Activities at Edingley Lodge Care Home

Today we “wear it pink” at Edingley Lodge Care Home to raise awareness for Breast cancer and to show support for an important charity in aid of finding a cure Here at Edingley Lodge we held a pink themed bake sale, raffles and games, Resident Mary went all out with her outfit, and didn't she look amazing? Thank you to everyone that came along and supported us! Raising awareness helps support those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and helps other people understand how much of a risk breast cancer is, guiding them to take action.  

The Barchester values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our teams as they strive to provide an exceptional care experience for all of our residents. At Edingley Lodge Care Home, the team came together to discuss what two of our values, respect and integrity, mean to them.For all, these values are more than just words and are a reminder of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and kindness

We would like to say a huge thank you to Barchester's Charitable Foundation for gifting one our care assistants with an electric wheelchair, Staff and residents at Edingley Lodge got together to welcome Kelly back into the home to receive her chair, Kelly has had a difficult time over the last year, so it was so nice to be able to do something special for her, Kelly is a strong woman and a inspiration to us all! We wanted Kelly to say in her own words about her story and her appreciation." I was working as a care assistant at Edingley Lodge at the beginning of the year when I got the devastating news that I had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had to go through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, things were really going well as can be until one Sunday I started to get pains in my left leg and by Friday evening I was told I had to have my leg amputated, and my life changed completely. I have now come to terms with losing my leg and have adjusted well. I would like to say a big thank you to my Manger Jilu and Barchester for giving me so much independence back into my life by gifting me this electric wheelchair, It is amazing, I Cannot thank them enough. What a fantastic company to work for, I still visit the home to see residents and staff that I had to leave behind, I love spending time with them all. Thank you Barchester for changing my life and making me a very happy independent person, lots of love Kelly xx" A charity making a real difference to the lives of older people and other adults with disabilities in England, Scotland & Wales. Our funding focus is about connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community.

In recognition of Macmillan Cancer Support we hosted our very own fundraising event, for friends, families and community members to raise funds for the charity, We had a lovely turn out, so lovely to see the community come together in our home, Local pianist Ibby played the piano for us, It was a lovely atmosphere in the home.Our home was specially decorated for the occasion, our talented chef Marta and home services advisor Kami prepared a variety of cakes, cupcakes and delicious treats, we all got involved in fun-filled games and activities. Staff and residents dressed in green to mark the day.We all had a wonderful day raising funds for this lovely cause. Macmillan Cancer Support is 98% funded by voluntary donations. So however you choose to host your Coffee Morning it will help and support people living with cancer.  Together, we help people living with cancer find their best way through, from the moment they're diagnosed, through treatment and beyond.