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Respite break proves just the tonic for Lynsey and her Mum

As a retired registered nurse, Lynsey was used to being busy and dependable, but after years of caring for her Mum, Flo, at home, she recognised that she needed a break. It w...

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Home Care & Specialist Services Summer Newsletter

We recently distributed our latest home care newsletter to our Realise, Way Ahead Care, Somerset and Wiltshire Home Care customers, which you can view here. While we hope thi...

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Intergenerational activities inspire winning school competition entry

The link between primary school pupils and their local care home has sparked a celebration of care, and taken a youth public speaking competition by storm. Intergenerational...

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Portcullis House residents set to cycle the world

Residents at Portcullis House care home in Langport are all set to pedal around the world, thanks to a generous donation from a local committee.Drayton Village Fair commit...

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Green Tree Court resident with Locked-In Syndrome becomes published author

A Green Tree Court resident who lives with Locked-In Syndrome, is celebrating becoming a published author as part of a project to give a voice to those with the condition....

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Make some noise for Care Home Open Week

This Care Home Open Week (16th - 22nd June), our specialist residential, dementia and nursing homes are looking forward to welcoming their local communities in to join in with...

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Celebrating our everyday heroes at the Somerset Care Group Awards

We were recently proud to celebrate the inspirational achievements of Somerset Care Group colleagues over the past year. Recognising the incredible work of individuals and te...

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An insight into clinical care on International Nurses' Day

“Good clinical care is about letting us take care of your loved ones, so you can enjoy them”, says Rob Hearn, Dementia Clinical Lead at Green Tree Court.  This Internati...

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Three cheers for Lavender Court's triple celebration

Residents and colleagues at Lavender Court nursing home in Taunton have been celebrating a trio of exciting announcements – a new manager, a Good CQC inspection and 5 stars ...

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Donations provide technological boost for residents living with dementia

Residents at Burnworthy House care home in South Petherton are benefitting from the latest interactive technology, thanks to generous community donations. When the care home ...

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Stockmoor Lodge residents spread Easter joy with food bank donation

Residents and carers at Stockmoor Lodge in Bridgwater have been spreading a little Easter joy, by collecting and donating Easter eggs for their local food bank.Residents w...

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Field House residents prepare to cheer on Matt’s charity challenge

Residents at our Field House respite and residential care home in Shepton Mallet, are getting ready to cheer on Deputy Manager, Matt Middleton-Pfeiffer, as he takes on the Bat...

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Lived experience leads to first ever paid job for George

An autistic young man from Somerset who has learning disabilities is celebrating his first ever paid job role, thanks to the support and encouragement of his Realise support t...

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Supporting community foodbanks to make a festive difference

Care homes and office bases across the not-for-profit Somerset Care Group have been spreading a little Christmas joy by collecting donations for their local foodbanks.  With...

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Realise Winter Newsletter 2024

We recently distributed our latest newsletter to our Realise customers, which you can view here. While we hope this is a pleasant read for you all, we appreciate for some peo...

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Home Care Autumn Newsletter

We recently distributed our latest home care newsletter to our home care customers, which you can view here. While we hope this is a pleasant read for you all, we appreciate...

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Steve defies the odds to ride the crest of a wave

An inspirational 42-year old from Burnham-on-Sea with an acquired brain injury has overcome the odds to once again ride on the crest of a wave, thanks to specialist support fr...

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Are care recipients eligible for the 2024-25 Winter Fuel Payment?

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, this year’s Winter Fuel Payment scheme has become a hot topic for reporters and politicians – but what does this mean ...

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A trip down memory lane unlocks military reminiscences

A chance conversation about an abandoned village provided the key to unlocking decades-old military memories for Grovelands resident, Dave, who lives with dementia.  Militar...

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Renewed 5-star food hygiene ratings for Cary Brook and Green Tree Court

Congratulations to two of our Somerset Care Group care homes in two different counties, who last week each retained their 5-star food hygiene ratings following unannounced ins...

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Open doors and open hearts for Care Home Open Week

Our care homes are at the heart of the communities they support, and Care Home Open Week (24th-30th June) is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Somerset Care home...

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Home Care Spring Newsletter

We hope you have by now received your Spring edition of our Somerset Care Home Care Newsletter, which is sent to all of those we care for in their own homes.  We appreciate ...

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Sydenham House celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating

Residents and staff at Sydenham House respite and residential care home in Bridgwater, are celebrating being awarded a coveted ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commissi...

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Green Tree Court joins the Not-for-Profit Somerset Care Group

Somerset Care Group is delighted to welcome the award-winning Green Tree Court nursing home in Exeter to join its existing portfolio of purpose-built, specialist care homes. ...

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Rowden House colleagues tie the knot

Two of our colleagues recently tied the knot, having met, and worked alongside each other, for the past three and a half years, at Rowden House, our respite and residential ca...

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Celebrating the achievements of colleagues across the Somerset Care Group

On Wednesday this week (20th March), colleagues from across the business came together to celebrate success at our annual Somerset Care Group Awards. Nominated by customers an...

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Carehome.co.uk Awards for Somerset Care and Burnworthy House

Independently-verified customer reviews have led to the Somerset Care Group as a whole, and our Burnworthy House residential care home in South Petherton, receiving Carehome.c...

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Somerset Care Group's strategy for 2024

Somerset Care’s Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team have set out their strategic plan for 2024, with a continued focus on Quality, Efficiency and Growth. To read...

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Community Newsletter - 2023 Winter Edition

We hope you have by now received your Winter edition of our Somerset Care Community Newsletter. This is sent to all of those we care for in their own homes.  We appreciate t...

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Extended warm welcome with special respite offer

This time of year can be a reminder to some of us just how much we need a break – that includes carers, and those they care for. That‘s why we would like to kickstart the...

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