The day kicked off with the talented local singer, Rebecca Osborne, who performed a variety of hits from the 40s-60s. This was really popular with many of our residents who enjoyed listening to the mu...
Apr
2019
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Mar
2019
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To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, Encore Care Homes teamed up with HIT Training to host an event for local catering apprentices working in the health and social care sector. Held at Great Oak...
Feb
2019
20
Residents were given flowers, chocolates, wine and sherry to celebrate the day. We were also very pleased to welcome Rebecca Osborne, a talented local singer, who performed a variety of classic love s...
Feb
2019
18
Well done to all of our care homes. It was so hard to pick just one winner as the standard of the entries was so high. Fairmile Grange presented a Christmas Dinner inspired design. The judges were par...
Feb
2019
05
The programme comprises four modules and is led by a trained expert from Encore who covers various topics, including wellness and behaviour, the positive impact communication can have on a person with...
Feb
2019
05
Patrick Fensterseifer, head chef at Great Oaks, specialises in the production of dysphasia meals which means he is able to cook dishes for residents who have difficulties with swallowing. Patrick is p...
Jan
2019
25
The day kicked off with a traditional bagpipes performance by local musician Alan Cowie, which set the scene for the ‘Address to a Haggis’ which was recited by the care home’s carer, Betty Riley. Once...
Jan
2019
14
It is of the utmost importance to us that our residents are happy and receive care of the highest standard. We are dedicated to making every person feel special and so our facilities and activities ha...
Jan
2019
07
Encore Care Homes invests significantly in the personal development of its staff and presents them with regular training opportunities throughout the year. The ‘Be an Effective Leader’ programme was l...
Dec
2018
21
We asked them to use their creativity and sense of fun to film a festive video in the homes. They could be classic, or whacky; naughty or nice – the important aspect was to have some fun! Teams were a...