Roses are red, Violets are blue, even through this difficult time love shines through❤️ Our residents and staff will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this Sunday. Sending love to all our staff, residents and their families, especially those who can’t visit their loved ones on this special day. Spread love not Covid-19 this Valentine’s day❤️

Our green fingered residents have been busy making miniature gardens from the comfort of their armchairs. This has been a great activity for a few of our residents who like to spend time in the garden, but haven’t wanted to brave the cold weather at this time. Making miniature gardens is a great way for people to escape from the current pandemic and take their minds elsewhere, whilst letting their imaginations soar. As well as making people smile throughout. As an activity it also brings out the individuals creative side and is completely adaptable to each person. fadeIn 23347,23354 3 thumbnail

Always look on the bright side of life We all know how the rainbow has signified hope and promise throughout this pandemic. Showing appreciation for our NHS, Carers and Keyworkers. This morning a beautiful rainbow shone over our home, maybe it was a little reminder of the wonderful job our staff do each day. Now with the vaccines being offered to all of our residents and staff a rainbow might be the sign we all needed for things looking forward. Be patient, stay safe and always have faith that we will see the end of this pandemic. Were stronger together, if we stay apart right now. Thank you to all our Eastleigh family for the AMAZING job you all continue to do. ????

We have been thrilled to be one of the first care homes in Devon and Somerset to be able to offer residents and staff a COVID-19 vaccination, if they want one. Our roll-out has been going smoothly, and it’s fantastic for everyone to begin to see a glimmer of hope at the end of a dark tunnel. Thank you to families and friends for bearing with us whilst we’ve minimised visiting and contact in order to deliver the vaccine quickly, safely and efficiently. We’ve been getting lots of questions about whether, once you’ve had one or two doses of the vaccine, you can do things differently. Can your elderly relative now go to the shops with you to choose their favourite groceries? Can you hug? Can you safely meet indoors? We decided to find out some answers for ourselves. How long will it take for the vaccine to protect me? In the UK there are now three different vaccines approved for use, so the answer to this will depend, to some extent, on which vaccination you have had. However, most tests show that it takes up to two weeks for your body to build up a good immune response from […]

Recent research by the University of Sheffield has found that more than half of repeat hip replacements could be prevented with an osteoporosis drug. Hip replacements are commonly needed in elderly individuals especially after a hip fracture. Hip fractures are most commonly caused by a fall. Whilst the research provides some promising hope on the horizon, it is of course best to try and prevent falls in the first place. There are a number of simple ways in which this can be done. Fall prevention tips Before we dive into some important fall prevention tips, it is worth noting that there are a number of different reasons why falls are more likely in elderly individuals. Stiffness and mobility issues are perhaps the most obvious. However, problems such as eyesight difficulties, medication side effects, certain diseases (such as Parkinson’s) and reduced confidence all play a part. Therefore, it can be worth checking out if there is a particular medical reason behind the falls if they have increased in frequency, or recently started. These following tips are designed to be used in addition to medical support. 1. Keep a diary If falls seem to happen often or regularly, try to keep a […]

Care Home Connections is a new initiative to connect care home residents with their loved ones, whenever they want. We want to enable as many residents and relatives as possible to have treasured moments together at a time when physical visits have been stopped or significantly reduced. “Care Home Friends  have spoken to relatives of care home residents about the distress and huge impact on well-being of not being able to have meaningful contact with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic. Care home staff have tried their best in extremely challenging circumstances to help residents stay connected through video calls etc., but we know that video calls can bring various challenges for residents, relatives and care home staff. There is an alternative option that, once set up, requires minimal help from staff and enables residents and their loved ones to connect whenever they want, using voice enabled assistive technology. Perhaps the best known of these is “Alexa”. Using this technology, relatives and friends  can “drop in” on residents virtually and create treasured moments. Voice calls can be less intrusive than video, and less confusing for residents who may find video technology too much, but understand the concept of a phone call. Plus it uses […]

Eastleigh Care Homes are very happy to let you all know that we will be one of the first Care Homes in Devon & Somerset to be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to all our Residents & staff .  Residents and staff who have consented  will receive the first dose of the vaccine this week.  Due to this, the staff in the home will be very busy on these days to ensure everything runs smoothly. We will be closed to visitors and would appreciate if phone calls could be kept to a minimum. Please see the following link for the NHS guidance regarding vaccinations in Care Homes. Care Home vaccination guidance

Christmas has come and gone, but the team at Eastleigh Care Homes have been working hard during these difficult times to ensure our residents have enjoyed the festive period and have memories to last a life time.  From individual Christmas parties, festive treats, socially distanced visits from the Mayor of South Molton and even Santa and his helpers delivering presents and festive cheer. https://eastleighcarehomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0057.mov 700 400 https://eastleighcarehomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0097.mov 700 400 23296,23297,23299,23300,23301,23224,23225,23223,23222,23254,23255,23257 3 thumbnail fancy

Our Raleigh Mead site is going into the new year with a complete remodel. Ware Construction have been busy completing the  renovations to give our residents a lovely new environment for the new year.   The home has been given a complete revamp and modern makeover, The communal areas have been made spacious and inviting as well as still feeling cosy.  We may not be able to go out and see our loved ones but now we have a lovely space to spend the Christmas Holidays in. We also cant wait for the weather to improve so that we can make use of our new secure garden area.  23267,23268,23269,23270,23271,23272,23273,23274 3 thumbnail fancy 23275,23276,23277,23278,23279,23280,23281,23282,23283 3 thumbnail fancy

2020 has been immensely challenging for the loved ones of our residents in our nursing and residential homes in Devon and Somerset. Although at times we have been able to organise socially distanced garden visits, this year has mostly seen residents and loved ones separated by coronavirus. We understand that you are probably feeling particularly concerned about the situation at Christmas, and how you can ensure your loved one in a residential or nursing home feels loved whilst having some fun.

At Eastleigh care homes in North Devon and Somerset, we have been thrilled to hear the positive news of the UK becoming the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccination. We know that it is has been an incredibly difficult year for our care home residents and their families as we have worked to keep people safe from COVID-19. Now, hope is on the horizon for us to be able to get back to normal and regular visits between residents and their loved ones. It’ll take some time, but this is fantastic news for the end of the year.

December Newsletter As Christmas approaches, Jacky and Rayne in our activities team have lots planned to keep our residents and staff entertained. Please see below newsletter with all our upcoming events/activities. Christmas newsletter 2020