Strong Life Care

26/11/2025

Fantastic news from Tuxford Manor Care Home!
We’re proud to share that our team has been recognised by the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for Best Board for WSTPD – a brilliant achievement that highlights the importance of pressure ulcer awareness in care homes.

A huge well done to Julie Larder, our Tissue Viability Champion, and Keeley Ramsey, our Activities Co-ordinator, who created the award-winning awareness board. Julie also delivers our in-house React to Red training, supporting new staff to spot early signs of skin damage and understand how to prevent pressure sores.
This recognition matters.

Pressure sores – sometimes called pressure ulcers – remain a serious risk for residents who spend long periods in bed or seated. Prevention is everything: regular repositioning, good hydration and nutrition, skin checks, and pressure-relieving equipment all play a vital role.

At Tuxford Manor, we take tissue viability seriously because it protects comfort, dignity and quality of life.
A fantastic achievement — and a testament to the passion, skills and vigilance of our team.

25/11/2025

Everyone at Earls Lodge Care Home in Wakefield are proudly cheering on Christian from Thornhill House Care Home as he takes part in the Glitter Ball competition tonight! ✨🕺

Our residents and care team have been behind him every step of the way — his commitment, energy and positivity have brought real excitement into the home.

Wishing you the very best of luck tonight, Christian.
Keep dancing, keep shining… and enjoy every moment!

25/11/2025

✨💃 COUNTDOWN UPDATE FROM TUXFORD! 🕺✨

The wonderful residents and team at Tuxford Manor Care Home have sent Christian an amazing good-luck video — and they were dancing along to show their support! 🎉

This wave of encouragement across Strong Life Care has been incredible, and Christian will definitely feel that love tonight when he steps onto the Glitterball stage at Barnsley Civic Theatre, raising money for the Barnsley Hospital Charity Breast Unit.

Thank you, Tuxford Manor — your moves were brilliant and your support means the world!
Good luck Christian… you’ve got a whole family behind you! 🌟💛

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

✨ COUNTDOWN UPDATE! ✨

A huge good-luck message has arrived from Hesslewood House Care Home in Hessle, Hull – the residents and team have sent a lovely video wishing Christian all the very best for tonight’s Strictly Glitterball performance! 💃🕺

The support across Strong Life Care is incredible, and Christian will definitely feel the love when he steps onto that stage at Barnsley Civic Theatre, dancing to raise funds for the Barnsley Hospital Charity Breast Unit.

Thank you, Hesslewood House – what a brilliant boost!
Good luck, Christian – we’re ALL cheering you on! 🌟💛

25/11/2025

✨ COUNTDOWN TO THE GLITTERBALL! ✨

Tonight at 7.30pm, our very own Christian from Thornhill House Care Home takes to the stage at Barnsley Civic Theatre for the Strictly Glitterball, supporting the Barnsley Hospital Charity Breast Unit.

He’s been tapping his feet, practising nonstop, and we know he’s ready to shine under those lights! 💃🕺

Tickets sold out weeks ago – no surprise! – but that won’t stop us cheering him on.
Good luck Christian… bring home that sparkle! 🌟

You can still donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/thornhill-house-4

24/11/2025

It’s been a very busy week at Hesslewood House Care Home! 🎄✨
Our residents and staff have truly gone overboard with creativity — the home is bursting with colour, sparkle and festive magic.

And just in time… because next week we’re welcoming a BBC film crew into the home! 🎥
It’s going to look absolutely incredible.

A huge well done to everyone at Hesslewood House Care Home for bringing the season to life with so much joy, teamwork and imagination. 💛
Stay tuned — exciting things ahead!

24/11/2025

💃✨ Strictly for a Cause – It’s Showtime Tomorrow! ✨🕺

After weeks of training, dedication, and plenty of laughter, our very own Christian, Home Manager at Thornhill House Care Home in Darfield, will tomorrow be tripping the light fantastic for the Barnsley Hospital Breast Care Unit — a much-loved and much-needed cause close to so many hearts. 💗

Christian has already smashed his fundraising target, but he’s not stopping there! He’s dancing for gold and hoping to raise as much as possible — from £1 to a tenner, every donation makes a difference. 🙌

Today, he’s busy practising those steps — hoping for a perfect 10… or at least a tenner! 💃💰

Please join all the residents and staff at Thornhill House Care Home in wishing him the very best of luck for tomorrow night’s Strictly for a Cause performance! 🌟

If you’d like to support Christian’s fundraising, please visit his JustGiving page below 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/thornhill-house-4

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24/11/2025

Spreading Festive Joy at Cooper House 🎁✨

We’re so excited to share that Cooper House Care Home in Bradford is part of this year’s Delivering Joy campaign from Dunelm — a beautiful community initiative making sure no one goes without a gift this Christmas.

Our residents have written their festive wish-tags, and thanks to the kindness of local shoppers, they’ll be receiving thoughtful presents chosen just for them. 💛

From cosy comforts to little treats, every gift means the world — and they’ll be delivered by Father Christmas in time for the big day.

A huge thank you to everyone involved. Your kindness truly makes Christmas brighter. ✨

24/11/2025

Christmas has officially begun across our Strong Life Care homes… and the smiles say it all. 🎄✨

Festive decorations, shared memories, stories of Christmases past — these moments boost connection, comfort and wellbeing for our residents.

And our teams love the build-up too! ❤️
The creativity, the laughter, the shared excitement… it brings everyone together.

The magic starts here. ✨

21/11/2025

✨ A Beautiful Moment at Tenlands ✨

This week, we witnessed something truly special at Tenlands Care Home in Ferryhill during a dementia doll therapy session.

One of our residents immediately connected with the doll placed gently in her arms — rocking, humming and holding it with such tenderness that the whole room fell quiet. Her face softened, her breathing calmed, and she shared a warm smile we hadn’t seen in days.

Doll therapy offers comfort, connection and reassurance for people living with dementia, much like pet therapy does. Moments like this remind us how powerful simple, nurturing interactions can be. 💛

🌼 A small moment with a big impact.