Phoebe Booth

Polly and Sue’s Story – Our mum’s health had been declining, and for the last five years she lived at home before moving into Codnor Park, she received assistance from caregivers. With time she began experiencing distressing hallucinations that became overwhelming, as these worsened, she became frightened and very unwell. Despite receiving care at the […]

Colin, a cherished resident at Smalley Hall Care Home had his dream come true as he had the opportunity to see the legendary ‘Elvis Presley’ perform live. The activities team at Smalley Hall successfully secured tickets to the event, and to make the night even better they added the hospitality package on that included a

Heanor Park Care Home, located in Derbyshire, has been honoured with the prestigious Dementia Premium Award by Derbyshire County Council. This recognition is in appreciation of their exceptional performance and delivery of Dementia Care, adhering to the 15 Dementia Care Standards. Keeley Morris, Registered Home Manager, expressed her gratitude for the award by stating, “Providing

Local Hero, Jessie Clarke Awarded British Empire Medal for Cancer Research UK Contributions Heanor born, Jessie Clarke, 99 years old, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal for her remarkable contributions to the important work of Cancer Research UK. In a heart-warming display of unwavering dedication to the cause of cancer research, Jessie Clarke

The Firs Care Home with Nursing in Derbyshire has once again been recognised for its exceptional end-of-life care practices, having been awarded the prestigious ‘Derbyshire End Of Life Quality Award’ for the sixth consecutive time. This recognition highlights the facility’s unwavering dedication to providing compassionate support to residents and their loved ones during their final

Sheila, a beloved resident at West Hallam Care Home, had her dream come true with a surprise trip to Blackpool Ballroom, where she had met her late husband many years ago. Sheila’s love story began when she decided to learn to dance, and her late husband happened to be a dance teacher. They shared a

24/01/24 Investors in People is delighted to award Ashmere Derbyshire, an excellent Derbyshire-based care home group, We invest in people, silver accreditation. It means that the right principles are in place but more than that, it means people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the

Yesterday, residents and staff at King William Care Home came together to celebrate the momentous occasion of Joyce’s 90th birthday and had the privilege of The Salvation Army coming to play at the event. Joyce’s connection to the Salvation Army runs deep. Her parents were dedicated officers in the organisation, and as a young girl, she

Jill, a resident of King William Care Home, recently shared her excitement about wanting to go on a trip to the cinema. She had a McDonald’s meal on the way, making the experience even more special. The Odeon staff went above and beyond, providing Jill with an unforgettable experience. The ODEON  team were extremely generous giving

Mary Victoria Hollingsworth, a cherished resident of Valley Lodge Care Home celebrated the remarkable milestone of turning 100 years old with a royal tea party organised by the Valley Lodge team and Mary’s family. Mary received 162 cards from family, friends, children & the general public. This definitely helped to make the celebration extra special!

In February 2023, at the age of 94 my mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Before my mum went into care, we were struggling. Mum was very brave, and she did try to manage living at home, and as a family, we had put everything in place to try and keep her at home for

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, at our spectacular Ashmere Christmas multi-home event took place yesterday, leaving both residents and staff filled with joy and holiday cheer. The Christmas event had performances from live acts, a visit from a mini zoo, and the much-anticipated arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The event, which took place

David Poxton, the Managing Director of Ashmere, has won the East Midlands Care Employer Award.  This award means so much to us as it celebrates our commitment to care and our ability to deliver an excellent service. The award is given to employers that are able to demonstrate considerable acumen and entrepreneurial flair whilst at the

At Ashmere Derbyshire, we understand the significance of community and the adverse effects of loneliness on an individual’s well-being. That’s why we frequently organize community events to foster connection among local residents. This Christmas, we extend a heartfelt invitation to those spending the day alone to join us for a joyous Christmas Day lunch at

What an enchanting evening it was! We were delighted to have our residents and staff from Valley Lodge take part in the Matlock Christmas Parade! It brought us great joy to be able to sponsor such a festive and heartwarming event! By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always