School and Nursing Home Combine Outing
Following our postal display and our discussions about the mail system, we joined children from Norton Primary School on a visit to the Royal Mail sorting office in Bury St Edmunds to learn what goes on behind the scenes and how our letters arrive at our doorstep. Over 20 children from Norton Primary School’s Reception […]
Pop it in the Post – a tour of Post History
Many of you may have seen the ‘Pop it in the Post’ exhibition which we were lucky enough to have been loaned by the National Postal Museum. The display told the history of the postal system, including banners with fun facts about the history of mail and authentic uniforms for everyone to try on. The […]
Diddi Dance Brings Joy to Residents
We have been embracing the opportunity to get to know some new friends with our weekly diddi dance class as part of a wonderful intergenerational project. Nicola Box, class organiser said: “I am very excited about bringing diddi dance to Stowlangtoft hall, I am very passionate about getting children moving whilst also having fun and […]
Guinea Pigs Join us for their Holiday!
During the Easter holidays we had some special visitors come to stay at Stowlangtoft Hall. Cookie and Caramel the guinea pigs came to visit us for a week’s holiday while their family went away. They enjoyed a week in the sensory garden with lots of visits from staff and residents extra cuddles and treats. Cookie […]
Stow Healthcare Awards Success – 2018
Congratulations to all of our staff who were nominated and received awards and finalist places last year. We are extremely proud of all of you! Laing Buisson National Awards 2018 • Winner- Residential Care Provider – Stow Healthcare Bury Free Press Business Awards 2018 • Winner- Business Leader of the Year, Ruth French, Stow Healthcare […]
Incredible Turnaround for Halstead Hall
There was a special Christmas Present for staff and residents at Halstead Hall as it was rated ‘Good’ by CQC in their inspection report published on Christmas Eve. Inspectors noted the significant change” seen under the new ownership in the last 12 months as the home was rated Good overall and outstanding in the ‘Well […]
Stow Healthcare’s Outstanding Hat Trick!
They say that things come in threes, and that certainly was the case when we received the fabulous news that Stowlangtoft Hall had been rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC after their inspection in October 2018. Inspectors rated the areas ‘Caring’ and ‘Responsive’ as Outstanding, resulting in an overall ‘Outstanding rating.’ The inspectors said in their report: […]
Brandon Park is Doubly Outstanding!
Staff and residents of Brandon Park Nursing Home are jumping for joy after CQC visited the home and gave it it’s second ‘Outstanding’ rating. Following the CQC’s unannounced visit in September, the inspectors said in their report: “There was an exceptionally strong family ethos within the home of treating people as individuals and with respect. […]
Stow Healthcare wins National Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Stow Healthcare was named Residential Care Provider of the Year at one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, the LaingBuisson Awards 2018. More than 1,000 people were present at the glittering awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge which celebrated the best in health and social […]
Long Service Awards for Dedicated Staff
This year Stow Healthcare launched their Long Service Award Scheme to recognise and reward staff for their considerable length of service dedicated to the home and its residents. Local MP Jo Churchill attended celebrations to present the awards to staff in recognition of their long Service. In total, 6 staff at Stowlangtoft Hall received awards […]
