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adeptnews
August 2nd 2021
Edition 15 - Summer 2021
adeptcarehomes.co.uk
Purpose-built luxury care home, Harrier House, opens in Hucknall
Our green fingered residents
The Adept Poetry Club Resident’s taste test their new
have been keeping busy in
launches menus
gardening club
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Page 12 & 13
Welcome to our Summer newsletter!
and stable situation after every this and more, and as always,
home received their ‘eagerly- I am always keen to hear your
By Dave Lock awaited’ second vaccines and thoughts.
we are all looking forward to Our new luxury care home,
Managing Director
the summer months ahead to Harrier House in Hucknall is
be reunited with our family due to be officially opened
and friends. later this year. We want to take
The warmer months are
always welcome by us at We have seen some exciting this opportunity to welcome
Adept Care Homes. Usually it times in our homes over the the newest residents and team
means getting out and about past few months. We have to the Adept family.
a lot more but this year has all been busy preparing to Finally, from the bottom of my
been a little different but as welcome our families back and heart, I thank you all for your
always, we’ve had lots going readying our gardens for the support and understanding
on across all our homes and launch of this year’s gardening over the past year.
its gives us more chance to clubs.
enjoy our beautiful gardens At the start of 2021 we
with the warm sun on our launched our Pen Pal club
faces. which saw residents writing to
Community is a very important other residents in their sister
part of who we are and I am homes, talking about all the
very proud in how everyone things we have to look forward
has rallied together over the to, such as the Care Home
past year. I am very pleased to Awards and summer garden
tell you that our homes have parties and BBQ’s. So I hope
moved towards a more positive you enjoy reading about all of
CHARITY GIVING
We have a large annual charity our residents and their families from a private investment
budget that we donate mainly that our charity giving has income and has for many years
to local charities with no, or no adverse effect whatsoever elected to donate his salary
low, administration costs. on the fees that you pay us. to charities via Adept Care
This amount is supplemented Adept’s owner and Managing Homes.
via joint charity fundraising Director, Dave Lock, benefits
at our care homes by
our amazing teams.
The homes resident
committees have an
active role in deciding
the charities and often
these charities build up
relations with homes and
become involved in their
social life. A big thank
you to all: team, visitors,
residents and their
families for your support.
We would like to assure
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KEYS TO LUXURY - PURPOSE-BUILT
CARE HOME HAND OVER
Adept Care Homes have to live life as they have new residents will be moving
received the keys to Harrier previously. There’s live in on a gradual basis to ensure
House, a new multi-million- entertainment, hobby clubs, everyone is given plenty of
pound luxury care facility in as well as minibus outings. support and time to settle into
Hucknall. Interest in the luxury care their new home.
home has been strong and
A sneak preview of life at
Harrier House
Very spacious resident rooms
are finished to an exceptional
standard, each with large
“The handing over of the keys
luxury en-suites, elegant décor
from the builder is significant
and furniture, benefiting from
Harrier House is a purpose and exciting for us, as it means
Wi-Fi and connections for Sky
built, modern, luxury care that Harrier House, which offers
TV. Our superior rooms have
home which truly embodies luxury living, was now ready
additional space, and many
the groups vision of offering to welcome its first residents.
have a personal garden too.
both the residents and team We are delighted with the
a truly superb place to live quality of the home which has Six separate suites, each with
and work. Offering a range of been designed to an incredibly up to 15 resident rooms include
wonderful facilities including high specification, to allow our a lounge and dining room,
a roof top café, a pub dedicated care team to deliver complete with its very own
complete with beer garden, the highest quality of care.” said ‘lifestyle kitchen’, promoting
cinema, private dining Dave Lock, Adept Care Homes, independence and creating
room, library, hair salon and Managing Director. the chance to make some new
a spa. The interior design friends within a small social
spans the tastes of many community.
generations within a luxury
living environment, whilst
high tech specifications enable
the residents’ safety and close
contact with loved ones.
Adept Care is renowned for
providing residents with a
stimulating social life with
multiple activities to improve
well-being and enjoyment.
Engaging and individually
tailored activity programmes
mean residents can continue
3
Around our Homes
BARRY SAYS, ‘BON VOYAGE’ TO HRH PRINCE PHILIP
Barry Freestone (90) a resident his new wife around HMS part in Maritime fancy dress
at Kiwi House Care Home in Chequers. themed days.
