News from Highgate Care about our residential care homes across Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, and the North East.
Foresters Lodge Care Home Welcomes New Interactive Activity Table Foresters Lodge Care Home is proud to introduce a new ActiviTouch Interactive Activity Table, made possible through the extraordinary fundraising efforts of Richard Hoggart, owner of Highgate Care. Richard took on the “Four Peaks in 10 Days” challenge, which included the ascent of Mont Blanc and…
The festive season is a time for kindness, connection, and celebrating cherished traditions, and at Highgate Care, we make it our mission to ensure every resident feels the warmth and magic of Christmas. If your loved one is finding it difficult to manage at home, the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to see how…
At The Grange Care Home in Darlington, we are proud to provide exceptional residential and dementia care. However, the true heart of our home lies in the dedication and compassion of our extraordinary team. Our Team by the Numbers: Over 18 talented and caring staff members Several team members with more than 18 years of…
At The Grange Care Home in Darlington, care goes beyond the essentials—it’s about fostering meaningful connections, showing compassion, and building a vibrant community. This month, we had the pleasure of celebrating two extraordinary team members whose contributions embody the values that make The Grange so special. Justina’s Journey: A Mentor Like No Other When you…
At The Limes Care Home in Driffield, we pride ourselves on creating special moments that bring joy to our residents. Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming Simon Nesbit, a talented and beloved performer, who visited to entertain us with his wonderful singalong ditties. Simon’s light-hearted songs, reminiscent of the music-hall era, were an instant…
At Maple Lodge Care Home, we’re all about creating moments that matter for our residents—and Halloween was the perfect excuse for some festive fun! A few weeks ago, the home was buzzing with excitement as residents got stuck into a delightful pumpkin carving session. Pumpkin Carving Brings Smiles All Around Guided by our wonderful Activity…
At Foresters Lodge Care Home in Bridlington, we pride ourselves on offering unique and meaningful activities that enhance the well-being of our residents. One such activity is Dementia Therapy, featuring our very own therapy cat, Whiskers. Whiskers is an interactive therapeutic tool designed to provide comfort, companionship, and healing to residents, especially those living with…
This month, we are excited to announce not one, but two incredible winners of our Employee of the Month award! Congratulations to Amy and Nikki, who have both been recognised by their colleagues and residents for their outstanding dedication and commitment. The Cranswick Lodge care team recently gathered to honour Amy and Nikki with awards…
Last week, residents at The Limes Care Home in Driffield enjoyed a delightful taste of Hull Fair, right in the comfort of their home. The day was filled with laughter, games, and nostalgia as the care team brought all the fun of the fair to the residents. Hayley, our talented Activity Coordinator, added a surprise…
Why do flowers make us feel so good? It turns out that they can actually trigger the release of dopamine—often referred to as the “pleasure hormone”—which is linked to positive emotions like happiness, joy, and love. And it’s not just the scent that lifts our spirits; even the sight of flowers has a remarkable effect…