Veteran Friendly Framework: ‘This should be a priority for all care homes’
Helena Maher is the Home Manager at Royal Star & Garter in Surbiton. Her Home was just passed its one-year VFF reassessment…
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A day in the life of a Wellbeing Coordinator – Kevin Dempsey
Kevin is a Wellbeing Coordinator and Driver in our Solihull Home. One of his main responsibilities is planning trips and taking residents out to lots of interesting places on the minibus. Here, he sha…
National Apprenticeship Week: “Boosting your knowledge is never a bad thing”
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 5-11 February, Andrew Mitich-Holmes explains how his apprenticeship at Royal Star & Garter is giving him the motivation to succeed, and has made h…
International Nurses Day: Chelsea starts her Student Nursing Associate journey
Chelsea Batchelier, 25, joined Royal Star & Garter in High Wycombe at the start of lockdown. She has started her Student Nursing Associate (SNA) course, and is looking forward to what the next two yea…
International Nurses Day: Mercy’s Student Nursing Associate journey
Student Nursing Associate Mercy, 52, was born in the Philippines and moved to England in 2007. She has worked at Royal Star & Garter in High Wycombe since the care home opened in 2019. She is nearing …
National Apprenticeship Week: “Apprenticeship at Royal Star & Garter is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
In 2021, Olivia Watson discussed life as Royal Star & Garter’s Business Administration Apprentice, as part of National Apprenticeship Week. To mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we’ve caug…
Major General Tim Tyler: My 12-month cross trainer challenge for Royal Star & Garter
In February last year, Royal Star & Garter Chair Major General Tim Tyler embarked on a daunting challenge. He set himself 12 months to complete 1,000 miles on his cross trainer and raise money for Roy…
Remembrance 2022: Marching at the Cenotaph, an experience I will never forget
Royal Star & Garter’s Senior Marketing & Communications Manager Michelle Danks had the opportunity to march with veterans from our Surbiton and High Wycombe Homes at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday…