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Painting Without Peeking: Gedling Residents Mark World Sight Day with a Colourful Challenge
Residents in the Orchid Suite at Gedling Care Home celebrated World Sight Day with a creative activity that was as educational as it was entertaining, proving that sometimes the best way to appreciate something is to imagine life without it.Armed with paintbrushes,...
Creativity Takes Flight at The Old Rectory
Residents at The Old Rectory Care Home recently enjoyed a relaxing and creative afternoon making beautiful butterfly artwork using sticks, leaves and other natural materials collected from the home's grounds. With cups of tea in hand, residents gathered together in...
Residents Celebrate Autumn with Handmade Wreaths at Wellfield
Residents at Wellfield Care Home spent a heartwarming afternoon crafting beautiful autumn wreaths alongside our wonderful volunteers from Hawarden High School, creating something that will continue to brighten their days long after the activity has ended. Using paper...
Knitting More Than Hats: Creating Purpose, Connection and Joy at Gedling Village
At Gedling Village Care Home, care will always begin with the essentials. Making sure residents are safe, comfortable, well-fed, supported and cared for is the foundation of everything we do. But truly exceptional care doesn't stop there. Once those needs are met, the...
Residents Get a Head Start on Halloween at Sandford
There may still be a few weeks to go until Halloween, but the excitement is already building at Sandford Care Home as residents have started creating decorations for this year's spooky display. From pumpkins and ghosts to autumn-inspired artwork, residents have been...
Lynnette Lea Named Great British Care Awards Finalist
Everyone at The Clough and across the Pearlcare family is celebrating after Deputy Home Manager Lynnette Lea was named a finalist in the North West region of the Great British Care Awards, in the Care Home Frontline Leaders Award category. Lynnette's nomination...
Crafting Creativity and Celebrating the Seasons at The Old Rectory
Residents at The Old Rectory Care Home have been getting into the Halloween spirit by creating their very own spooky wreaths in preparation for the home's Halloween celebrations and Spooky Party on Friday 30th October. The colourful creations mark the beginning of a...
Prost to a Wonderful Celebration at Gilling Reane!
Residents and staff at Gilling Reane Care Home recently came together to celebrate Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style, enjoying a day filled with traditional food, refreshing drinks, lively music and plenty of laughter. The home was bursting with energy as residents...
Celebrating Our First Regional Quarterly Star Staff Member – Jenny at Hollybank
We are absolutely delighted to announce the very first winner of the Regional Quarterly Star Staff Member Award — and what better person to start with than Jenny, Activities Co-ordinator at Hollybank Care Home! Jenny joined Pearlcare back in April 2021, and throughout...
The Ferris Wheel Turned, and So Did the Years
There was something truly magical about seeing residents from Gedling Village Care Home enjoying an evening at Nottingham's famous Goose Fair. As the bright lights twinkled, the music filled the air and the scent of fairground food drifted through the crowds, it was...
The Human Side of Care: Sara Leigh’s Personal Challenge for Dementia UK
At Athorpe Lodge, every decision we make is guided by one simple question: what is best for our residents? Their safety, wellbeing and happiness sit at the heart of everything we do. Our team spends every day caring for others, supporting families through difficult...
Ping Pong, Plenty of Smiles and a Few Well-Earned Biscuits at Arnside Institute
Residents from Hollybank Care Home enjoyed another fantastic visit to the Arnside Institute for the fortnightly Dignity In Dementia Table Tennis Session, where laughter, friendship and a little healthy competition were all on the menu. With paddles at the ready and...
Brantley Manor Residents and Team Come Together for Sepsis Awareness Coffee Morning
There was a sea of red and plenty of smiles at Brantley Manor Care Home as residents, relatives and team members gathered for a special coffee morning to raise money and awareness for Sepsis. The event brought everyone together for a relaxed morning of conversation,...
Derek’s Dream Takes Centre Stage: Hollybank Resident Ticks Off a Lifelong Bucket List Wish
There are moments in life that remind us all that dreams never fade. For Derek, a resident at Hollybank, one lifelong wish sat atop his bucket list: to play the drums in a live band. Thanks to the dedication, passion and kindness of the Hollybank team, that dream...















