There was even more reason to celebrate at OSJCT Watersmead as the home's annual summer party coincided with a truly remarkable milestone, resident Gwen's 105th birthday.
The UK’s top 100 care homes for 2026 have just been announced by online care finder Lottie, and Wellford Gardens located in Wheatley, is proud to be included on the list.
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.
