The recent Covid-19 outbreak has caused many worldwide problems. Here at Birchwood House, the safety of our residents and staff is paramount. With the UK now moving into the delay phase of controlling the outbreak, we have taken the decision to, as a preventative measure, ask family members, visitors and friends to stop visiting the home until further notice.
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Birchwood House Sponsors Art of the Weald!
Birchwood House is delighted to be sponsoring Hospice in the Weald’s ‘Art of the Weald’ exhibition along with our colleagues from Birchwood Care Services
Valentine’s Day At Birchwood House
Valentine’s Day At Birchwood House Here at Birchwood House, we love any excuse for a celebration and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Not only do we spend time putting up decorations and making the tables look special, Chef Pete also prepares a special meal and this year we’ll be enjoying a delicious feast of beef bourguignon withContinue reading “Valentine’s Day At Birchwood House”
Writing A Will
Writing A Will A will is the only sure-fire – and legal – way to ensure your estate (money, property, possessions and investments) goes to the people and causes you care about. Writing or updating a will is one of those things we often push to the bottom of the To Do list, but itContinue reading “Writing A Will”
Blue Monday
Blue Monday The third Monday of January has been dubbed Blue Monday due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the thud of unpaid Christmas credit card bills on the doormat. A mathematical formula was even used to precisely calculate the most depressing day of the year. Supposedly the date was calculated using manyContinue reading “Blue Monday”
You’re Only As Old As You Feel
You’re Only As Old As You Feel It’s a sad fact of life that elderly people are often stereotyped as being unattractive, boring, lonely and ‘past it’. But that negative and misguided perception was challenged recently when an 85-year old pensioner, living in a care home in Surrey, was ‘spotted’ by a top fashion photographer – andContinue reading “You’re Only As Old As You Feel”
What Is A Care Plan
What Is A Care Plan? Once you’ve chosen a care home (hopefully Birchwood House!) for your loved one (or yourself), the next step is to create a personalised care plan. But what is it – and why is it needed? A care plan is essentially a written statement of the individual’s needs, preferences and wishes, wrapped upContinue reading “What Is A Care Plan”
Art & Craft
Art & Craft At Birchwood House, we love to encourage our residents to participate in a variety of art and craft sessions – especially at this time of year and there are so many reasons why creative activities can have a positive effect on the mind, soul – and even the body! Many elderly peopleContinue reading “Art & Craft”
Birchwood House Recognised As An Investor In People
Birchwood House Recognised As An Investor In People! Birchwood House, a residential care home based in Speldhurst on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells has been awarded an accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to realising the potential of their people and being officially recognised as an investor in people. Investors inContinue reading “Birchwood House Recognised As An Investor In People”
Singing From The Heart
Singing From The Heart Music has such an emotional pull, doesn’t it? It can make us laugh, cry, reflect – and it can soothe, stimulate and bring to mind long-forgotten memories. It’s especially important for older people – including those with dementia or Alzheimer’s as it can also trigger long-forgotten memories. Whether it’s stage musicals,Continue reading “Singing From The Heart”
