Choices Housing Association

31/10/2025

👻Spooky scenes from our schemes and Telford office👻

Staff and residents have all pulled together to make this Halloween a memorable one.

Parties at Choices and ShireLiving schemes tonight will host competitions for best costume, a fangtastic menu, with Oakwood in Wellington being visited by a "haunted doll" contortionist!

Claire Skelton, Director of Care and Support said: "shoutout from me and Jacob for our catering teams, who's efforts provided a frightfully fun Friday!"

"Their spooky treats and tombola have raised £212.60 for Severn Hospice!"

30/10/2025

🌟 Congratulations Claire! 🌟

We’re thrilled to celebrate Claire, our Registered Manager, who has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Social Care Leadership Awards – recognising over 30 years of dedicated service and the incredible impact she’s had on both colleagues and residents.

Huge congratulations also to Andrea, our Regional Manager, who was highly commended in the same category – a reflection of her inspirational leadership and the respect she’s earned across the sector.

Claire and Andrea are part of our dedicated care teams supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs. We’re very proud of them, and of all our brilliant colleagues who were shortlisted at this year’s awards.

24/10/2025

🎃Halloween countdown starts at Holdcroft scheme!🎃

Joanne, Wendy, Corinne and Fern have been busy with their residents this week setting up spooky decorations and carving pumpkins!

17/10/2025

14/10/2025

Sundays aren’t just for roast dinners… they’re for adventures too!

Last weekend, our residents from Tunstall enjoyed a brilliant day out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Llangollen Railway 🚂🚂. Cream tea, scenic walks, and a bit of trainspotting made for a perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh air

Thank you to everyone who helped make it special.

29/09/2025

💚 A Piece of Cake for a Great Cause 💚

A lovely morning at one of our Stanfield residential care homes, where staff and residents came together to support Macmillan Cancer Support.

The team treated everyone to a delicious spread of freshly made sandwiches and a beautifully baked lemon cake 🍋 - all prepared by our wonderful staff.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the morning so special!

16/09/2025

🎉 Cowley Way Celebrates 30 Years 🎉

Yesterday we marked 30 years since one of our residential care homes in Stoke first opened its doors. To celebrate, the team hosted a party and welcomed staff and residents from our other homes too.

We were pleased to welcome five individuals who’ve been part of Cowley Way since day one - still very much part of the community today!

A huge thank you to our dedicated team, who continue to make Cowley Way a place where people feel supported and valued.

Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make the day one to remember. Here's to the next chapter...

10/09/2025

☀️🏎️ Bank Holiday Fun! 🏎️☀️

Residents at one of our homes in Bucknall enjoyed a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday at Buxton Raceway! They had a brilliant time in the sunshine, cheering on the cars and soaking up the exciting atmosphere. 🏁✨

A big thank you to our amazing staff team for making the day so special. 💙

28/08/2025

🌼🌷A blooming good day out 🌷🌼

The residents at one of our residential homes in Tunstall thought the garden needed a splash of colour – so off they went to Bridgemere Garden Centre!

After a lovely wander (with a favourite animal spotted), a coffee stop, and plenty of beautiful plants to choose from, they came back with some blooming good finds. 🌿💐

07/08/2025

🌼🌷🪻 A Special Space for Liz 🪻🌷🌼

Liz moved into one of our residential homes at the beginning of the year. One of the things she missed most was having a space to reflect and remember her much-loved parents, who have sadly passed away.

With the support of Steve and other team members, Liz chose some of her favourite flowers and created a beautiful garden area just outside her bedroom window. Steve helped prepare the space, and staff have since supported Liz in looking after it.

Liz said: “I am really happy I now have a place where I can go and remember Mum and Dad and sit and have a chat or just sit in the peace and quiet. Thank you Steve and everyone for making this for me and supporting me to look after it." 💜

05/08/2025

🏡 Welcome to Hazelwood, Marie! 🏡

It’s been an exciting time in Whitchurch as new tenants begin moving into Hazelwood, our newest ShireLiving community.

Hazelwood offers 71 beautifully designed extra care apartments for over 55s, and it’s already becoming a vibrant hub - not just for tenants, but for the wider community too, thanks to the welcoming onsite café.

Meet Marie, one of the first to move in. She’s made the move to be closer to her daughter and grandson, and it’s already starting to feel like home 💜

🎥 Watch the video to hear Marie’s story.

Looking to join a friendly, independent living community with support when you need it? Learn more about Hazelwood and our other ShireLiving schemes at shireliving.co.uk. Link also in the comments.