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Wish Wednesday! ✨

Our lovely Margaret enjoyed our last trip ice skating so much so they she wanted to go back! It was Mary’s first time on the ice and she had a blast! Overall everyone enjoyed themselves  ⛸🧊

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Wish Wednesday! ✨

Our lovely Margaret enjoyed our last trip ice skating so much so they she wanted to go back! It was Mary’s first time on the ice and she had a blast! Overall everyone enjoyed themselves ⛸🧊

#carehomelife #wishwednesday #wishingtree
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19 hours ago
Coffee & cats what a wonderful combination! Today we visited Finnegan’s Whiskers cat cafe in Sudbury, where there is many feline friends who love being made a fuss of 🐈 We are very much looking forward to going back for more cuddles another time😻 

#carehomelife

Coffee & cats what a wonderful combination! Today we visited Finnegan’s Whiskers cat cafe in Sudbury, where there is many feline friends who love being made a fuss of 🐈 We are very much looking forward to going back for more cuddles another time😻

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2 days ago
What a lovely way to finish the week, we had Carly perform for us. Everybody was singing and waving their arms along to the music 🎤🎶

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What a lovely way to finish the week, we had Carly perform for us. Everybody was singing and waving their arms along to the music 🎤🎶

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Children learn about dementia with help from Alderwood care home residents

Residents at Alderwood Care Home are helping the Year 3 children of North Primary School to better understand dementia with help from the Archie Project.

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Passionate skier, Neil, returns to the slopes thanks to Alderwood Care Home

Neil Kirk was a passionate skier until he suffered a stroke 12 years ago. Thanks to the team, Neil hit the slopes at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead on his 86th birthday.

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Colchester care home makes aspiring actress’ film wish come true at the age of 89

Care home resident, Dottie Hamilton, has had a near 80 year old dream to feature in a film come true

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Care home residents admire vintage car

Vintage car trip makes residents feel like “Bonnie and Clyde”

A spin in a rare 1930s Chevrolet delighted residents on a recent spin through Colchester

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Social Care Covid Hero Award Recognition

There were celebrations all round recently when we were presented with the Great British Care Awards’ regional Social Care Covid Hero award at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

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ALDERWOOD PROUD TO SUPPORT ROLLOUT OF COVID VACCINE

We are proud to support the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination in our home, boosting our existing safety measures and bringing a much-welcomed light at the end of the tunnel.

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Giving Thanks At Christmas

Residents sent out 100 ‘Rainbows of Thanks’ in a special Christmas project.

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Creativity and Connection

Creativity and Connection at Alderwood

Discover how our Lifestyle Team has been busy adapting our packed schedule of meaningful activities and events with heartwarming results.

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ACTS OF KINDNESS

Acts Of Kindness Strengthen Community Links

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been overwhelmed by the way the local community has reached out to our residents with unwavering kindness and generosity.

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Alderwood with Ainsley Harriott

Ainsley Harriott inspires Alderwood chefs

Chefs Paul Rush and Nathan Sutton joined celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott at the launch of a remarkable new cookery book, specially developed for Alderwood Care Home.

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Alderwood Award Win

Winners at the East of England Care Awards 2018

Alderwood wins the Putting People First/Personalisation Award at the East of England Care Awards.

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Alderwood GSF

Alderwood Receives Gold Standards Framework Accreditation

The home is commended for providing excellence in end of life care.

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