We recently enjoyed a wonderful animal therapy session at Ashford House! Our lovely animal visitors were welcomed with open arms, with residents enjoying gentle cuddles, strokes and lots of special moments together.   

We made sure nobody missed out! Our little visitors were carefully carried in baskets to see residents who are nursed in bed, bringing them their own special moments of animal companionship, smiles and happiness.     

Residents and staff at Ross Court Care Home enjoyed a wonderful celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. Two members of our care team, Anjani and Vishal, shared their traditions and experiences, giving residents the opportunity to learn more about the festival, its meaning and the different ways it is celebrated. 

The celebration was a lovely opportunity for residents to experience another culture, spark meaningful conversations and share special moments together. Activities like these help encourage social interaction and create a real sense of community, while giving residents the chance to make new memories in great company. 

Our home was filled with laughter, excitement and plenty of Halloween magic as residents, families, children, staff and even our four-legged friends came together for a fantastic afternoon of fun! From witches and ghosts to pumpkins and little monsters, everyone embraced the Halloween spirit with some wonderful costumes. The children were busy collecting sweet treats and enjoying delicious cake, while our furry visitors stole plenty of hearts and attention along the way! Our residents thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the colourful costumes, spending time with loved ones and joining in the excitement. It was lovely to see so many smiles, hear so much laughter and watch different generations come together to make special memories.

A huge thank you to our wonderful staff, who helped bring the celebrations to life and joined in with all the spooky fun. Their enthusiasm, along with the fantastic support of our families and visitors, made the occasion extra special. There were wagging tails, happy faces, plenty of sweet treats and just the right amount of organised chaos! Even the camera struggled to keep up with all the excitement!    

Days like these remind us that our home is so much more than a place to live. It’s a place where friendships grow, families come together, and wonderful memories are made. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our Halloween celebrations such a memorable occasion. Happy Halloween from our big, happy family to yours! 

Our residents have been enjoying a variety of activities, from sensory play and caring for our empathy dolls to creative sessions, gentle exercises and moments of music and laughter.        

Every activity brings opportunities for connection, comfort and smiles. It’s the little moments that make a big difference! 

Our home enjoyed celebrating the success of our now acting general manager, Lynnette Sellers, who was nominated earlier in the year for deputy manager of the year!

Lynnette attended the Barchester care awards and had a wonderful day, whilst we all helped to celebrate in the home on a live feed.     

What a wonderful milestone! Sheila enjoyed a beautiful day filled with smiles, love and celebrations. 

We were honoured to welcome Lincoln Jopp Conservative MP for Spelthorne, and Cllr Med Buck, who joined us to wish Sheila a happy birthday, with Cllr Med Buck also bringing a lovely gift for Sheila.