News from Highgate Care about our residential care homes across Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, and the North East.
Celebrating Mark’s Resilient Spirit at Maple Lodge: Catterick a Community of Care, Respect, and Remembrance Since his move to Maple Lodge Care Home in Catterick, on May 10, 2023, Mark has woven his rich history of leadership and military service into the fabric of our community. Born in 1954 in Somerset into a military family,…
Last week, Maple Lodge Care Home in Catterick was transformed into a scene straight out of Alice in Wonderland, providing a delightful afternoon for our residents and staff. Led by Bianca, our Home Manager, and Haley, our Activity Coordinator, the garden was adorned with fantastic decorations to recreate the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, complete with whimsical fun and community…
The Grange Care Home in Darlington is celebrating National Gardening Week by engaging its residents in a series of gardening and flower-arranging activities, demonstrating the home’s commitment to enriching the lives of its residents through meaningful and sensory experiences. Throughout the week, residents have enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of potting plants and tending to their…
This National Gardening Week, Foresters Lodge Care Home has been basking in the beautiful sunshine and the joy of gardening, an activity that not only beautifies the environment but also enhances the well-being of its residents. Angie, Activities Lead at Foresters Lodge, facilitated a special one-on-one gardening session with JB, a resident and enthusiastic gardener.…
Amidst the unpredictable April weather, Figham House Care Home took the opportunity to engage residents in a delightful outing around Beverley, that celebrated local history and community connection. Residents Maurice and Cath, accompanied by Activity Coordinators Michaela and Michelle, ventured out between rain showers for a refreshing walk, filled with nostalgia and new discoveries. …
The annual Highgate Care Awards recently took place in Leeds, celebrating outstanding achievements in the care sector with a glamorous event featuring a champagne reception, delightful meal, and lively music. Staff from across the network, dressed in their finest, gathered to honour exceptional individuals in their care teams. The highlight of the evening was the…
In a touching ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds on February 29th, Janet Atkinson of The Elms Care Home in Louth was celebrated as the Home Support of the Year at the esteemed Highgate Care Awards. The evening, which commenced with an elegant champagne reception, served as a heartfelt tribute to the outstanding…
At the prestigious annual Highgate Care Awards, held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds on February 29th, The Lawns Care Home in Darlington was acclaimed as the Home of the Year. The awards ceremony, characterised by an elegant champagne reception and a sumptuous meal accompanied by music, paid tribute to the dedication and passion exhibited…
In a poignant celebration of leadership within the care home sector, Oprah Kitchen of Oaktree Hall and Lodge in Bessingby, Bridlington, was honoured as the Home Leader of the Year at the esteemed Highgate Care Awards. The ceremony, held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds on February 29th, was a tribute to exceptional leadership and…
In a heartwarming celebration of dedication and compassion within the care sector, Irma Hartop, a care assistant at The Lawns Care Home in Darlington, was honoured as the Care Assistant of the Year at the annual Highgate Care Awards. The prestigious event, held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds on February 29th, brought together some of the…