Press releases

The Roses Shortlist

Barchester Healthcare and Independent Age are thrilled to announce this year’s full shortlist for the Roses Awards – a celebration of the best…

Charlie Dimmock's pick of the care home bunch

Charlie Dimmock, celebrity gardener, hosted the Barchester in Bloom gardening awards at the marvellous Birmingham Botanical Gardens.Barchester in…

Local heroes have a field day opening new care home

Harper Fields, the new 80-bed care home was officially opened by two local heroes that have both shown high levels of commitment to fundraising and…

Local hero's art thrills at Hurstwood View's opening

Hurstwood View, the new 55-bed care home in Five Ash Down, East Sussex, was officially opened by local artist and self-confessed thrillseeker, Barry…

Public Health Minister opens Guildford care home

Worplesdon View, the new 78-bed care home in Guildford was officially opened today by Mrs Anne Milton MP forGuildford.The Mayor of Guildford,…

Chair in Dementia Research appointed at The University of Nottingham

Dr Tom Dening has been appointed Chair in Dementia at the Institute of Mental Health in Nottingham – a new position jointly funded by…

Janet Street-Porter to host the Roses

Independent Age and Barchester Healthcare are thrilled to announce that journalist and broadcaster, Janet Street-Porter, is to host the Roses…

The Care Home of the Future must become a Community Hub

A new “futures” report, published by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK), and supported by Barchester Healthcare, argues that the…

World's oldest triathlete opens Kingfisher Lodge care centre

Kingfisher Lodge care centre, in Saltford, was opened by Arthur Gilbert MBE, 91, the world’s oldest triathlete, and a recent Olympic torchbearer in…