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As the owner of four award-winning nursing homes in Devon, I see first-hand the cracks in our social care system widening every day. The social care crisis is not a new phenomenon, but its scale has gone beyond the tipping point. As a society, the challenges we face in providing support for our aging population … Read more
A Devon care home group has been crowned ‘care employer of the year’ at a recent UK awards ceremony. Southern Healthcare won a total of five national awards at two glittering ceremonies in London and Leicester. Teams of carers from Southern Healthcare’s award-winning care homes in Exeter, Plymouth, Seaton, and Dawlish. attended the National Care … Read more
Plans are already afoot to bring festive cheer to all Southern Healthcare care homes this Christmas. Our care home communities at Seaton, Dawlish, Exeter, and Plymouth are busy planning a raft of activities for the holiday season. We want all of our residents to feel at home, so our Christmas activities are often based on … Read more
One of the largest-ever research projects on older people’s experiences of living in a residential care home has revealed people thrive in care home settings. The research was carried out by My Home Life England, which is part of St George’s, University of London. Researchers gathered information from older people living in a residential care … Read more
Mental health challenges can affect individuals of any age, but seniors often face unique struggles that may go unnoticed or untreated, especially if they are living alone. In our care homes across Devon, our seniors’ mental health (and that of all our residents) is a priority. At Southern Healthcare, we feel passionate about empowering and … Read more
Exeter Dementia Action Alliance has marked World Alzheimer’s Month by holding a second Baton Memory Walk, visiting people living with a dementia in two care homes in the city, including The Old Rectory. The walk on Sunday 8th September, coincided with the second anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The two-hour event concluded … Read more
It’s been a busy few weeks for residents and staff at Sefton Hall as they made the most of the sunshine by taking part in events centred around the famous Dawlish Carnival. Dating back over 70 years, this week-long extravaganza typically held in mid-August, is a time-honoured tradition beloved by locals and visitors alike. What … Read more
The Old Rectory in Exeter has been taking part in a unique challenge to raise money for good causes. Residents and team members have been taking to the treadmill to walk the equivalent of the Devon coastline – a total of 509 miles! It has all been in aid of the Exeter-based cancer charity, FORCE, … Read more
Staying active is crucial as you get older to maintain your health, mobility, and wellbeing. At any age, regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, enhances balance, and boosts your mood. As you age, it’s even more important to stay mobile and keep your body moving, so you can continue to enjoy doing the … Read more
A unique, free, scheme giving nurses, nursing associates and assistant practitioners the opportunity to enhance their careers in social care has been launched in Devon. The Advanced Diploma (CPD), in Adult Social Care Nursing has been designed by care provider, Southern Healthcare (Wessex Ltd), which has four award-winning homes in the county. The scheme has … Read more