Residents enjoy trip on River Tees

RESIDENTS of Astune Rise Care

Home in Eston spent an afternoon sailing along the River Tees aboard the Teesside Princess while enjoying afternoon tea.

Dressed in their finest, the 13 residents departed Stockton and travelled down the Tees on a return trip to Yarm.

The trip was organised by home manager Caroline Bowstead, who plans a variety of activities such as a Christmas performance, Valentine’s Day surprises and more recently opened up a new residents’ shop. She said “This has been a work in progress for more than three years and I’m thrilled that we’ve finally been able to pull it off.

“In preparation for the special voyage residents had their hair cut, nails done and many of our ladies even tried on hats for their outfits.

“Our residents have had a fantastic day out on the Tees and I’m glad that we have been able to make this happen and take our residents on a fantastic trip.” when visiting a supermarket cafe with her baby. She noticed that no-one was talking to each other.

They were joined by family members and staff from the home, and also celebrated Doreen’s 91st birthday with a cake.

After putting ‘Chatter & Natter’ signs on tables in local cafes, she found people were beginning to talk and the scheme quickly grew in popularity. Coventry University published a report in May 2022 that found 100 per cent of Chatter & Natter table users said it made them feel less lonely and socially isolated.

97 per cent of venues hosting these events felt they were encouraging community spirit.

Weald Hall Care Home was taken over by Premium Care Group last summer.

Starting with residents’ bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining areas, significant investment in the home has seen major internal and external decoration works transform it into a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Keeping with the upmarket theme, Weald Hall features a cinema room, hair salon, multi sensory room and bakery, where the cafe will be held. With external works planned to be completed in late spring, the owners plan to make the most of the large grounds and rural views.

The changes have seen the management of the home transformed, with improvements being made to staff training and development and personalised care and activity programmes.

The home has already seen its CQC rating change from requires improvement to Good.

A Hull residential care home has recruited a senior clinical nurse to lead its specialist nursing unit. Raleigh Court, owned and managed by not-for-profit organisation HICA Group, has appointed Becky Evans to lead the provision of nursing services across the home and manage a team of nursing staff. Becky brings with her a wealth of nursing care experience that will ensure Raleigh Court’s nursing unit is operated to the highest standard and in line with other care provision at the home. During her 13-year career in nursing, Becky has worked within accident and emergency units and has helped to set up an acute elderly assessment centre. At Raleigh Court, she will provide leadership and support to all clinical care employees, championing high quality delivery of safe and effective nursing care.