North Park Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare

18/11/2025

Book a respite stay at North Park to take advantage of our Christmas festivities.

A festive break in a place where your loved one matters

Our home isn’t just a place to feel at home, our home is renowned for its warm, approachable and welcoming team. We have lots to offer, including a vibrant activity programme that reflects people’s individual capabilities and interests.

For more information on life at North Park, please visit our website: www.Barchester.com/home/north-park-care-home

15/11/2025

🎂 90th Birthday Celebration 🎂

Today at North Park we were delighted to help Raymond to celebrated his 90th birthday!!!!

This morning staff and residents wished Ray a very happy birthday, presented him with cards and gifts and sang happy birthday to him. Ray shed a few tears over the kindness shown to him.

Ray and his wife Pat were then joined by their family this afternoon for a very special Birthday celebration, and you can see from the smile on his face that he has had a wonderful day.

From everyone at North Park, we all wish you the very best on your 90th birthday and hope that you had a lovely day celebrating.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

15/11/2025

We are happy to announce that dining areas at our home have been refurbished to a high standard, designed with residents’ comfort, well-being and happiness in mind.

Our dining rooms provide a space where our residents can relax and socialise, and enjoy a choice of freshly cooked seasonal meals. Our in-house chefs prepare delicious and nutritious meals, based on residents’ tastes and preferences.

It is always a social occasion in our dining rooms, with soft music playing in the background. Residents can choose where they would like to sit, and whether to dine with friends, or alternatively, meals can be served in their bedroom if they would prefer to dine alone.

Families are always welcome to join loved ones for a meal.

For more information on life at North Park, please visit our website www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-home

14/11/2025

🐻 Children in need 🐻

Thank you to each and every one of you that attended our Children in need fundraiser and cake sale.

Throughout the day staff, residents and families enjoyed a coffee morning, as well as various Pudsey themed activities.

Laughter was heard throughout the home as staff took part in the “Challenge yourself to 25”.

Together we raised £40 for children in need!!!!

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

14/11/2025

🧸Children in Need🧸

Don’t forget to pop along to North Park today to help us make a difference as we join the nation in raising funds and awareness for Children in Need.

Please join us for our bake sale in the main reception area from 10am.

Staff will be dressed for the occasion, and there will be quizzes and craft activities throughout the day.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

13/11/2025

🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! 🎄

This week at Northpark Residents and staff have been busy decorating our reception area, ready for our Christmas Fayre next weekend.

Everyone was so excited to get the decorations out, and to see the Reception area looking all festive.

Resident Margaret said she loves Christmas and the joy it brings to everyone, it’s her favourite time of the year.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

12/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺

In the lead up to Armistice, Longfield Academy visited local care homes where pupils spent time with residents and presented poppy gifts. It was heartwarming to see the enjoyment this gave to all involved. 🥰🌺

On behalf of Northpark we would like to thank all of the pupils that visited and for the beautiful poppy gifts.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

12/11/2025

Calling all Bingo enthusiasts!

Join us on Wednesday, 26th November, at 2.30pm for some interactive virtual Bingo fun as part of ‘Barchester Goes Gaming’ – Barchester’s very own game show series.

We will take on our sister homes to find out which care home or hospital has the best Bingo players.

The event will be available to watch via YouTube live, please contact the home for more information.

To find out more about life in our homes, please visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21wXpMp

11/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Fayre 🎄

With Christmas fast approaching we are getting ready for our Christmas Fayre.

Please join us on the 22nd November, where there will be something for everyone.

Any donations for our tombola, bottle tombola or raffle will be gratefully received.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

11/11/2025

🧸Children in Need🧸

This coming Friday help us make a difference as we join the nation in raising funds and awareness for Children in Need.

Please join us for our bake sale in the main reception area.

Staff will be dressed for the occasion, and there will be quizzes and craft activities throughout the day.

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

🧶 Knit and Natter Monday 🧶

What a busy afternoon everyone has had today at our weekly knit and natter group.

Residents have been busy knitting away again today as part of our Dementia knit for November fundraiser. Throughout the afternoon there was plenty of hot drinks and cakes for residents to enjoy, to keep them going.

Some of our residents beautiful items are now on sale in our reception area.
Please take a look when you’re in the home. These will also be on sale at our Christmas Fair on the 22nd November.

