After two weeks, six countries and 2,600 miles on his beloved Vespa, Head Housekeeper Rui Baptista has returned to Fremantle Court care home in Stoke Mandeville, with memories of a lifetime and plenty of stories to share with residents and colleagues.
The Orders of St John Care Trust has been recognised for the second year running as one of the UK's Top 10 Large Care Providers as part of the Lottie Awards, run by the elderly care platform Lottie. Two of our services, Wellford Gardens in Wheatley and Grace Care Centre in Thornbury, were also recognised among the Top 100 Care Homes in this year’s awards.
Colleagues from OSJCT Oxfordshire care homes and schemes completed the Trek Cotswolds 13-mile challenge, raising funds for The Alzheimer's Society while demonstrating teamwork, resilience and commitment to supporting people living with dementia.
Monkscroft Care Centre is celebrating after achieving a 10 review score on carehome.co.uk, recognising the team's dedication to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and the positive experiences shared by residents and families.
From restoring memorial benches to revitalising the summer house, Azets employees made a lasting difference to life at Whitefriars Care Home through a week of volunteering.
Alwyn, a former headteacher whose lifelong dedication to education saw a school building named in her honour has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and staff at Fremantle Court.
Residents at Avonbourne Care Centre in Salisbury enjoyed a heart-warming day of friendship, conversation and laughter as they welcomed students from Godolphin School for a special intergenerational visit.
