Activities at Brampton View Care Home

Our residents always thoroughly enjoy a mix of external visits from local businesses and our own internal activities, and this week was no exception.

A Trip Down Memory Lane as we were delighted to welcome Sweet Memories of Hadleigh back to the home! Rebecca transformed our reception into a nostalgic wonderland with her traditional stall. 

Residents loved browsing the old-fashioned jars and purchasing their favourite classic sweets and special Easter treats. In fact it was so busy we didn’t manage to capture any photos apart from our lovely receptionist Clare making her purchase!! 

Our residents joined forces with Linda, our talented second chef, for a pizza-making session and  selecting their own delicious toppings, everyone had a lovely time preparing the creations for the evening.

A huge thank you to Rebecca from Sweet Memories and our wonderful kitchen team for making these moments so special

From feathered friends, Easter Crafts, Live Entertainment, Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny certainly brought life into life to the home!

We are so delighted to have these chicks with us. You can find them cheeping away in the main reception area please do pop along and say hello!  We can’t wait until they’re big enough for cuddles and a little "chick-walk" around the home!

It was then such a joy to see our residents both old and new clapping, tapping their feet, and even getting up for a dance. Lesley Ann vocalist who always brings so much energy and warmth, and she’s never too busy to stop for a lovely photo with the group on Goof Friday.

Top end a busy weekend there was also a Easter Service held with Reynard's Church on our beautiful balcony, Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny who delivered chocolate eggs to all our lovely residents around the home.

Lisa Watts, Activity Coordinator said "The delight to see on our residents faces as they received a Chocolate eggs was just heart warming, they were all so grateful and their smiles said it all"

Thanks to the families who also joined us for the easter Egg hunt around the home and gave the eggciting energy that was in the home.

What a wonderful afternoon the residents and staff had as we welcomed back Ukes Aloud to the home for another amazing afternoon of entertainment.

It was extra special for our newest residents who have not seen the group perform and enjoyed the gathering of all the residents to have a lovely joyful afternoon together.
The homes new Activities Coordinator, Lisa Watts stated "it was such a wonderful afternoon seeing the joy, love and laughter on the residents faces just confirms that the entertainment we host in the home is the right ones for our lovely residents".

General Manager Elina House shared "Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Brampton View. Our home is always to open to loved ones who wish to take part in our life enrichment program". 

We had such a wonderful afternoon as the lovely Fiona Harrison paid us another visit! Looking absolutely stunning in her vintage-style dress and elegant up-do, Fiona truly brought the sunshine with her. 

It was a real trip down memory lane for the residents! Fiona sang the classics our residents love, and her energy was so infectious that there was dancing too. 

There’s nothing like the power of music to bring everyone together, and seeing our residents dancing and singing along with Fiona was just heart-warming. 

This weekend, our home was filled with the atmosphere which was truly moved by the live music of Sally and Rob from The 2 of Diamonds, who brought incredible talent and nostalgia to the home. 
However, the most poignant moments weren't in the music or the fizz, they were in the small, silent touches: the gentle hand-holding and the knowing smiles between couples who have shared decades together.

We were privileged welcoming the husbands of our permanent residents from our memory lane community to join their wives for a romantic celebration of music and tea. It was clear to everyone present that the love remains as vibrant as ever. It was a powerful reminder that while dementia may change how we communicate, it never diminishes the bond between two people.

To add to the festivities, our residents enjoyed a creative afternoon of Valentine’s biscuit decorating and crafts. These tactile, sensory activities are a vital part of our life enrichment programme, encouraging expression and joy in a relaxed, social setting.

We love to celebrate everyone's birthday in the home, and our dedicated Head Chef Glenn Coombs always make an individual cake for our residents to mark their special day.

At Brampton View we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. 

Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the March Employee of the Month award goes to Nicola, Team Leader for our Dementia Community in the home. Nicola is a valued member of our team here at the home and provides the home with her expertise and knowledge.

Elina House, our General Manager, expressed “Nicola who is one of our newer staff members has made a great impression on her colleagues, was nominated for providing them with support and care, always willing to help and provides exceptional care for our residents along with the communication for families”

Congratulations and thank you, Nicola, for your outstanding contribution from all the residents and staff here at Brampton View Care Home.
 

We were absolutely honoured to welcome Teresa McCarthy-Dixon MBE, founder of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation, to the home for International Women's Day. 

Teresa shared the journey of her charity from its beginnings, during Covid at her Swan and Helmet pub to supporting over 90 local schools with vital breakfast boxes and helping those in desperate need with home renovations and mental health support. 

Teresa brought her MBE medal, awarded by the King and presented by the local Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson, and personally showed it to our residents.
We heard about the foundation's 150+ amazing volunteers from plumbers to gardeners who give their time for free and were also awarded with the Kings Award.

