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A tribute to Clive Iles
We would like to pay tribute to Clive Iles, a beloved volunteer at our Deerhurst care home, who sadly passed away in December.
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Yes, I know…another blog about Covid!
Teresa Chinn MBE RN shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and why, despite her initial hesitations, it was the right choice for her.
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Johanet’s Story: Why getting the vaccine is important
Johanet Sloan, manager of our Orchard Grove reablement centre, shares her personal experience with COVID-19 and why she thinks getting the vaccine is so important.
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Reflecting on 2020
We look back on 2020, a year like no other, where we have had to evolve and adapt at a rate we couldn’t have anticipated.
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How to reduce loneliness and practice self-care this Christmas
To help provide insight into what you can do to reduce loneliness this Christmas, we spoke to Stuart Wright, Brunelcare’s Dementia Lead.
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Kath runs final lap in 510 mile fundraiser
Our Digital Marketing Coordinator, Kath Embling, reached her final goal this week after pledging to run 510 miles for Brunelcare.
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Brunelcare Care Home Staff Amongst First to Receive Covid Vaccine
Colleagues from Brunelcare’s Deerhurst Care Home have become some of the first social care staff in the country to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Summary of Care Home Relatives Call
On Thursday 3 December we held a Zoom call with over 100 relatives and loved ones of our care home residents.
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#PurpleLightUp for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Thursday 3rd December is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), which celebrates the achievements of people living with disabilities all over the world.
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Care home visiting must continue
At Brunelcare, we understand how important visiting is for our care home residents and their loved ones. That’s why we’re supporting the National Care Forum’s call to ensure the lockdown does not include locking out care home visitors.
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Volunteer celebrates 90th birthday
Joan Frampton, who celebrates her 90th birthday today, has dedicated over a quarter of her life to volunteering at Brunelcare.
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Colliers couple celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
Jean & Ken Maggs have celebrated 75 years of marriage with cake, flowers and a card from the Queen.
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