A beautiful woodland walk has been officially opened at Edwardstow Court in Stow-on-the-Wold for the benefit of residents and the wider community.

Residents from care homes across the county proudly presented beautiful artwork, fabulous floral arrangements, stunning photography and delicious cakes at our Wiltshire Autumn Arts and Craft Show.

Marston Court, in Oxford, trialled 360-degree virtual reality with some of its residents to revisit favourite places, times gone by or hobbies to name a few.

On Thursday 19th September at 2pm, Edwardstow Court in Stow-on-the-Wold will be officially opening their woodland walk. The woodland walk will be accessible to the local community for use.

Monkscroft Care Centre, operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), participated in the ‘Choir in Every Care Home’ project with Live Music Now from November 2017 and completed 11 sessions with the Live Music Now musicians David and Louis.

We are delighted to share our Summer 2019 Trust in Care magazine, free to download. A varied selection of articles spanning both external and internal topical matter is available for you to enjoy. From heart-warming stories such as our cover story 'A Reunion of Pure Chance at Longlands' to the exceptional care quality ratings bestowed on recently inspected homes. Also, highlighted are the Trust's strong links with our local communities who we work closely together with to help support our residents and to provide wonderful experiences.

Local grandmother Ann Lee explains how respite care for her husband Peter at The Lakes Care Centre in South Cerney has benefitted them both and their family.

The outstanding performances of employees across the county have been celebrated at The Orders of St John Care Trust’s annual Employee Awards ceremony, held on Wednesday 15th of May 2019, at The Randolph Hotel in Oxford.

Over 130 guests attended our 2019 Employee Awards ceremony, an annual county event which recognises care home and support team members for their work achievements.