Alvaston, Derby looks back at “He was an inspiration to us all, “Barry loved life in the Navy, he
fond memories of his time in a pleasure to meet, they both still does his morning exercise
the Navy, serving with HRH were. I remember him as an routine, I spot him on his sit-
Prince Philip, The Duke of immensely capable officer who ups” said Sophie, the activities
Edinburgh on the eve of his drove himself as hard as his men. lead.
funeral. He could also be a bit cheeky as Barry takes part in Naval
Barry served on HMS Chequers, he rushed queen up the ladder themed days and his morning
a destroyer based in Malta saying, come on then, giving exercise routine.
which Prince Philip served her a cheeky push up. He will be
on for a time before he was missed.”
promoted to Lieutenant Barry spent many years in the
Commander, when the Duke Navy and still enjoys a varied
finally took command of his and active lifestyle through
own ship, the frigate HMS many of the social clubs at
Magpie. Kiwi House including the
Barry recalls being introduced gardening club and enjoys
to the Duke and HRH Princess spending time watching Naval
Elizabeth as the Duke showed films in the cinema or taking
RESIDENTS ‘SPRING’ INTO ACTION TO MARK
FRUITFUL NEW BEGINNINGS
The Knowles held a tree Home Manager at The Knowles,
planting ceremony to mark Hayley Langley said: “The event
this poignant moment was very moving for all. We feel
in history and symbolise touched to be part of something
unity amongst the care so meaningful and to recognise
home residents, their local this incredible moment in
community, and the care history alongside the residents,
team. their relatives, friends and our
The ornamental plum tree, colleagues, as we start to see
chosen because it signifies visitors return to or home. We
hope and perseverance as recognised the hard work that
well as beauty thriving in our team has put in to keep
adverse circumstances - is us infection free and how this
the first to come into leaf in experience has bonded us all as a
spring and the last to lose community.”
its leaves in winter - was Residents from the homes
planted at The Knowles Care Gardening Club socially
Home by the residents with distanced in the garden to
the help of Grounds Keeper witness the planting of the
Richard, as part of the home’s tree.
celebrations.
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DOUGLAS COURT RESIDENTS ARE GETTING A
TASTE FOR THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE
evening which you which reinforces that ‘we are
will never get at serving up’ a positive, resident
home on your own” focused and enjoyable meal-time
said Harriet, a experience” said Hospitality
resident at Douglas Manager, Rebecca Lambert.
Court who enjoys Other themed events at
gardening, growing the home include Mocktail
her own vegetables Mondays, coffee mornings
and the weekly and Fish Fridays but despite
baking club. the wide range of dishes and
“Both front and events on offer at the home,
Douglas Court upskill their back of house, one dish remains a diners’
hospitality team with industry work collaboratively to create a favourite – Sunday best, roast
leading training to ensure harmonious process of preparing chicken dinner.
residents are ‘served up’ a fine and serving food.
dining experience. The menus have
been extremely
“The food here is heavenly, we
well received, with
are served at our table, just like
exceptional feedback
a restaurant and there is always
from residents
a good choice on the menu. The
and their families.
best thing is sitting with the
It’s the feedback
other residents and enjoying the
that we receive
BOWOOD COURT & MEWS IS ‘BEST OF THE
BUNCH’ SAYS EX-CARE MANAGER
Sarah Baker (88), a former Sarah started as a Welfare “Since moving in, Sarah has
Care Manager at the Hanover Case worker in the Royal Navy become a much-loved and
Housing Association, recently before joining the Hanover valued member of the home
singled out Bowood Court and Housing Association as a to both the residents and the
Mews as her care home of Care Manager, living in both team. We love to sit and talk
choice. England, Wales and Singapore about her past life, sometimes
Bowood Court and Mews with her husband, Gerald. we ask her for her opinion
welcomed Sarah in March They lived in Yorkshire and about decisions in managing
2021. then Cheltenham for a time, the home because of her lifelong
where they experience and residents always
“We have such a laugh here and raised their have a say in how their home
I love the company. It’s been children, is run. We are committed to
wonderful and I have met so and she ensuring our residents still feel
many lovely people. Being a Care also spent they are valued members of
Manager for over 40 years, you many years their local community and have
get to know what to look for in as part of forged many local links and
a care home. I have been here the Parent partnerships over the past years
for nearly 2 months now and I Teacher to help achieve this” said Kelly
cannot complain, it’s the best of association Bates, Home Manager.
the bunch.” (PTA).
