 2025, with completion projected March 2027 and the facility is anticipated to be fully operational in Spring/Summer 2027.
[Lead image: Carmarthenshire County Council]
#careHome #Cwmgwili #IntegrationAndRebalancingCapitalFund #PlasYBryn
tonight! ...
ding ding, round 2
last night was so good we're doing it again tonight
#SaturdayNightSpecial #CodedMarking #CareHome #SelfImmolationMusic #Prey #TheEndlessHum #Music 🎧
New Post: Sponsor Licence Revocation: Insights From New Hope Care Ltd https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/sponsor-licence-revocation-insights-from-new-hope-care-ltd/ #Compliance #SponsorLicensing #carehome #SponsorLicence
"...what if, in any conversation with the public, rather than starting with insuring against losing property wealth to meet the costs of having to move into a #carehome, we focused on insuring against moving into a care home in the first place..."
http://makinghomehome.com/2024/03/16/insuring-against-losing-control/
#Slovakia: #CareHome fires #union reps after they expose abusive conditions, #malpractice and cover-ups
https://uniglobalunion.org/news/uni-europa-denounces-union-busting-in-slovakian-care-home/
#unions #CoverUp #UnionBusting #whistleblowing #CSS #GPA #WageTheft #capitalism #exploitation #ClassWar #corruption
New Post: Care Organisations and Sponsor Licence Compliance Issues https://immigrationbarrister.co.uk/care-organisations-and-sponsor-licence-compliance-issues/ #ComplianceCivilPenalties #HealthandCareWorkers #carehome
"Understanding how organisational factors shape routine movement amongst residents will inform the development of embedded and sustainable interventions that aim to enhance physical activity or reduce sedentary behaviour in #carehome settings."
http://makinghomehome.com/2024/01/24/if-they-dont-use-it-they-lose-it/
"Moving from your own home into a #carehome, whether for a long or short stay, it is important to notify all the service providers."
http://makinghomehome.com/2024/01/14/leaving-home-to-go-into-care/
#shahai by returning contributor, Canadian poet and author Elizabeth Crocket @elizabethcrocketauthor. Elizabeth’s work has been featured twice in the Haiku Foundation’s Haiga Gallery. She has had two books shortlisted for the Touchstone Distinguished Books Award. #poetry #micropoetry #haiku #poem #photography #photographer #photographylovers #canada #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #nursinghome #eldercare #carehome #stories #photooftheday #flowers #pink #haiga
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