Activities at Queens Manor Care Home

We joined together for the ‘Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2’ and two minute silence to say thank you to fellow veterans who were also friends and family.

Staff and residents also marked the day by collecting stories and sharing them over a British Tea Party. Our kitchen provided a delicious array of cakes and biscuits and staff read out the stories written by the residents. Everyone shared their own experiences, war stories, memories of VE days gone by and thoughts of those times.

Tears were shed as all sang together for their own moving rendition of the war time classic, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ by Vera Lynn.

Many of our residents have very clear memories of the Second World War and it is important for us to learn about and understand their experiences, this is why we organised a day where their stories could be shared. It was an emotional but happy and special day and it is a privilege to remember and also celebrate with them.

At Queens Manor we feel so proud of all of our residents for the way they are handling the current climate and we feel so privileged to be the ones ensuring they receive that extra bit of TLC that is so needed right now.

For other key workers in our area to recognise our efforts and support us is really heartwarming and the fact that support is in the form of delicious pizza is even better!

Thank you to Laszlo our delivery driver and the team at Corstorphine Domino's for making our day! The pizza was so amazing that some of us couldn't even wait to get our mask off ey Denise...

We’ve been named one of the top 20 recommended care homes in Scotland in the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Care Home Awards 2020!!

The website's ratings cover all aspects about the home, including cleanliness, facilities, food, activities, safety and security, management, value for money and support of residents. It’s an honour to receive this award, and it’s fantastic to know that so many residents and their families have taken the time to recommend us, allowing us to be named in the top 20 care homes in Scotland. Thank you.

We’re incredibly proud of our whole team, who work tirelessly to deliver quality care, and create a safe homely environment, for all those living with us.

We love having the chance to show our appreciation for the NHS and all key workers during the 8pm clap. This Thursday's was made extra special with Jamie the Piper kindly coming to perform at our home. Residents and staff loved the performance and even with social distancing in place we all still enjoyed the warming sherry together for the final tune.

Whilst we might not be able to enjoy our usual cuddles it was amazing to see our friends Hermit the tortoise and Malcolm the dachshund from a safe distance today. Angela and Harry, our therapet family, brought them along with a delivery of cupcakes for the staff and lots of good wishes. We have missed you so much and cannot wait to see your properly again. Thank you for our yummy cakes!

We were overwhelmed to receive letters and chocolate Easter eggs from Trinity Primary PSA this Easter. Residents enjoyed learning about the lives of the different pupils and reading all their lovely stories and good wishes.   In these unprecedented times, ensuring we feel engaged and connected within our local community is more important than ever and acts of kindness go a long way. We’re very grateful to teacher, Aimi Armstrong and her pupils at Trinity Primary for thinking of us and taking the time to reach out, you brought a lot of warmth and cheer to our home.