We learned about their allotment for the foodbank and the "doorstep buddies" who ensure no one in our community falls off the radar.
Louise Ramage, Customer Relationship Manager said "It was impossible not to feel Teresa’s passion and commitment to Northamptonshire community, to keep the connection going, we’ve invited Teresa and her social club to the home for a buffet and a competitive game of carpet bowls! 🎳🥪 Thank you, Teresa, for being such an inspiration to us all"!

Residents and staff enjoyed creating their own pizza to celebrate National Pizza Day. With lots of toppings to choose from the residents enjoyed once baked having home made pizza for supper.

We aren't just a team at Brampton View, but also a community hub with the wonderful connection we have with the local district nurses.

We know that the care and clinical expertise the District Nurses provide are absolutely vital in the home. Whether it’s a scheduled visit or extra support, the nurses work hand in-hand with our staff to ensure the very best care right here in the comfort of their home. Their presence brings so much peace of mind and professional excellence to our daily lives. Please do stop and say hello to the district nurses if you see them in the home.

One face that is always a joy to see in our corridors is the fantastic Sarah Smith, who stopped by and had a chat with our General Manager Elina, Sarah who is a regular face at Brampton View and isn't just a hero in a uniform she’s a hero in trainers, too! She is currently training hard to take on the Brighton Marathon this year. 🏅 and raising funds for MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) which Brampton View has donated too.

We wanted to share this photo of Sarah and send her a massive "Good Luck" from all the residents and staff. Sarah, we see how hard you work for us every day, and we know you’ll bring that same determination to those 26.2 miles! We are all behind you!

Rise Life Rugby, Northampton & Coventry always bring a fun seated based exercise class to the home, which the residents love to get involved with and enjoy.

It was clear to see the residents are all enthusiastic to join in, even our new Activities Coordinator Lisa got into the spirit of the class as she encouraged the residents with boxing exercise.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is expert-led physical exercise. Resident involvement in choosing formats along with feedback after each session means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

We have had a non-stop week of joy and connection here at the home! Here’s a little look at what we’ve been up to
Crufts Ready! To kick off the start of Crufts, we welcomed our favourite four-legged friend, Bertie along with Colin. They made their rounds to the communal lounges and popped into individual rooms to make sure everyone got a well-deserved cuddle. Therapy dogs truly bring so much sunshine to our residents! 
 Wildlife Wonders: For National Wildlife Day, we were joined by the lovely children from Kingsthorpe Nursery. It was heart warming to see the different generations sitting together, sharing stories while colouring in wildlife pictures. The creativity was flowing!
We then welcomed back our wildlife Expert in the afternoon with a fascinating presentation from Simon, a brilliant British wildlife photographer and videographer. We love his monthly visits his shots of nature are always breath-taking!
James from Home Fit Vitality kept us moving with his energetic individual and group exercise sessions. With Balloon Tennis brought lots of fun! 

A huge thank you to all our guests for making this week so special.

Brampton View passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall “Good” rating after being praised for a responsive, safe, effective, caring and well-led service.

The CQC inspected the home on 2nd December 2025 the report was released on 13th February 2026 and rated the home, as “Good” overall.

The report stated that, “Brampton View Care Home provided safe, compassionate care by trained staff and committed leadership. There was a strong focus on safety. Staff promoted people’s safety and were understood their responsibilities in relation recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns. Systems for investigating and responding to accidents, incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns had been strengthened. A positive culture and responsive approach to continuous learning were promoted across the service and supporting staff to embed good practice.”

The report went on to say “People received a consistently good standard of care. People and their relatives told us they felt safe with the staff who supported them and described the service as reliable, caring and respectful.”

Also highlighted in the report was “Care was person-centred, and people were involved in decisions about their care. People were supported to live healthier lives including meeting people’s dietary needs. Management and staff supported people to maintain their health and wellbeing and provided clear information in accessible formats. Staff listened to people and acted promptly to their questions or concerns.”

In celebration of the rating and to thank each member of the team for their contributions to the home, each team member was presented with £100 gift voucher in appreciation of their hard work.

Elina House, General Manager said: “We are delighted that Brampton View was rated ‘Good’ overall following the CQC’s most recent inspection. The team at Brampton View always strive to provide the best possible quality care for everyone who lives at the home.”

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the January Employee of the Month award goes to Ansa, Senior Carer, a valued member of our care & support team here at the home.

Elina House, our General Manager, expressed “Ansa has been nominated by the residents and her colleagues for her dedication to her role, kindness and quiet presence that makes everyone feel valued”
Ansa has a very positive attitude with her gentle caring nature which makes significant impact on the daily lives and social interactions of our residents. 

Congratulations and thank you, Ansa, for your outstanding contribution from all the residents and staff here at Brampton View Care Home. Ansa was presented with flowers and her employee of the month certificate from registered nurse Emmanuel.