![Reflecting on 2024 – A Year of Growth, Community, and Care at CHD Living](/images/modules/generic-items-2/images/143/original/b28e3090f2f941d3a5cf5fb4c786f4e8.jpg?width=800&mode=crop&quality=85)
20 December, 2024: From milestone anniversaries and award wins to bold new projects and resident-led initiatives, this year has been one of progress, celebration, and meaningful change.
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At Surbiton Care Home, we believe that our residents should have a say in the decisions that directly impact their daily lives.
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We are thrilled to share the incredible news of being recognised at both the Surrey Business Awards and the Surrey Care Awards.
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We hosted a Winter Menu Tasting session, giving residents the opportunity to shape the meals they’ll enjoy in the months ahead.
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At CHD Living, we’re incredibly proud to be leading the way in transforming patient care and reimagining the discharge process in partnership with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals.
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Our Kings Lodge Care Centre in West Byfleet recently welcomed Charlotte Goddard from Caring Times as part of their 'On the Road' feature.
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We at CHD Living are delighted to announce our shortlisting for the prestigious Large Business of the Year award at the Surrey Business Awards 2024.
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As we grow older, choosing the right care environment is one of the most important decisions we or our loved ones will make.
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At Brownscombe Care Residences, a foundational part of the CHD Living family, we are commemorating our 40th anniversary this year.
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We at CHD Living, a renowned family-owned care provider in Surrey and South London, are delighted to announce the commencement of construction on our latest development in Elstead.
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Brownscombe House, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades of providing high-quality care to the Surrey community.
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At CHD Living we are celebrating both our female residents and team members this International Women’s Day by sharing their personal advice and anecdotes of empowerment and success.
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This International Women's Day, we at CHD Living are honoured to celebrate the extraordinary women on our senior leadership team.
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15 April, 2024:
We are delighted to share that we are revamping our historic Surrey Heights Care Centre
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15 April, 2024: We are delighted to announce our latest initiative – a pioneering care village, nestled in the tranquil environment of Mindenhurst.
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Are you or your loved one in need, or going to be in need, of post-operative care? In our latest blog, we’re sharing how we can support you during this time.
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Discover how we accommodate different types of care across our local community at CHD Living. Join us to celebrate our amazing team and outline their success.
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This month, we were delighted to unveil the award-winning refurbishment of our care home in Haslemere, showcasing the transformation at our brilliant open day.
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This month, to celebrate our resident Marion's 75th birthday, we threw a rather cheeky birthday bash — complete with surprise guests and a love island theme!
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For Care Home Open Week, we opened up our elderly care homes and services, welcoming the local community in, to come and connect with our staff and residents.
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We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in Surrey; read on to discover more, and find out about each of our care homes’ recent ‘holiday’ experiences.
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This month, we’re thrilled to be announcing the fantastic new CQC rating for our Haslemere care home, Brownscombe Care Residences. Read on to find out more…
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Are you looking for ideas for what to do in Surrey? We've compiled a list of our 4 favourite activities in the local area for your elderly loved one to enjoy.
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What is the importance of rehabilitation physiotherapy? In this blog, we outline how our expert team helped a client regain independence and quality of life.
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At CHD Care at Home, we pride ourselves on the provision of exceptional senior home care. In this blog, we introduce our complex care coordinator, Ben.
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At CHD, our aim is to ‘Create Happiness Daily’ — and one way we’ve achieved that this spring, has been by visiting some amazing London tourist destinations!
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Would you like to make someone smile and brighten their day? This National Smile Month, discover the transformative impact of small, everyday acts of kindness.
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It's National Gardening Week! Read our blog to discover the benefits of gardening, and how it can boost the overall wellbeing of seniors still living at home.
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At CHD Living, we offer physical rehabilitation to support functional recovery after COVID-19. Read our blog to discover a successful case study we conducted.
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At Kingston Rehabilitation centre, we provide neurological rehabilitation and complex nursing care services. Read our blog to discover our latest CQC rating…
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Are you looking for some useful stress management tips? As April marks Stress Awareness Month, we've listed ways to manage stress and take care of yourself.
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At CHD Living, we launched a dementia awareness campaign ahead of Mother’s Day to highlight the complexities of the condition. Read our blog to find out more…
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Did you know that March 15th marks World Sleep Day? In this blog, we'll look at the benefits of good sleep, whilst outlining the best ways to catch some zzz's!
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Our residential rehabilitation services establish a personalised care pathway. Read our blog to discover the importance of patient-specific treatment programmes.
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Do you have a loved one who requires support, but wants to maintain their independence? Our home health care services provide high-quality care in your own home.
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Familial, friendships, romantic — this Valentine's Day is a celebration of love in all its wonderful forms. Read our blog to discover our top ways to show love.
