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The amazing health benefits of a 30-minute walk

It is no secret that walking is good for us. Right now, millions of us have been getting used to a s...

Five of the best video-call apps for keeping in touch with family

Our residents are staying in contact with families online, as the battle to prevent the spread of co...

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Surprise food parcels and Easter eggs delivered to care home teams

The Encore Care Homes Management Team surprised staff across our four care homes today with over 400...

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Six reasons to take vitamin C

Many of us will reach for the vitamin C if we’ve caught a cold, or want to avoid getting one. But no...

Six of the healthiest foods in the world

Learning to cook and prepare healthy foods doesn’t just taste great, it’s also the key to warding of...

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Homeless boxes donated by residents and families at Great Oaks

We decided to help rough sleepers after speaking with Deacon Suzie Viana of Bournemouth Methodist Ch...

D-Day veteran care home resident honoured with badge

We’re immensely proud that our resident, Geoffrey Scovell was recently honoured with a special veter...

A ‘Knight’ to Remember

Unfortunately she and her husband were unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, so she got ...

Great Oaks bakes up a storm for Alzheimer’s Society

Cupcake Day is celebrated every year and is dedicated to raising awareness and the funds required fo...