5
MOAT HOUSE SALUTES FORMER RESIDENT WITH
DONATION TO THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Residents at Moat House Care “We would like to thank the Moat House Choir Club, or
Home proudly presented a residents for this donation to even just to sing happy birthday
cheque on behalf of the home help honour and thank Ron for to one of his fellow residents.
to remember former Moat his service, both to the branch Music was a big part of his life
House resident and former and for his commitment and and he was a big part of life
President of The Royal British sacrifices during the war” at Moat House” – said Care
Legion’s Hinckley Branch, said Lloyd, Chairman at RBL Manager Collee McKay.
Ronald (Ron) Collyer. Hinckley Branch. “Dad would have loved today,
The cheque was presented “Ron was a well-loved and The Royal British Legion
to Branch Chairman, Lloyd esteemed resident at Moat and Moat House were very
Bagshaw who was joined by House which he called home important to him, I am sure he
other members of the RBL for nearly 5 years. He was well would have been proud” said
and Ron’s children, Ian and known local newsagent, as well Barbara, Ron’s daughter.
Barbara, as part of the VE as a very talented
Day celebrations held in the musician, performing
gardens at Moat House Care alongside big names
Home. The donation from the such as Larry
residents who’s fundraising Grayson. He would
efforts will help place a play the piano for
commemorative bench, ‘pride our special events,
of place’ in front of the war resident sing-alongs
memorial in Argents Mead to and as a long-
honour of Ron. standing member of
CLAY CROSS COUPLE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF
MARRIAGE AT THE OLD VICARAGE
Geoff Heynes (75) and you see, Geoff did my hair for Elizabeth’s lady in waiting.
Julia Heynes (77) recently the wedding but didn’t leave Julia worked as a teacher at
celebrated their golden any time to do his own” Julia Leabrook’s School and Geoff
wedding anniversary, 50 years remembered. Julia even owned the famous ‘Geoff’s
together after their marriage made her own wedding dress Hair’ in Alfreton for the next 25
on the 5th April 1971. with the help of her mother years.
The pair, now who was a tailor to Queen
“50 years is a long
residents of the Old time and we just had
Vicarage care home to make it special for
in Clay Cross, met them. Their fellow
through Geoff’s sister residents and the
and fell in love almost team joined in their
instantly. As Geoff celebration with
says “she just couldn’t a party, and Geoff
resist me” with a and Julia opened all
little chuckle. “We got their cards and gifts
married on a Monday together. They had
as hairdressers didn’t Geoff and Julia on their a wonderful day” –
open on Mondays wedding day, April 5th 1971. Maria, Home Manager.
6
CHETWYND HOUSE RAISES THE ROOF TO SAY THANK YOU!
Residents of Chetwynd House Care Home in
Chilwell and their families threw a party to
thank the care team who they said, “have
done an exceptional job looking after the
homes’ residents during the pandemic.”
Dave Godrich, Home Manager, commented:
“I’m delighted with my team’s response to
Covid-19. Everyone has gone above and beyond
to ensure our residents are safe, happy, and
secure, and they continue to do so every day. “On behalf of the
The only reward we need is their smiling faces residents of Chetwynd
at the end of every day, we would never expect House, we would like to
anything like this. We are just doing our job, but thank the staff for their
they are determined. They truly are the care & cheerfulness over
best residents I have ever had the the past, difficult year, I
pleasure of caring for.” speak for everyone when I
say we are truly grateful”
said John Jones, resident
at Chetwynd House.
The dedication of all the team during such a challenging time has been highlighted by residents
and families and is just one of the many reasons why they wanted to reward them for their
tremendous efforts. As a way of thanking the care teams and to show their appreciation, John
Jones (Head of the residents committee) and all the residents, organised a fun afternoon of thanks
with a ‘Hog Roast’ BBQ, live entertainment, games and treats for the team to enjoy, which was
socially distanced, in their beautiful garden.
