Hartlepool care home couple celebrate 50 years together
A CARE home couple have celebrated half a century of marriage with homemade cakes and prosecco. Brian and Florence Thompson,…
WW2 Women’s Air Force veteran celebrates her 21st birthday on VE Day – 76 years late
A SECOND World War Women’s Royal Air Force veteran was among those who celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day…
Tyneside care home gets “Good” from CQC inspectors
“OUTSTANDING” staff at a Tyneside care home have been praised by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Willowdene Care…
Residents “mug” Saltburn care home staff
CARE home staff in Saltburn have been “mugged” by their residents for Mental Health Awareness Week. Residents at Hazelgrove Court…
Residents show appreciation for carers with cross stitch
CROSS stitching care home residents have been sending their handiwork to care homes and community hospitals across County Durham as…
Knit for Peace gifts for Teesside care home
TWIDDLE muffs, blankets and teddies are among the woollen gifts given to a Middlesbrough care home by a knitting initiative.…
Surprise tea party to mark Thornaby resident’s 100th birthday
100-YEAR-OLD Thornaby resident Marion Lawrence marked her centenary this week with a glass of sherry and slice of homemade cake…
Knitting boards build strength and focus for residents with dementia
KNITTING boards are helping elderly residents build their hand strength, hand-to-eye coordination and concentration. The toys, which resemble cross-stitching, are…
Middlesbrough care home’s high praise from watchdog
A MIDDLESBROUGH care home has received high praise from industry watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an unannounced inspection.…
Care home’s hand-washing music video
A TYNESIDE care home has created a hand-washing music video to encourage others to follow hygiene advice in the wake…
Care home dancing seen by millions on Saturday Night Takeaway
DANCING residents and staff at a Teesside care home were watched by millions after appearing on this weekend’s Saturday Night…
Care home’s candy cart brings shopping experience to residents
A CANDY cart and a toiletry trolley are doing the rounds at a Blyth care home to give residents a…
Retirement party for care home worker Wendy
ONE of the first employees to work at a Teesside care home has retired after 18 years of service. Wendy…
Students entertain elderly in learning initiative
STUDENTS from Middlesbrough College have been spending time with elderly care home residents as part of a learning initiative. The…
Care home and community group in kindness exchange
RANDOM Act of Kindness Day has seen a flurry of unexpected exchanges between a Hebburn care home and a community…