Red Oaks Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

26/11/2025

If you know an older person make sure they are winter ready.

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Sussex Resilience Campaign - Are you Winter Ready.
Three simple steps to be ready for whatever winter brings

Storms and cold snaps can disrupt power, water and other services.

While these situations are rare, taking three simple steps now will help you - and those you care for - be confident that you’re ready for whatever winter brings.

1. Join the Priority Services Register (PSR)
If you’re over 60 – or have health or care needs, young children, or rely on medical equipment - you should be eligible for free extra support during a power or water outage. The PSR lets utility companies know you may need extra help, such as priority updates, doorstep checks and bottled water supplies.

2. Pack a “just in case” bag
Having a few essentials to hand makes all the difference if services are disrupted. You could include a torch and batteries, warm layers (blanket, jumper, socks), bottled water, long-life food that doesn’t need cooking, medicines, important phone numbers and a mobile phone power bank.

3. Know who you can call
Write down key numbers - such for your utility companies, council, GP, and neighbours - and keep them with your bag of essentials.

To find out more, get started on joining the PSR, or to or request a free booklet on staying safe in emergencies, call 0800 998 7103 for free or visit www.sussex.police.uk/be-ready.

This information is provided by the Sussex Resilience Forum - the partnership of agencies, including the NHS, councils, police and emergency services - that keep Sussex safe.

24/11/2025

Due to circumstances, we have to cancel our community choir this week. We're sorry it's late notice, but we look forward to seeing you all next week."

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

22/11/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Billy Fox! 🌟

We were delighted to have the incredibly talented Billy Fox this week, His music, energy, and kindness filled the room and truly lifted the spirits of our residents. 🎶💛

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

19/11/2025

Our residents enjoyed a lovely trip to the local garden centre today!
They had a wonderful time relaxing with a warm cup of hot chocolate, a slice of cake, and a stroll around the beautiful Christmas decorations on display.

Trips like these are so important for our residents — they bring joy, stimulation, and a chance to connect with the community. We’re already looking forward to the next outing!

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

18/11/2025

Cookery Club 🍳✨

Cookery Club is incredibly important to our residents. It gives them the chance to take part in an activity they truly enjoy — something they may have loved doing in the past — and it helps them feel involved, confident, and engaged.

Taking part in familiar, enjoyable activities brings a sense of purpose and independence, and we love seeing the smiles, conversations, and memories that Cookery Club creates each week.

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

15/11/2025

🎉 A Massive Congratulations! 🎉

We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the staff who were nominated in the Barchester Care Awards.
We had the honour of celebrating with you yesterday, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you.

Well done go to Sue , Sharon , Jackie , Jennie , lesley , Donna , Eliza , Mark , Natalie , Madalina , susana , Virginia , Julie , Stanley & julie and Zoe.

Being nominated is a fantastic achievement in itself — well done to you all! 🌟💙

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

12/11/2025

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming our sister home, Kingsland, for a friendly Scrabble challenge! 🧩✨

The battle of words was fierce, with everyone bringing their best game and plenty of laughter along the way. In the end, Kingsland took the win — congratulations to them on a well-deserved victory! 👏

11/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Hayley, one of our wonderful carers!
Hayley has successfully passed her Level 2 in Adult Care. We’re so proud of your achievement and all the hard work you’ve put in. Congratulations, Hayley! 🌟👏

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

10/11/2025

Thank you everyone! 🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the shoebox appeal this year! Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we managed to put together 14 shoeboxes — our best year yet! 🙌

Each box is filled with love and care, and will be going to a wonderful cause. ❤️

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this possible!

09/11/2025

It was an honour to take our residents to the Henfield Remembrance Parade today.
A special honour went to Dudley, one of our residents, who had the privilege of laying the wreath in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🌹
We will always remember them.

To find out more about life at Red Oaks care home, please visit our website https//www.barchester.com/home/red-oaks-care-Home

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! ⭐