Entries by Camelot Care

KEEPING PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA INFORMED

An activities co-ordinator with South-West base dementia care provider Camelot Care has been using his previous experience of working with people with autism to highlight the importance of communicating even more carefully than usual with residents during lockdown. Jason Saunders, who leads the activities team at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater, said: “People living with […]

Pulling pints in memory of Barbara Windsor

Residents at a Wellington care home have voted to name their new pub bar The Windsor Arms in memory of actress Barbara Windsor who died last week. Richard Dempslake, activities co-ordinator for Camelot House and Lodge, said: “Our residents loved Barbara as the bubbly star of Carry On films and the outspoken Eastenders lady at […]

Camelot Care identified in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2020 report

The Camelot Care group has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ for 2020 in a report just published which recognises the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses or SMEs. To be featured in the report, which highlights the regional and sector diversity of […]

SPICING UP LIFE AT CAMELOT HOUSE AND LODGE

A specially arranged India Day has spiced up life at Camelot House and Lodge, where our residents spent a happy time immersed in Indian culture, trying out classic costumes and jewellery, having their hands painted with henna tattoos, and sampling Indian music, dance and traditionally prepared food. Activities co-ordinator, Richard Dempslake, said: “Many of our […]

Messages of kindness bring joy to care home residents

Big-hearted well-wishers have been putting Plymouth care home, Butterfly Lodge, on the map. Home to up to 37 residents living with dementia, Butterfly Lodge has been receiving Postcards of Kindness from across the country. The project offers friendly messages to older people, many of whom are no longer able to see their families due to lockdown […]