Playing its part in helping create the Government’s promised three million new apprenticeships by 2020, Yeovil College has been working with specialist dementia-care providers Camelot Care to develop an innovative new apprenticeship pathway, with the first apprentice starting his training this month (February). Matthew Wright, aged 20, has just begun working at Acacia Nursing Home […]
Murals showing well-known Somerset landmarks are becoming major talking points in local specialist dementia-care nursing homes run by Camelot Care. In particular the large mural of Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor (pictured) which has been installed at Camelot House in Wellington is proving a firm favourite with residents, prompting them to share their memories about the […]
Youngsters from a Plymouth primary school have struck a chord with residents at a local nursing home for people with dementia. The group, from St Budeaux Foundation School, sang war-time favourites including ‘Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag’ to a delighted audience at Freshfields in Agaton Road. It was the pupils’ third visit […]
The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is a systematic, evidence-based approach designed to improve quality of care for patients considered to have a life expectancy of less than 12 months. The GSF aims to enable every patient to have a “good death” in the place of their choice, with consistent high-quality care planned around their needs […]
When Su Fuller, our administrator at Freshfields saw an appeal in the Plymouth Herald for readers to nominate a Plymouth person who they felt deserved an extra special early Christmas present this year, she had no hesitation in putting forward the name of Freshfields volunteer, Win Darlington. Su Fuller said: “I nominated Win because there […]
At Freshfields in Plymouth we hosted a Remembrance Day event for residents and their families. It was a privilege to support those who live with us to pay their respects at this special time of year.
A Wellington care home dedicated to providing the best possible care for all of its residents right up until the end of their lives, has been recognised with a major national award, and has been shortlisted for a national ‘Care Home Of The Year’ award. Camelot House and Lodge were among 50 homes from across […]
Congratulations to the team at Freshfields who have recently had the results of their inspection confirmed. All areas inspected by the CQC were rated GOOD, with no areas needing improvement or inadequate. You can view the report by clicking here Keep up the fantastic work!
Camelot Care have been awarded ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ at the Somerset Apprenticeship Awards 2015. Giving a number of students valuable hands on experience with our qualified team of staff, Camelot Care is proud to receive the award and the strong links we have with the local community.
With over 25 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 five 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.