Emily Cooper, a Senior Carer from Grosvenor House care home in St Leonards-on-Sea has been recognised in the national Care Awards. Competing for this awards with carers from 23 other care homes across the country, Emily was officially crowned the Care Professional of...
None of us want to be lonely or become isolated, but unfortunately for people living with dementia this is an all too common side effect. Many older people become lonely and socially isolated and often without outside help they cannot do too much about it, but for...
When considering somebody living with dementia, people generally think about doors in one of two completely polarised ways: either wanting to make sure that it is locked and their loved ones cannot open it or wanting to ensure that their love one can still understand...
By Paul Newman – Chief Executive, Greensleeves Care The end of a year is a time for reflection for many, and here at Greensleeves Care we are no different. For us, recent times have been marked by a continued commitment to delivering impact in the face of...
The management and staff at Kingston House in Derry Hill, Calne, worked hard to turn around their care home’s CQC rating following the previous inspection when the home was rated as requiring improvement. Over a one year period the home has seen many changes, from...
You’ve been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? You’ve just been diagnosed with dementia, what should you do next? In this article we explain factors such as Making a Will, Power of Attorney as well as any financial assistance, allowances you may...
For most of us we spend our lives seeing our bedrooms as a safe sanctuary – a place to relax, unwind and sleep. But, getting older or living with dementia can make the mundane much more challenging and turn those things we take for granted quite dangerous. If...
At Greensleeves Care, we pride ourselves on making sure that yours or your loved one’s transition to one of our homes is as comfortable as possible. We understand that for many people, one of the most difficult parts of this move can be leaving their partner behind....
Greensleeves Care is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive, Paul Newman, won the Care Home Executive of the Year Award at the Leaders in Care Awards which took place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th October. The accolade, which was sponsored by CoolCare,...
Did you know that people living with dementia may be entitled to a council tax reduction or council tax exemption? If your neighbour, friend or loved one is living with dementia and is still paying council tax the following may provide you the information you need to...
