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May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

Our chefs developing their skills further for those suffering from Dysphagia

Throughout our Abbey Healthcare Family, nutrition and wholesome healthy meals for all, has been a top priority for us, especially for our residents who suffer from Dysphagia (swallowing disorder). Lead by our Group Catering Manager, Joanne Ankers and our team of chefs, we have been working in harmony with Robot Coupe whose IDDSI workshops have been amazing.
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May 25, 2022May 31, 2022

A PLATINUM JUBILEE POEM FOR HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II by Joanne Ankers, Group Catering Manager

Our very own Group Catering Manager has personally written this beautiful poem dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which she sent to Buckingham Palace, commemorating Her Majesty’s 70th Anniversary to her Accession to the Throne. Continue reading “A PLATINUM JUBILEE POEM FOR HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II by Joanne Ankers, Group Catering Manager”

May 16, 2022

Proud to announce 5 STAR RATINGS – Catering Hygiene, Safe Food and Healthy Eating

On 13th May 2022 our board of Directors were proud to announce that after our final inspection from the Environmental Health Officer (EHO) at our Wrottesley Park Home in Wolverhampton, all our Care Homes are now rated 5 stars and fully compliant. Mark Cloonan our Operation’s Director congratulated the Group stating “This is a fantastic … Continue reading Proud to announce 5 STAR RATINGS – Catering Hygiene, Safe Food and Healthy Eating

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

Great British Care Awards National Winner Social Care Covid Hero!

It was a very proud affair for all at Abbey Healthcare to attend the 2022 Great British Care Awards National Finals. We had four of our amazing staff in the finals after winning their categories in there regions; Lorraine Welham East Midlands Regional Winner – Care Home Registered Manager, Gulzar Nazir North West Regional Winner … Continue reading Great British Care Awards National Winner Social Care Covid Hero!

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Care Home Catering Awards Finalist 2022

We are so proud of all are chefs and catering teams in our care homes, and extremely proud and delighted to announce that our Group Catering Manager, Joanne Ankers, chef at Abbey Dale Court Robert Sorbie, and our catering team at Abbey Lodge are among the 15 Finalists nominated in the Care Home Catering Awards … Continue reading Care Home Catering Awards Finalist 2022

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Poor wages and burnout fuelling care crisis warns union as vacancies left unfilled

ITV News Border – Video report by Kate Walby Click here to view our Heron Hill Staff highlighting the care crisis http://www.itv.com/news/border/2022-02-16/the-care-crisis-in-the-itv-border-region The care sector in the ITV Border region is in the midst of a crisis. In Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders there are multiple vacancies and employers are struggling to … Continue reading Poor wages and burnout fuelling care crisis warns union as vacancies left unfilled

January 29, 2022February 24, 2022

Kendal helps Heron Hill Care Home celebrate resident’s birthday

By Savannah Nicholson – Reporter Westmorland Gazette A WOMAN celebrating her 101st birthday was inundated with hundreds of well wishes and birthday greetings from the community this week. Heron Hill Care Home in Kendal pulled out all the stops to celebrate Florence Trudgill’s special birthday milestone on Wednesday, with colourful balloons, prosecco and lots of … Continue reading Kendal helps Heron Hill Care Home celebrate resident’s birthday

December 24, 2021

Abbey Healthcare Annual Christmas Cake Competition 2021

The Abbey Healthcare Annual Christmas Cake competition run by our lovely Group Catering Manager Joanne Ankers was outstanding this year. So many brilliant entries from all our homes, making it was so difficult to choose a winner. However, there was one entry that excelled in every way. What amazing attention to detail and imagination. I … Continue reading Abbey Healthcare Annual Christmas Cake Competition 2021

December 10, 2021December 14, 2022

Invitation to afternoon tea at The House of Lords

How proud are we at Abbey Healthcare to able to acknowledge and share the dedication of 3 of our staff members Sandra Lawrence, Balraj Kaur and Emma Rogers as Social Care Covid Heroes! Not only Great British Care Regional finalists for all the work they have done, but in recognition of their acts of care … Continue reading Invitation to afternoon tea at The House of Lords

October 25, 2021November 16, 2021

Abbey Healthcare Staff, Regional Finalists for the Second Year!

We are so proud of our staff, for the second year running we are off to the Great British Care Awards celebrating their success in recognition of all the hard work they do. Wishing all our nominees the very best of luck for the forthcoming event, Aaron Court, Heron Hill, Kendal Care Home, Kenyon Lodge … Continue reading Abbey Healthcare Staff, Regional Finalists for the Second Year!