Congratulations!

Congratulations and very well done to Corner Cottage’s registered manager, Sally, and deputy manager, Bob, on their achievement of NVQ level 5, Health and Social Care. This is a tough course and therefore quite the achievement, bravo! …

Congratulations To Our Award Finalists!

Huge congratulations to our three registered managers, Jayne Jackson of Apple House, Carly Houghton of Little Amberwood, and John Caslake of Summerwood, who are finalists in the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards. We look forward to the gala awards night later this month in Birmingham and wish all three the very best of luck on the night; they are all winners to us! ✨ …

Movie Night

September has seen the creative forces at Redcroft come together for the latest in themed displays and events. This September the glamour and razmatazz of the movies has come to Redcroft. Not only have the individuals and staff at Redcroft created a show-stopping display worthy of an Oscar, but there are several upcoming events planned to celebrate this most wonderful of media; including an interactive cinema day (popcorn included!) — David Dellow, Deputy Manager, Redcroft. …

Romaine Receives Gold Award From DHSC’s Chief Nurse For Adult Social Care

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Romaine, Director of Operations for Apple House care group, has today received the Gold Award for exceptional practice in adult social care! Presented as gold and silver awards, they represent an important step towards bringing recognition in line with the NHS workforce and recognise the extraordinary commitment of the adult social care workforce. Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Professor Deborah Study said: The pandemic has shone a light on the exemplary efforts of our dedicated social care workforce, and I am committed to ensuring we recognise the selfless hard work they do …

Covid-19 Update

With the easing of restrictions from July 19th 2021 there have been changes to the guidance designed to support the social care sector and registered care homes. At Apple House Ltd we are keeping updated with these changes and working closely with everyone involved in keeping the people we support, our team members, family and loved ones safe and well informed.You will now see posters asking for visitors to maintain the wearing of masks within our care homes: We have sent this letter to families and loved ones to update on visiting during this new stage of safely managing the …

Mr Kelloggs Visits Redcroft…

Redcroft enjoyed a wonderful visit from Mr Kelloggs last week. A miniature therapy horse, Mr Kelloggs stands at only 29 inches tall but made a huge impression on all who had the pleasure of meeting him! Linking Hearts told us: “Allow me to introduce Linking Hearts Therapy Horses: Mr Kelloggs is a 29” tall miniature horse who is fully trained to visit people who may not normally have the opportunity to interact with a horse. Our mission is to bring joy to those who most need it. To help enhance, nurture and heal the spirit of those who face extraordinary …

Corner Cottage Rated ‘Good’ By CQC In All 5 Key Areas.

We are delighted to announce our recent CQC inspection report for Corner Cottage has been rated “Good” in all 5 key areas. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication our team there has put into keeping people safe and well looked after during the Covid-19 pandemic.Our team at Corner Cottage, led by Sally and Bob, have gone over and above to ensure they are leading by example and supporting the whole home to thrive.The CQC visit took place on the 28th April 2021. Some of the comments represented in the report are..Throughout the inspection we observed positive interactions …

John’s Campaign Video Meeting: Romaine Lawson on Family Visits During The Pandemic.

Thank you, as always, to Julia and all at John’s Campaign. …

Importance of Creative Activities and Exercise for People with Autism…

Importance of creative activities and exercise for people with autism Introduction At Apple House care homes we strive to advocate a healthy lifestyle and to be as independent as possible. We provide access to a programme promoting healthy living and wellbeing, with home cooked fresh food, regular exercise, and creative activities. This article outlines why it is important to give people with autism the opportunity to take part in creative activities and regular exercise. Challenges for people with Autism For people with autism, you may notice that they can have challenges in interacting in social situations as it can be …

Happy birthday, Romaine!

All at Apple House wish our ops director, Romaine, a very happy [milestone!] birthday today! Fabulous cards and gifts have been crafted by residents and staff, for which Romaine says a huge thank you! ? …