We have a quarterly newsletter available. It gives snippets of news about what’s been happening at Court House, updates about our staff and events that are planned. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please let our Manager know by emailing your request to: manager@courthousecare.co.uk.
‘Care Home of the month’
We were so pleased to have been awarded the Care Home of the month by Musica Devon. The award was for 'creating a harmonious, person and relationship-centred environment for their residents, families, carers, and staff, and truly believing in the wellbeing benefits of music, for those living...
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Lorna Turner | June 20th, 2019
Our shy ‘Star employee’
Not all of us like having our photo taken but we still want to thank Kirsty C for doing such an amazing job, helping everyone out and being a fabulous carer. Congratulations on being our 'Star Employee'! We respect your right not to make a fuss and have a photo.
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | June 6th, 2019
New extension well underway
We have been planning to do an extension for quite a while and at last it's all happening. There will be four additional bedrooms, a small private garden behind the extension and large communal area which will have a coffee shop feel with some comfy seating and a dining area. As part of wanting...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | June 6th, 2019
Daily life
Being a home from home where residents can still be part of the daily activities, whether that's laying tables, creating table displays, helping with gardening It's really important that it feels like a home from home and for some of our residents being involved in everyday activities such as...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | May 17th, 2019
Star Employee Award
Our Star Employee Award has been given to Amy Watkinson. Amy has recently started her apprenticeship at Court House and has taken to care work incredibly well. She's shown real initiative, is a fantastic team player and is showing great promise for a career in care. She received lots of...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | April 1st, 2019
Creative flair
The rag rug weaving by the Art Club has been amazing. They are now on display in Court House for all to enjoy and admire. A big thank you for Jan, our visiting artist, and the Art Club....
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | March 19th, 2019
On trend
Staying up to date with what’s in fashion is nothing to do with age. Evelyn was admiring Robyn's dutch braids so Robyn offered to do Evelyn's hair. It’s such a lovely photo of Robyn and Evelyn. Don't they both look gorgeous! When Robyn isn’t doing this, she’s generally found singing and dancing...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | February 18th, 2019
New year staff training
Our training for 2019 was kicked off with a full staff training session all about understanding how our care home performs under the headings of 'caring', 'responsive', 'effective', 'safe' and 'well-led'. Everyone was encouraged to give their thoughts and ideas; what we do well, what could we...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | January 25th, 2019
Making it special
We like to make Christmas feel special for everyone. We rearrange the dining room, the table is dressed and everyone sits down together, staff and residents, to enjoy Christmas lunch; the turkey and all the trimmings, veggie options, and of course, the Christmas pud. It marks the occasion and...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | January 4th, 2019
Party-time 2018
Carol singing from everyone and the percussion band playing their hearts out. Many thank to Musica Devon for coming up with a really fun quiz to get the carols going, the cooks for an amazing buffet and the staff for being, well just wonderful as usual.
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | December 21st, 2018
