Across the group, we now have one vacancy at our New Forest home, Summerwood. Summerwood is a specialist residential home for up to 8 adults with learning and physical disabilities, who may also have complex needs and/or needs associated with the autistic spectrum. Summerwood offers extremely flexible accommodation which can be utilised as either a stepping stone to more independent living or for a high needs service. We now have available one delightful ensuite first floor bedroom with garden view. Located in Ashley, a small hamlet close to the thriving town of New Milton, the home is close to the …
Wishing our residents who are currently on holiday, a wonderful time! This week there are two separate holidays well underway, with another starting next Monday. Further holidays are taking place next month too. In addition, this week there are planned trips to Weymouth Sea Life Centre, Monkey World, the New Forest and Aquarium. Aren’t we lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the country? 🙂 …
It’s here! Our new wheelchair accessible minibus, and it’s green! We love it! …
Apple House care home in Bournemouth will be getting a makeover while residents are away on holiday next week! It will be all hands on deck for the transformation! Included in the schedule of works is a new cloakroom, new shower room, redecoration including blue walls for D’s room, as requested by D, and fresh new soft furnishings. All who live at Apple House are excited to return from holiday to see our handiwork! We are delighted to again be working with Ultimate Interiors and our own handyman, Adrian. …
A first for Apple House care homes, was a day of bushcrafting with Sunrise Bushcraft of Hampshire. “D and J both participated in the bushcraft adventure. Following a nature trail, they identified different leaves and brought home a picture of the leaves that they had collected. Nuts were then collected for use on the fire.Both got involved in making dream catchers and now have them hanging in their rooms. D said that the best part of the day was building a hut from branches and leaves.” –– Jayne Jackson, Apple House care home. James White, owner of Sunrise Bushcraft, believes …
“You are not defined by a learning disability, you have many wonderful abilities! Let’s celebrate them!” –– Jane Montrose, Managing Director, Apple House Ltd Studies have shown that people with learning disabilities feel more accepted and valued in their communities than ever before. For many, transformation has come through friendships, through being more independent and from having a voice and from the termination of institutionalised lives where they were stripped of the essence of individuality. Small homes such as ours, located within residential communities, mean that those whom we support are living as part those communities. We foster an ethos of neighbourliness, …
We did. Today was our first foray into bushcraft and what an incredible day it was. More to follow, so watch this space! …
We will finally be saying goodbye to our trusty minibus at Redcroft. Having served us well for 11 years, it’s time to welcome a more suitable and younger model. With wheelchair accessibility and electric ramp, this zippy new green beauty can’t arrive soon enough! We happen to love the colour too. …
“For my benefit, just because the copier hates me!” ––Jane Montrose, Managing Director, Apple House care homes. …
“It has been a busy time here at Apple House head office! We have welcomed Luca, Greg, Norman, Gemma, Vadim, and Alfonso to our staff team; each brings a wealth of experience to our homes. From our recent Senior Team Meeting we are trialling new training methods and have introduced a new medication workbook.” ––Sarah-Jane Keith, Administration Manager …