CARE HOME AWARDS
The Care Home Awards are an annual benchmark of excellence and innovation
for care home management, operations and delivery, celebrating the business of owning and
running care homes in the UK
a
The commercial Care sector is growing fast in the UK as the population ages and other special
needs demands grow. These Awards tease out brilliant examples of care homes, giving them due
recognition and celebrating their success at a memorable Awards occasion.
Chetwynd House, Moat House Adept Care
Nottingham - Burbage Homes
Nominated For Nominated For Nominated As
‘Best for Activities, ‘Best Outdoor ‘Best Smaller
Leisure and Sports’ Space’ Care Group’
7
POETRY COMPETITION
Shall we compare thee to a
Summers Day?
Following the launch of our Poetry
Club, residents and team spent
time reflecting on the current
global situation, life in 2020 and
what is truly important to them.
hno J & zelaH At Chtwynde esHou
We encouraged our residents to
express their feelings through the
Friends At Moat House
art of poetry, which led to our staff here are full of
poetry competition Instead of being at affection.
home all alone, it was
Family atmosphere is
suggested that I might
what I’ve found here,
like to try Moat House
and it soon took away
care home.
all of my fears.
I was not enjoy just
Don’t be put off by what
ticking off the days, as
you might hear, live life
they all merged into one
in a care home and new
great haze.
friends will appear.
Now I have found a
By Arlene
new direction as all the
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8
A TASTE OF
Residents enjoy a taste of spring with a tasting experience.
Our homes change the menus to reflect the seasonal inspiration and allow
our homes to use the best ingredients. Residents enjoyed a food tasting
morning. A gastronomic journey through a host of dishes, giving that all-
important feedback and ideas of what they would like, and just as importantly, what they don’t.
For some, an activity that encourages sharing of memories related to food may be a powerful and
positive experience.
“Very tasty, I
“The chicken was
“It’s great would be happy
a little greasy for “I wasn’t keen
that we get with it all on the
my taste, the pasta on the Chicken,
to pick our own menu, the pudding
is ok for teatime, and but the fish was
menu based on would be a very nice
the pudding was very sublime” said
what we like” – end to a warm day “
nice!” MG said Harriett
John said Monica
BON APETITO!
Crass culinary skills and
poor plate presentation
are on the chopping
board for the kitchen
teams Douglas Court,
The Knowles and The
Old Vicarage. The
team are learning
new skills to
provide residents
with a delectable
mealtime
experience.
9
Jack Madge –
“It was so nice to have Johny ictoryV
back insde our home, we dance al
night long to some of our favourite war
time clasi. The team alwys make a
huge eort, we had land girls, soldier
and pilots, what a day!”
10Residents go vegan and that one day someone will do the
discover there is far more to same for me when I reach their
Veganuary than ‘meats’ the age” concluded Rebecca.
eye! Ann, a resident who is
With veganism becoming one passionate about exercise, a
of the UK’s fastest growing healthy lifestyle and good food
lifestyle movements and with said “I was completely surprised
an estimated 7,000 vegetarians that there are alternatives for
and vegans in residential and everything – We tried a plant-
nursing care homes, Adept based spaghetti and meatballs,
Care Homes’ Hospitality I couldn’t tell the difference, it
Manager- Rebecca Lambert, was delicious”
“I also wanted to show that
decided to introduce residents “Plant-based eating
there are care homes that
to a plant-based diet by is one positive step each of
do cater for alternative diets
holding a vegan festival during us can take to protect our
and take people’s beliefs into
the month of January, or better health and our planet, so it’s
consideration, as I was horrified
known as ‘Veganuary’. great to see Adept Care Homes
to hear recently about some care
homes not respecting people’s encouraging and supporting
vegan and vegetarian diets when its residents to explore vegan
they have dementia and feeding food during Veganuary. Last
them meat.” year more than 50% of our
participants reported noticeable
Advocates of vegan diets claim
health benefits after just 31 days
it boosts energy, prevents
of eating vegan, ranging from
digestive problems such as
more energy to better sleep as
constipation and helps with
well as improved mood and a
weight loss. Veganism also
desired weight loss. These are
means you get a good amount
perks we could all use right
of fibre and antioxidants in
now!” -Toni at Veganuary.
your body, reducing the
risk of heart disease, high
blood pressure and type
2 diabetes which can be
common factors in the
elderly.