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Our rehab facilities offer various specialist services. Read our blog to discover how we facilitate the best possible recovery for those in our care.
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Have you always wanted to try vegan dishes? This January, celebrate 'Veganuary' with your loved ones by cooking up our array of healthy vegan snack recipes.
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At CHD Living, we're committed to improving wellbeing. Read our blog to discover our top 5 ways to boost mental and physical health after the Christmas break.
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Are you keen to reduce the cost of living whilst staying warm this winter? In this blog, we’re sharing 10 cost-effective tips to help you combat the cold.
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At CHD Living, we’re dedicated to providing excellent elderly care services. Read our blog to discover how we recently celebrated a resident’s 103rd birthday.
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The new year is a great opportunity to reset your body and improve your overall health. Here are 5 lifestyle habits you can implement for a healthier new year.
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Are you hosting your loved ones this festive season? Then why not try our 5 easy Christmas baking ideas to help give your Christmas table a magical upgrade?
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If you're looking for some easy Christmas craft ideas, why not try our 5 homemade decorations? Have a go at making a range of items, from lanterns to wreaths.
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Are you interested in finding out more about occupational therapy intervention? One of our Senior OTs shares how this approach helped support a resident.
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Dark days and cold weather can prevent people from venturing out as much. So, to help reduce loneliness this winter, we're sharing 5 tips for staying connected.
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As the weather turns colder, we're sharing 5 delicious winter recipes to warm you up! Try making a selection of dishes, from spicy stews to tantalising tagines.
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What is occupational therapy for adults, and how can it aid rehabilitation and recovery? This month, we're exploring what occupational therapy is and how it can help those in our care.
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At CHD Living, we’re excited to share that three of our care home professionals and one of our teams have been shortlisted in the Great British Care Awards for their services.
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Expressive arts are a wonderful way to unleash your creativity and practise mindfulness, but for Marnie, therapeutic art has taken on a whole new meaning…
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What is specialist nursing in rehabilitation? In this article, we're exploring the role and duties of our specialist nurses at Kingston Rehab and Bagshot Park.
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This month, we’re introducing our Operations and Business Development Manager, Michelle Kennett, as she steps into her new role with us here at CHD Care at Home.
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Are you keen to try some seasonal activities? We're sharing 5 creative autumn craft ideas to help inspire you, from autumn wreath making to leaf printing.
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This month, we’re delighted to share the wonderful story of our two residents, Simon and Tina, who tied the knot at our care home in Hindhead over the summer!
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Are you looking for some simple landscaping ideas for your allotment? From building decking to growing new produce, try these ideas to help utilise the space.
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In this blog, we’re sharing how a school choir visited our West Byfleet care home, helping to boost our residents’ moods and allow them to build new friendships.
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This month, we’re getting to know our team member, Angelina, who has been supporting adult mental health here at Crest Lodge for the past 12 years.
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Are you caring for someone with dementia? In this blog, we’re exploring mechanisms to help you cope, whilst strengthening your relationship with one another.
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Are you keen to shake up your summer family meals? Reinvent your al fresco dining experience by trying our 8 best vegetarian BBQ recipes this summer.
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Are you looking for some fun summer activities to try with your loved one? Keep reading to discover 6 ideas for you to try together in the coming weeks.
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In this blog, find out all about our spring activities and events, from celebrating National Nurses Day to welcoming some furry friends to our care homes…
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Are you ready to discover the secret to a happy married life? Then read on to discover how Fred and Monica have made it to 72 years of happy wedded bliss!
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Are you looking to boost your mood? Read on to discover 5 effective ways to improve mental health, from refining your sleep pattern to practising meditation.
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This week, we’re introducing our registered manager, Julia. We caught up with Julia to learn more about her and her role here at CHD Rehabilitation.
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Here at CHD Living, we're looking at the many benefits of exercising for mental health, from how it can boost your mood to helping to increase your confidence.
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What is home care? You may be exploring care options for your loved one. This week, we're exploring what a typical home care visit involves and how it’s beneficial.
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Here at CHD Rehab, we have state-of-the-art facilities to offer the best rehabilitation therapy we can. This week, we're taking a look at what we use and why.
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Working in health and social care during the pandemic was, at times, challenging; so, we held an internal awards ceremony to celebrate our amazing staff.
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Why are memories important? For Local and Community History Month, our service users have been reminiscing on the past and recalling their favourite memories.
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Rather than moving into residential care, some people receive domiciliary care at home. Here, we look at the benefits of supported independent living.
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In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we’re looking at the different ways you can support your loved one through their rehabilitation journey.
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This week, we’re introducing our new wellbeing and reablement services as we expand to include the transition from rehabilitation to domiciliary care.
