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Noddy, 62 from Midhurst, moved into Milkwood House Care Home about three months ago. A keen musician, Noddy has his own guitar and often plays in his room or for others. Sometimes he momentarily forgets the chords and remembers some of the songs but can’t always finish them. He always says that he would love…

Listen out at Applewood and you will hear the faint cheeping of several newly hatched chicks. Having been carefully incubated over several weeks, the Easter chicks began to hatch over the bank holiday weekend under the watchful eyes of the residents who have since been enjoying the 5 Bantam chicks. Once old enough, the feathery…

As the weather begins to warm up, each of our homes prepare events and trips out for our residents, families, friends and local community to enjoy. Applewood have lots of the agenda over the Summer… 7th June Bramley Fun Day 8th June Boat trip in Southampton 20th June National Care Home Open Day – 11am…

Occupancy rates in care homes has dropped significantly over the past few years, with results now in to confirm that they are at an all time low of under 90%. Lower fees across the board posed by local authorities constantly looking to make cuts in their care budgets is exerting significant pressure on operators. At…

Lively debates have been sparked over recent prosposed changes to the NHS’s approach to dealing with malnutrition. It has been well documented that ‘93% of of the 1million older people affected by malnutrition are in the community’. With hospitals now reporting that a third of older patients are malnourished upon admission, it has suggested that…

Due to reports and innovative new approaches aimed at improving the well-being of people living with dementia, Milkwood Care host Sport and Recreation events in all of our homes. Through local partnerships, we offer residents in our care the chance to look back, discuss and share their favourite moments of sport through the decades. Our…

On Friday 1st October, Group Manager Michelle Newcombe, along with colleagues from Milkwood House, presented a Caring for Carers gathering in connection with The Princess Royal Trust For Carers. The morning event was held at a local church in Petersfield. The aim of the meeting was to talk to carers in the community who look…

We look forward to welcoming surrounding community members to an opening event that will take place on Monday 25th November, where Guy Whittingham of Portsmouth Football Club will be making an appearance to officially open the new sports bar! Please do pop along or give Manager, Alison Williams, a call to find out more about…

Castleford House Care Home have been busy baking over the past few months. With keen interest from residents and visitors, they decided to host their very own weekly baking competition “The Castleford Bake-Off”. With many aspiring bakers in the running it has been hard to decide on the favourites! Judged in the dinning room by…

Residents in all of our homes have been enjoying the glorious sunshine of late by getting involved with some gardening. Our maintenance teams are more than happy to receive the help and love to see the residents enjoying their home to the full potential. As the gardens start to bloom in Summer colour we will…