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Coronavirus update: supporting families and your loved ones
A message from Richard As a few of you may be aware, for many years Richard White, care home director, worked as a counselling therapist. Our Worcester nursing home has received an offer of help and support from former colleagues of Richard for those who are not able...
COVID-19 Update: Our Coronavirus Preparations at Stanfield
Coronavirus Information COVID-19 is a new illness that affects your lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus and includes symptoms similar to the flu and a common cold: a cough, high temperature, shortness of breath. The NHS have issued these...
The Importance of Looking After Our Senior Care Staff
Caring for all at Stanfield Nursing Home Our CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ nursing home has highly trained and experienced senior care staff who are dedicated to delivering quality care for everyone in our home. Our Georgian house is based rurally in Worcestershire, making...
Activities to do in a Care Home | Stanfield Nursing Home
The importance of care home activities As a nursing home dedicated to providing outstanding care, we are always looking for new ways to increase quality of life for those who stay with us. Be it room decor, food or activities, we aim to contribute as best we can to...
Activities for Care Home Residents | Arts and Crafts
Helping those with dementia Dementia is a disease characterised by cognitive degeneration beyond the effects of normal ageing. Affecting memory, mood, physical capabilities, language, and judgement it is essential to guarantee safe and nurturing practice. With no...
How We Celebrate a Care Home Christmas
Christmas in a care home An essential aspect to consider when planning a care home Christmas is to inspire a 'homely-feel'. With that in mind, the ethos of Stanfield Nursing Home is that we recognise we are second best compared to staying in one's own home. We...
Nursing Home Calendar | Remembrance and a Lead up to Christmas
Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday is a very important day for many of our residents who would have had relatives that participated in the war. We made sure to engage as many as possible in the multiple activities spread throughout the week. We began our nursing...
Care Home Training | Impaired Cognition and Consent
Staff Training in Stanfield Nursing Home Responsibility of staff in care homes is essential to quality of care. To make sure we continually benefit both staff and residents, we are always aspiring to achieve the best in safeguarding. Commitment to the welfare of our...
Activities in Care Homes | Preparing for a Spooky Halloween
Halloween at Stanfield Celebrations of this ghostly night started early in the month to help our residents get into the scary season. We started with a therapeutic day of using differing colours to highlight Halloween templates. The use of colours is very powerful as...
Searching ‘Care Home Near Me’? | Stanfield Nursing Home
Things to consider in a care home The process of finding a nursing home that matches the requirements and expectations of you and your loved one can be a long and difficult one. There are a multitude of aspects to consider in terms of quality of care, the home, staff,...