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Here at CHD, we offer elderly care services at home. This week, we’re continuing to share the wonderful ways our support workers make a difference for our service users.
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Here at CHD Living, we’re celebrating our shortlisting as a finalist in the HealthInvestor Awards for our dedication to providing care services for the elderly.
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Here at CHD, we offer elderly care services at home. This week, we’re sharing the wonderful ways our support workers make a difference for our service users.
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This week, we’re introducing our wellbeing coordinator, Karen Roberts. Karen works at our Surrey Heights home, supporting residents with their day-to-day care.
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What is the importance of a critical key worker? Karen from Surrey Heights was invited to Downing Street in recognition of her hard work during the pandemic.
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Here at CHD Living, we’re working hard across all our homes and services to keep our residents,
staff and visitors safe.
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This week, we’re sharing why we’ve been nominated as one of the happiest places to work in the UK, and why that status is so important to us here at CHD Living.
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Are you looking for a career change, and want to make a difference? Here, we’re exploring different healthcare careers to help you improve the lives of others.
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At CHD Living, we support residents as they transition into end-of-life palliative care. Here, we're sharing how we can support you during this difficult time.
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Here at CHD, our priority is to help our residents live a fulfilling life in a care home. We regularly organise fun activities to improve their everyday life.
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This week, we’re sharing some exciting news with you! We won a care award in the social care category at the LaingBuisson Awards for our outstanding response to COVID-19.
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Injury rehabilitation can have a knock-on effect on everyone involved. This week, we're discussing how we support families and loved ones during ongoing treatment.
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Does your loved one receive care at home? A life transition such as this can be a worrying time for everyone involved; here are our 4 best stress management techniques.
Read more![Trusted Health Care Provider | We’ve Been Shortlisted in the Caring UK Awards 2021!](/images/modules/generic-items-2/images/143/original/adc1d2d3cd6b40d99b21027f4b116cdd.jpg?width=800&mode=crop&quality=85)
As a trusted health care provider, we ensure our residents live fulfilling lives. This week, we’re delighted to announce our shortlisting in the Caring UK Awards!
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To help combat loneliness, Adopt a Grandparent has partnered with Facebook as part of its #CommunityVoices campaign to raise awareness about the initiative.
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We’re exploring the social, physical and emotional benefits of activities for care home residents, such as boosting mental health and promoting friendships.
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This month, we’ve been exploring the benefits of music. We organised a silent rave for our residents to experience the joy of dancing to music in a new way.
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What is the importance of mental health? Love Island’s Dr Alex helped to raise awareness and open up discussions about wellbeing at our rehabilitation centre.
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This month, we treated our residents to an exciting trip to London Zoo! Residential care activities are important for social, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Read more![Care Services for the Elderly: LaingBuisson Awards Finalists!](/images/modules/generic-items-2/images/143/original/25ea94ff8a0d47b983752229eb3040b3.jpg?width=800&mode=crop&quality=85)
We’ve been shortlisted in two categories for the LaingBuisson Awards! This week, we’re sharing details of how our care services for the elderly have been recognised.
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Nursing home activities are designed to improve your loved one's physical and emotional health. Here we look at different types of activities and their benefits.
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Are you looking after your loved one's health at home? This week, we're looking at the different ways of adapting their home to help support their needs.
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Is your loved one living with dementia? This week, we're looking at how to support someone with dementia and the care options available.
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We showed support for end-of-life care by taking undertaking the Six Steps to Success in End Of Life Care Programme in conjunction with the Princess Alice Hospice.
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When your loved one receives rehabilitation, they'll undergo a programme that focuses on the person-centred care model. What is it and why is it important?
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What are the benefits of home care for seniors? This week, we're exploring the different services of home care and how they can benefit your loved one.
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What is the meaning of friendship? Here’s how four of our residents joined together to support one another throughout the pandemic and then became best friends.
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What are the benefits of living in a residential care facility? This week, we’re exploring 6 ways residential care can help improve your quality of life.
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Are you considering a career in health care? This week, our regional manager, Rebecca, tells us about her career and what it takes to be a good team leader.
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Do you want to know more about person-centred care? This week, we’re exploring how delivering person-centred care in nursing will benefit your loved one.
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Discover our latest visiting guidance, designed to keep our family, friends and visitors as safe as possible.
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World Wellbeing Week: Does your loved one need senior care at home? Here are 5 tips for supporting them with their overall wellbeing during this time.
Read more![Love is in the ‘Care’ | Fred and Monica Renew Their Vows at Our Surrey Care Home](/images/modules/generic-items-2/images/143/original/cc8878feb2184a66a9fc19eaca18b5a7.jpg?width=800&mode=crop&quality=85)
Our Surrey Care Home was delighted to host the vow renewal ceremony of two of our esteemed residents, as they celebrated their 71 year wedding anniversary this month.
