News & Events

Explore the latest news, events and updates from our care homes.

Heron Hill Care Home Achieves Gold Standards Framework Accreditation

8 August 2025

Over the last 18 months, Heron Hill Care Home has been on an important journey to enhance the quality of care we provide, particularly around end-of-life support. We are delighted to share that this dedication has been recognised with the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Accreditation, awarded in August 2025 with an outstanding score of 73/75. […]

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A Day to Remember: Kendal Care Home Residents Enjoy a Scenic Boat Trip on Lake Windermere šŸš¤ā˜€ļø

30 July 2025

At Kendal Care Home, we know that meaningful activities and days out are essential to our residents’ wellbeing. Recently, our wonderful Wellbeing Team organised a truly special outing: a scenic boat ride on Lake Windermere, right in the heart of the Lake District. Residents set sail from Bowness-on-Windermere, cruising down to Fell Foot and back […]

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Bringing Art to Life: A Special Mural in Our Garden at Aaron Court Care Home

11 July 2025

At Aaron Court Care Home, we always say our home is not just a place to live—it’s a community filled with heart, creativity, and connection. That spirit recently came to life in the most beautiful way, thanks to the incredible talent and generosity of one of our residents’ daughters. We are absolutely thrilled to share […]

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Sunshine & Smiles: Outdoor Exercise at Aarandale Manor

4 July 2025

There’s nothing quite like a dose of sunshine and fresh air to lift the spirits—and that’s exactly what our residents at Aarandale Manor enjoyed this week as they stepped outside for some gentle exercise in the garden. With the sun shining and the flowers in full bloom, our care team led a cheerful and energising […]

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Celebrating Father’s Day At Abbey Healthcare Homes

16 June 2025

Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour and celebrate the wonderful fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives with love, strength, and guidance. Across our care homes, we marked this cherished day with heartfelt celebrations, laughter, and a whole lot of fun. Here’s a glimpse into how our homes celebrated: […]

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102 Miles walked for Dementia: £2,000 Raised to Transform Lives at two care homes in Huntingdon

10 June 2025

We are incredibly proud to share the inspiring story of three dedicated team members who recently undertook an extraordinary challenge to support our residents living with dementia. Danielle Keeble, Deputy Manager at Cromwell House Care Home, Katie Williams, Deputy Manager at Primrose Hill Care Home, and Jonathan Budd, Kitchen Assistant at Primrose Hill, walked an […]

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Abbey Healthcare Wins Prestigious National Catering Award

10 June 2025

We are absolutely delighted to announce thatĀ Abbey HealthcareĀ has been crownedĀ Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2025—a national accolade that recognises the outstanding dedication, expertise, and teamwork of our catering teams across allĀ 16 of our care homes. Providing some of theĀ best food in UK care homes, our teams work tirelessly to ensure that residents not […]

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šŸ›ļø Advanced Pressure Care with OSKA: Safe, Comfortable, Compliant

17 May 2025

At Abbey Health Care, ensuring resident comfort and safety is fundamental to our care ethos—and a key part of our compliance framework. That’s why we’ve partnered with OSKA, the pressure care experts, to provide specialist beds and seating in all our homes.                 OSKA’s clinically backed products reduce […]

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Celebrating Culture, Independence and Community: Modupe’s Journey to Barleycroft Care Home

13 May 2025

In April, we had the pleasure of welcoming a remarkable new resident, Modupe, to Barleycroft Care Home. Originally from the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, Modupe brings with her not only a rich cultural heritage but also a lifelong passion for cooking. For her, preparing food is far more than a daily routine — it […]

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Honouring a Nation’s Resilience with a Taste of the Past – VE Day 80th Anniversary at Abbey Health Care

7 May 2025

On Thursday, 8th May 2025, we are coming together at Abbey Health Care, across all our care homes to commemorate a truly momentous occasion — the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. VE Day marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, and with it came a wave of relief, gratitude, […]

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