Press releases

Healthcare boss takes on charity Chairman role

Dr Pete Calveley, Chief Executive of Barchester Healthcare has said he is 'honoured' to be the new Chairman of Barchester's Charitable Foundation, a…

Charity donates MP3s to care home residents

Members of Leng Community, a South London based group that reaches out to people in the community at risk of isolation, saw the power of music in…

Residents' Christmas artwork helps raise money for people in need

Two Christmas card designs, lovingly created by talented individuals living in Barchester care homes have been turned into charity Christmas cards to…

Care home raises money for the homeless as manager sleeps rough for the night

A care home manager has spent a night sleeping rough in Preston town centre as part of a move to raise awareness and money for the homeless as we…

Dr Pete Calveley named 'Care Personality of the Year'

Dr Pete Calveley, Chief Executive at Barchester Healthcare, received an award at the National Care Awards on Friday 25th November for being one of…

Barchester's Charitable Foundation funds dementia friendly holiday

Dementia Adventure, a charity that helps keep life fun by running supported holidays for people affected by dementia, received a £2,160 grant from…

Singer Dave Dawson explains why a care home lounge is his favourite stage of all

Dave Dawson has worked as a professional entertainer since 1995, doing gigs in pubs and working men’s clubs.  Nowadays, he performs for a very…

Armistice Day commemorated across the country

Today, Barchester care homes, hospitals and offices across the country held a two minute silence to remember those who fought and fell to protect our…

Tale of life-long friendship viewed 107k times online

A heart-warming video of 97 year-old Mary Reynolds, who spoke to the BBC about the letters she wrote every day to her great friend Cathy, has moved…