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ELVIS PARTY WITH HALLOWEEN TWIST BOOSTED BY AWARDS FOR CARE TEAM
Grabbing every excuse for a celebration, residents and staff at a Wellington care home came together at the weekend for an alternative Halloween party styled around Elvis Presley that inspired lots of laughter and dancing. The party at Camelot House and Lodge was also the scene for an awards ceremony to recognise the many individual […]
HARVEST FESTIVAL GENERATES FEEL-GOOD FACTOR AT CARE HOME
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset have been celebrating an in-home Harvest Festival, with something for everyone from a Harvest samba to craft activities where flowers, fruit and veg were the main ingredient. Richard Dempslake, activities co-ordinator for Camelot House and Lodge, said: “We’ve discovered that our residents aren’t that keen […]
CAPTAIN COMMANDS THE AFFECTIONS OF RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA
Residents of a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have been thoroughly enjoying themselves in the company of Captain, an Irish Cob horse, who was brought to visit them in the garden of the home. The idea of inviting the special equine guest was inspired by conversations between members of the activities team and […]
MANAGER OF BRIDGWATER DEMENTIA CARE HOME PRAISED BY CQC
A report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) last month following an unannounced inspection of Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater officially concludes that the home provides a ‘Good’ level of service across the board, and highlights the contribution made by service manager Jess Hawker. Paul Teasdale, director of the Camelot Care group, of which […]
CELEBRATION FOR CARE STAFF GOING THE EXTRA MILE DURING COVID
The willingness of staff and residents at a Bridgwater dementia care home to ‘go the extra mile’ during the pandemic has been recognised with a special party and awards to acknowledge and celebrate their work. Members of the team at Avalon, a specialist nursing home run by award-winning care provider Camelot Care, were delighted to […]
£1K RAISED BY A TEAM FULL OF FORTITUDE
After 18 challenging months for the social sector, a group of dementia care workers from Wellington, Somerset, and families of people living with dementia have combined their efforts to take on a whole different challenge and raised £1,000 in sponsorship money. Richard Dempslake, who organised the team representing Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington, said: […]
OUTSTANDING NEW MANAGER FOR BUTTERFLY LODGE
Bristol’s loss is Plymouth’s gain in the case of care home manager, Clare Sinclair, recently appointed to the post at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, who brings a Care Quality Commission (CQC) ‘Outstanding’ track record to her new position. Paul Teasdale, director of Camelot Care which runs Butterfly Lodge, said: “We are delighted to welcome […]
HOW THEY DO LOVE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Residents at a local dementia care home are being treated to a staycation with a difference, thanks to a beach environment that has been created especially for them at their landlocked home in Wellington, Somerset. The activities team at Camelot House and Lodge have been busy recreating a good old-fashioned day at the seaside, complete […]
LISA RETURNS TO BOOST WELLBEING IN DEMENTIA CARE
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Bridgwater are benefitting from the focused attention of a new wellbeing co-ordinator who loves the home so much that after a short break working elsewhere she just couldn’t keep away. Lisa Priddice worked on the activities team and as a health care assistant at Avalon Nursing Home- […]
With over 16 years experience in providing top quality nursing and specialist dementia care to the elderly, Camelot Care is an award winning provider of care in the South West with three specialist homes based in Somerset and Devon.
Highly recommended by residents and relatives alike, our homes provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment that enable our highly trained staff to provide the best possible care.