Gardening club blossoms for Oakdale residents

Green-fingered residents at Encore Care Homes – Oakdale have had a blooming marvellous time in the c...

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Why we’re all finding joy in the simple things – and how to keep it up

Noticing the colour of the sky more? Got a newfound appreciation for your outdoor space? At Encore C...

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Why kindness is good for the mind

With this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) focusing on the power and potential of kin...

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10 ways to make family video calls more fun

We have been supporting our residents and care teams throughout the lockdown. As we continue to keep...

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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...

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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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Alpaca fun for Oakdale residents

Alpacas enjoy being around people and animal therapy is believed to have significant health benefits...