🧵 Every donation helps support families facing dementia — please give if you can:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/northparkcarecentre?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Together, we’re knitting for a cause close to so many of our hearts 💕

To see more about life at North Park visit the website.
Https://www.barchester.com/home/north-park-care-centre

04/11/2025

🎃 Halloween Celebrations 🎃

Residents, patients and colleagues got into the Halloween spirit of things by creating beautiful autumnal displays with painted and carved pumpkins, flowers and wreaths.

Many of our care homes and hospitals hosted fun-filled Halloween events with delicious treats, mocktails, live music entertainment, costume competitions and community celebrations.

It's safe to say that everyone had a spooktacular time. 👻

Here are some of our favourite moments.

31/10/2025

👻🎃 Bewitching Tricks and Spooky Treats 👻🎃

Springvale Court Care Home, in Wrekenton, , was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Halloween Adams Family got into full swing.

Colleagues embraced the spirit of Halloween by dressing up as The Addams Family. Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Cousin Itt and Lurch all visited Trinity Square in Gateshead town centre to hand out goodie bags for children and adults, and everyone had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Addams Family.

General Manager, Gemma Rooney, shared: “Our staff love any excuse for fancy dress day! – we’ve all had a brilliant time.”

The team at Springvale Court commented: “It has been such a fun day. It was wonderful to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Halloween spirit. And seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces’’.

30/10/2025

🔍 Thursday Night Murder Club at Caldy Manor 🕵️‍♀️

It was an evening to remember at Caldy Manor Care Home on the as residents, colleagues and friends from Heswall & District Ladies Circle turned detectives, suspects and stars in the home’s very own Thursday Murder Club-themed evening.

Inspired by Richard Osman’s much-loved mystery novels, there were hilarious plot twists and some truly Oscar-worthy performances, the night was packed with laughs and fantastic acting from everyone involved.

A huge thank you to all, the experience was a roaring success.

Safe to say… no one saw the ending coming! 😉

29/10/2025

🏅 Silver Success for Hugh Myddelton at Enfield in Bloom 2025 🌸

We’re happy to share that Hugh Myddelton House Care Home in won Silver in the Best Communal Gardens category at the Enfield in Bloom 2025.

The team proudly received their certificate from the Mayor of Enfield, Margaret Greer, at the Chickenshed Theatre – a joyful moment for everyone involved.

A big thank you to all who helped make the gardens so beautiful this year, especially volunteer Pat and Resident Ambassador Rosa.

Jade Shea, General Manager at the home, said: “Our garden is not just a beautiful space it’s a source of comfort, activity and pride for everyone here. This award belongs to our entire community who have worked so hard to make it flourish.”

The Enfield in Bloom competition, held annually, honours the best in gardening and environmental efforts across the borough.

Congratulations! 👏

28/10/2025

🎉 Rose Water Place Supports Local Fishing Charity 🎉

Rose Water Place Care Home in recently presented Cast A Thought charity with a cheque for £1,260 in support of their Fish and Chat project, which promotes mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic benefits of angling.

Cast A Thought CIC empowers children, young people and adults through accessible and inclusive fishing activities that encourage mental wellness and connection with nature.

Colleagues and residents welcomed Dave and Helen from Cast A Thought to a small gathering at the home to celebrate and hand over the cheque, awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Hadrian Rodriguez, General Manager at Rose Water Place, shared: “We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities and Cast A Thought ensures that every cast of the line brings hope, healing and togetherness in the community.”

23/10/2025

Huge congratulations to all the National Winners! 👏

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s the last award of the day, the Carer of the Year award, presented by Sue Sheath, Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, and Ross Joannides, Deputy Director of Nursing.

And we’re thrilled to share that the award goes to… Yvonne Smith from Falmouth Court. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Julia Atherton, Director of Nursing and Dementia, now presents the Registered Nurse of the Year award for 2025. And the winner is… Michaela Hallett from Castle Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ The Team of the Year award is presented by Genevieve Glover, Chief People Officer. And the winning Team of the Year is… Hall Park. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ It’s now time for the General Manager or Hospital Director of the Year award, presented by Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester. This year’s deserving winner is Subin Sebastian from Atfield House. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ After a short break, Anna Shirley, Chief Customer Officer, is back on stage to present the Lifetime Achievement award. And the winner in this category is… Ahmet Akkur from Archview Lodge. Congratulations! ⭐

23/10/2025

⭐ Sally Turton, Head of Life Enrichment, presents the award for Activities Coordinator of the Year 2025. And the winner is… Agata Prendota from Glenroyd. Congratulations! ⭐