“I am taking part in Veganuary
this year and when the residents “I think it is important
heard about it, they asked me: that we try new and
“What can you eat? Can you exciting things and change
still eat chocolates and sweets? people’s perceptions. I try
Don’t you miss meat?” I wanted to ensure the residents’
to show them how diverse and lives are exciting and
interesting vegan food can be.” adventurous and I hope
11READY, STEADY, GROW!
A good dose of vitamin d does us all the world of good and this spring has given us the
opportunity to make the most of our beautiful, landscaped gardens. With the official launch of
our gardening club, we look forward to garden games, BBQ’s and entertainers (social distanced
of course) all while savouring the warm summer sunshine on our faces.
“Mystery seed is my
favourite competition,
Its always a surprise and
usually something I have
never grown before.” -
Peter at Moat House
12“I love
to get out in
the garden”
– Hazel
Chetwynd “Another
House year, and two
fantastic growing
competitions” -
Renee, Bowood
Court & Mews
“Richard, our
grounds keeper is
always on hand to make
sure our garden
is looking lovely
and for advice on
growing our own
vegetables” -
Anne at Kiwi House
13Our Team
NEW FACES
Join us in giving the warmest welcome to our new managers.
Briony Doyle, Marketing Joe Lock, Head Of Marketing & Maria Hallam, The Old Vicarage Samantha Kavanagh, Harrier
Neil Blackwood, HR Manager
Manager Technology Manager House Manager
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME
Adept is proud to support the manager in confidence about
ADEPT PAY-
Care Workers Charity which
raises money for care workers,
accessing these financial
grants.
DAY LOAN
past and present in times of
financial difficulties. It’s great Don’t forget to apply for one
to see this resource being of our pay-day loans which
used as we have increased our are interest free.
contribution to the charity. Contact your Home Manager
We’d like to encourage Team for more details or to apply
Members to speak to their
OUR LIFESTYLE &
DEMENTIA MANAGER
KAREN MIDDLETON
Making everyday meaningful for residents
“I’m here to support residents and their families. Please
contact me if you have any questions about dementia”
Now providing one to one support via garden visits,
telephone, email or skype
lifestyle@adeptcarehomes.co.uk 07856 775572
14News in Brief
THERE IS ONLY ‘ONE STOP’ FOR THE KNOWLES
Residents say “Thank You” know, the local shop is always the residents at team from
to their local One Stop an integral part of any local The Knowles for years. Our
Shop in Tile Hill after the community? Everyone knows support can include anything
Shop Manager nominated everyone!” said Phyllis Williams from funding to fundraising,
them to receive a £500 (86) who enjoyed her work, volunteering and raising
grant and ongoing support selling confectionery and still awareness. Residents are always
as part of their work with enjoys a walk to the local shop welcome to visit the store for
the Alzheimer’s Society and for an ice cream or even a just a anything they need.” said a
Dementia Friends. browse. spokesperson for The One Stop.
Over the last few months, “One of the enchanting things
the retailer has asked its about life at the Knowles is
10,600 colleagues – the length the amazing well-being and
and breadth of the UK – to activities programme but with
nominate a group or charity the extra funding and help from
within their community who Tracey and the team we can
they felt deserved a donation really make wishes come true”
of Easter Eggs. Tracey donated concluded Hayley Langley,
an Easter Egg to each of the Home Manager at The Knowles.
residents at The Knowles
but has since agreed to
Residents from the Knowles provide ongoing support
Care Home in Coventry visited with events and parties.
the store on Station Avenue to “We are just so happy
present the store manager and we can help, our local
team with a bunch of flowers convenience stores connect
to say Thank you. with local community
“I can’t believe they chose us, its group, supporting the
so lovely to be included. Do you elderly and we have served
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JOAN
We celebrated Joan’s 100th birthday with a
special delivery from HM Queen Elizabeth II by
Alfie The Therapy Horse
“What a wonderful day, all these people, here for
me. I don’t feel a day over 21” said Joan.
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