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 […]
Stow in the Snow brings Success
Following the success of our summer competition ‘Stow in Bloom’, we launched our very first winter competition ‘Stow in the Snow’ to get everyone into the festive spirit. This competition was designed to provide meaningful Christmas activities within the homes and engage staff, residents and their families all together at this special time of year. […]
A Fabulous Christmas Fair
On the 10th November, Stowlangtoft Hall opened its doors for the annual Christmas Fair with over 25 stalls ranging from handmade crafts and jewellery to children’s toys and games as well as demonstrations from the local model railway club; it really was a day for all the family to enjoy together. The highlight of the […]
Partnership working with local School
In November, we hosted students from Thurston Community College as part of their Health and Social Care course. They worked with members of the nursing, care and domestic teams to complete their unit on Infection Prevention and Control looking at how this is used in a real-life setting. The students’ particularly enjoyed practical activities including […]
Stow in Bloom Success!
This summer we have been encouraging residents to get creative in the garden with the launch of our inaugural ‘Stow in Bloom’ competition, to engage residents, families, staff and volunteers to contribute to the effort to find ‘Best in Stow’! With categories ranging from tallest sunflower, to best hanging basket or vegetable crop, there has […]
Beach Weeks sees Donkeys Visit
This year saw over 20 residents join staff on their annual trip to Felixstowe as part of Stowlangtoft on Sea’s Beach Week. Residents enjoyed seaside fish and chips and ice cream as well as dipping their toes in the sea. There was plenty of fun to be had back at Stowlangotft Hall with a visit […]
