Ford Place Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Rating!
We are delighted to report that Ford Place has been awarded the coveted ‘Outstanding’ rating by CQC following an unannounced inspection in November. The inspectors said in their report: “We observed kind, compassionate staff spending time with people and their families to ensure peoples’ well-being and offering support around their individual needs.” They noted that […]
A Date for your Diary…
On Saturday 17th June Ford Place will be participating in Care Home Open Day from 11am till 5pm, including: • Native American Indian performers • Thetford Hapkido • Star Wars characters • Sean Moyes “The Banjo Man” • Craft Stalls • Clairvoyants • Tombola • Bottle stall • Guess the weight of the cake • […]
Easter ‘Eggs’travaganza at Ford Place!
On Easter Saturday, the Easter bunny visited Ford Place to hide eggs throughout the home and the grounds of Ford Place, eggs were even hidden in the Forgotten Garden. The event was a huge success with staff, residents and their family and friends all came together to take part. There were was also a refreshments […]
Nutrition and Hydration Week at Ford Place
Nutrition and Hydration week highlights the importance of good nutrition a hydration to residents in the social care setting. Throughout the week of the 13th March, residents enjoyed a variety of food and drink based activities to help promote and encourage positive health and wellbeing through good nutrition and hydration. Children from Norwich Road school […]
Jane’s Sponsored Swim!
The residents of Ford Place would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to Domestic team member Jane Burke who recently completed a sponsored swim for Ford Place. Jane managed to raise a grand total of £122.00 for the Residents’ fund to put towards activities and entertainment. Thank You Jane!
Spring at Ford Place
Spring has well and truly sprung and the warmer weather and the longer days means there is lots to look forward to in the coming months. Over the past few months Karen and Graham have continued to work hard to create an exciting activities schedule to keep residents busy and entertained. There have been a […]
Dates for your Diary
Fri 16th June- ‘Care Home Open Day’ (An afternoon tea party) Sat 29th July- Brandon Park’s Annual Summer Fete – come and join the fun – more details to follow
Easter ‘Eggs’travaganza!
Easter has been particularly busy for us with lots of activities to bring residents, families and staff together over the Easter bank holiday weekend. We started off on Good Friday with ‘Posh Hat and Frocks”. The Ladies donned their best frocks and decorated their own Easter hats at the morning craft session. This was followed […]
Activities with Frances
As many of you know, Sarah has left the activities department to return to work as part of the care team. Frances has since done a wonderful job taking over as activities coordinator with a fresh pair of eyes and new ideas. Frances has worked in the care sector for 30 years and has previously […]
Stow Healthcare Nurse Maureen Tilbrook Reaches National Awards Final
Friday 31st March saw the Great British Care Award Final with Nurse Maureen Tilbrook from Stowlangtoft Hall reaching the final 6 in the country in the good nurse category, which is an outstanding achievement. The awards were hosted at the ICC in Birmingham where Maureen went along supported by her family and colleagues to a […]