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Is your loved one in need of 24-hour care at home? We explore some effective coping mechanisms to help you manage when your loved one needs round-the-clock care.
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When one of our residents became a grandad for the second time, there was only one way to mark the occasion - and our care support workers were happy to help!
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In honour of Dementia Action Week, our care at home staff took part in activities to raise money and awareness for people living with dementia.
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For Dementia Action Week 2021, we explore how care home activities can be designed to support people living with dementia, and improve their wellbeing.
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This week, we discuss how the Adopt a Grandparent initiative is helping residents who're dealing with loneliness create lasting intergenerational relationships.
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In honour of International Nurses Day, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate our very own dedicated nurses who work hard across our nursing homes in Surrey.
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How healthy are you? From eating a nutritious diet and spending time with friends, learn all about how you can live a healthier lifestyle in your golden years.
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What is the importance of brain injury rehabilitation? This week, we're talking about the role of brain injury rehabilitation for brain injury awareness week.
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It’s National Careers Week - and for us, at CHD Living, that means it’s our chance to share the realities of working in care, and just how rewarding it can be.
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Our new Brownscombe manager Alison, of our residential care services in Haslemere, shares with us her care journey and her most memorable experiences so far.
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Unsure on which care option is best for your loved one? Become more familiar with the different types of residential care in our article.
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What is care at home? Find out how your loved one may benefit from receiving treatment in the comfort of their own home.
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Have you felt stressed recently? If so, it's hardly surprising given the curveball 2020 threw us. Find out how to recognise the symptoms of stress.
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Happy National Careers Week! Are you looking for a career change? We’ve put together our top 5 reasons for why a career in care could be the right path for you.
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Has your loved one recently undergone surgery? Read on to find out exactly why physiotherapy treatment is important, with expert insight from our rehab team.
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Are you looking to care for your loved one in their safe, familiar surroundings? Learn how you can deliver effective dementia care at home.
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Making the transition from living at home to entering full-time care can be daunting, but there’s so much more to professional senior care than many people think.
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This week, at our care home in West Byfleet, we were delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate the further lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions.
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Meet David, our speech and language therapist! In our blog, find out all about David's career, and discover more about rehabilitation care in Surrey.
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Meet the team: our wonderful home care office administrator, Amira, talks about her previous job roles, and how they led her to her current career in care.
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Have you experienced the benefits of animal therapy? If so, you’ll understand exactly why our residents have been feeling a little chirpy this week!
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We are excited to share that we are currently working with Waverley Borough Council, seeking full planning approval for the extensions and alterations to Surrey Heights and Surrey Hills.
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We are delighted to inform you that our Abbey Chase nursing home is being updated.
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The safety, comfort and dignity of each individual using our services are of paramount importance to us. Your comments, compliments, suggestions or complaints are always welcome and we take pride in responding to them promptly, effectively and honestly.
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To comply with the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforced within the UK from 25th May 2018, CHD Living Limited is required to process personal data about its staff, service users and, in some instances, the friends/relatives or other third parties.
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Please note that this article does not contain our official terms and conditions. Instead, it is intended as a summary of key information designed to help you determine whether a CHD Living care home would suit your needs.
Read more![Revealing Our New Health and Safety Policies](/images/modules/generic-items-2/images/143/original/c9e610e0e831474c89825c7eb7317f23.jpg?width=800&mode=crop&quality=85)
The health and safety of our residents, staff and visitors remain the highest priority at CHD Living and we are continually adapting our safety measures in response to COVID-19. Find out what steps we're taking to safeguard our CHD Living family here.
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Ourselves and an American fitness centre have teamed up to make fitness fun for residents restricted to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
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We have just announced a collaborative project that will see school children and senior residents share experiences and learn from each other.
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We’ve digitised our “Adopt a Grandparent” campaign and are calling for additional ‘virtual volunteers’ amidst the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, in efforts to continue providing their elderly residents with companionship during this difficult time.
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We have an extra reason to celebrate this month after being shortlisted in he prestigious Pinders Healthcare Design Awards 2020, which recognises the very best developments in all types of care-related property.
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26 care residents from our care home group have taken to the ice in their wheelchairs to celebrate national 'Make Your Dream Come True Day'.
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As we get older, it becomes increasingly more important that we look after our memory.
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It’s not always easy to know when your loved one is feeling stressed. As a carer, it’s important to know the signs so that you can respond quickly; keep reading to discover more.
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The idea of primary caregiving can seem daunting to some. It’s not something that many are qualified for, yet it often creeps up on us when we’re least expecting it.
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