This year Stanfield Nursing Home was unfortunately unable to host our usual Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 25th of September. This year Covid-19 has drastically changed the way we provide care. Since the beginning of this pandemic we have received regular PPE...
Person centred care is about focusing on the needs of the person rather than the needs of the service. It ensures that people’s preferences, needs and values guide decisions to provide care that is respectful and responsive to the person.
Brain training is a way of strengthening skills using fun mental workout sessions to target and strengthen neural connections in the brain.
Speaking to family members With these unprecedented circumstances, life in the UK has changed dramatically. During these times Stanfield Nursing Home, and many others across the country, have had to adapt using Government advice to ensure the safety of our residents....
The importance of care home activities As a nursing home dedicated to providing outstanding care, we are always looking for new ways to increase quality of life for those who stay with us. Be it room decor, food or activities, we aim to contribute as best we can to...
Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday is a very important day for many of our residents who would have had relatives that participated in the war. We made sure to engage as many as possible in the multiple activities spread throughout the week. We began our nursing...
English Symphony Orchestra During the first week of September residents at Stanfield Nursing Home were highly anticipating the concert by the English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Wind Quartet! It was a thrilling day with fun, conversation and engagement in the music....
What is NCS? NCS (National Citizen Service) is a programme that provides amazing new experiences for teenagers aged 15-17. Its goal is to give them a chance of discovering who they are and what they can do by helping them make a positive impact on their local...
No business like show business Due to the nature of our nursing home services, we strive to continuously improve the experience for our residents through person-centred care. We achieve this through our monthly plan of daily activities containing care home favourites...
Why music helps those with dementia There are multiple ways of communicating with people who live with dementia in a care home, music being one of them. Activation of a different area of the brain to language means there are other ways to interact with those who no...
