Fun in the sun for Tigh Abaid
As the nights begin to draw in, Holly Earl, Senior Residential Support Worker reminisces about a summer to remember at Tigh Abaid . “We kicked things off at the start of the summer by having a house meeting with…
Tour de Blythe House
This month the Blythe House team have geared up to cycle a whopping 500 miles for charity. An exercise bike has been purchased so all colleagues, individuals they support and even visitors can contribute towards their ambitious goal. Donations will…
Time for Tea
In celebration of National Afternoon Tea Week, services hosted afternoon teas, where residents and learners had lots of fun preparing for the big event. With shopping trips, baking delicious cakes, decorating the table settings and of course enjoying the sweet…
Senior Registered Manager shortlisted for a Great British Care Award
We are thrilled to announce that Lucy Whiting, Senior Registered Manager from Acacia Hall has been shortlisted in the North East Region of the Great British Care Awards for The Care Home Registered Manager category. Lucy will find out if…
Birthday Girl Has Reason To Celebrate
Birthday Girl Has Reason To Celebrate It’s always great to report on a time of achievement and celebration, and staff and young people at Tigh Abaid have had double reason to do so. Firstly, fun was in the air when…
This young person loves strawberries!
This young person loves strawberries! These are a very important part of his daily routine and remind him of home. And so, one bright sunny day, he chose to grow his own strawberries. Staff helped him to understand where strawberries…
Advanced Sensory Integration training is added to the tool kit at Kisimul
Congratulations to Louise Kennedy-Taylor, the Occupational Therapy Lead at Kisimul, on becoming an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner (SI module Level 4). Louise plays a big part in the therapy team here at Kisimul and her recent studies with Sheffield Hallam…
FITNESS FANATIC PAUL RUNS UP A PROUD RECORD
When it comes to fitting regular exercise around our busy lives, most of us manage the odd stretch of the legs or two each week. For our Head at Calman Colaiste College, however, it means a regime few of us…
ALL SMILES AFTER OFSTED PRAISE OUR HOMES
It was all smiles at Kisimul recently when two of our children’s homes were awarded a ‘Good’ rating. Swinderby Children’s Home and Acacia Children’s Home each received a ‘Good’ accreditation following a visit by inspectors. Ofsted praised the overall experience…
