News from Highgate Care about our residential care homes across Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, and the North East.
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…
This week marked the end of an era at The Elms Care Home in Louth, as we celebrated the retirement of our much-loved colleague Suzie, affectionately known as Floozy, after an incredible 37 years of dedicated service. Suzie has been a cornerstone of our community, providing exceptional care to residents and inspiring her colleagues with…
At Springfield Manor, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and joyful environment for our residents all year round. This week, our activity room was filled with creativity and laughter as our residents participated in a stained glass art project led by our enthusiastic Activity Coordinator, Megan. A Creative Afternoon with Megan and Our Residents…
On Tuesday, 13th August, Springfield Manor Care Home was delighted to welcome Tina from Destination Gym for an afternoon of Seated Exercise in our Music Room. This special event brought together residents Graham, Cynthia, Margaret, Elizabeth, Dennis, and Pete, along with our dedicated staff members—Megan, our Activity Coordinator, and Nikki, our Care Assistant. Tina led…
At Springfield Manor Care Home in Stoke-on-Trent, we are committed to building a vibrant and welcoming community where every resident feels truly at home. Our state-of-the-art care facility is dedicated to providing person-centred care for individuals living with dementia, as well as offering residential, nursing, and complex needs care. We are proud to introduce…
Springfield Manor Care Home, a new addition to the Highgate Care group, has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in health and social care services for the Stoke-on-Trent community. This is the first Highgate Care home in Staffordshire, and its opening is a testament to Highgate Care’s commitment to providing high-quality care. Highgate Care,…
We’ve had a wonderful birthday celebration this week at Oaktree Hall and Lodge for our lovely June! Our fabulous care team ensured that June’s special day was filled with joy and love. The amazing Oaktree Hall and Lodge chef baked a delicious homemade cake just for her! She also had a treasured visit from her…
At The Limes Care Home, we create a nurturing environment that enhances the wellbeing and health of our residents through meaningful activities. One such activity is our popular flower arranging sessions. Meaningful Activities that Enhance Wellbeing Recently, our residents spent a delightful day transforming donated flowers into beautiful floral displays. These sessions began with tea…