Chelle Daly, Manager of the High Wycombe Home, blogs about her commitment to deliver care to the highest standard and the role of the local community in helping to achieve this.…
I’ve been working hard at Headley Court as an RAF nurse, and then fitting in some time on the reception desk at the Surbiton Home as well! It’s been so lovely to be wrapped up back in the always wonde…
With our new Home in High Wycombe progressing well and new services being rolled out, Andy Cole, our Chief Executive, talks about how The Royal Star & Garter Homes’ strategy will help the Charity reac…
Jenny Holden has been a volunteer at the Surbiton Home for three years. An exceptionally caring lady, Jenny is always thinking up little ways she can make a difference to the lives of residents. When …
Music is a powerful tool to boost everybody’s mood, and it can play a crucial role in today’s model of care – particularly for people living with dementia. As part of this year’s Dementia Action Week,…
Understanding and supporting each resident’s cultural background and religious beliefs are fundamental to the complete care we offer. The Homes hold monthly religious services and we help residents to…
I had my last shift at the hospital in Portsmouth before Christmas, then had a nice break with my family before starting my new job. It was strange leaving some of the people I had gone through all my…
Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm were nurses during the First World War and saved hundreds of wounded soldiers. Sally Knocker is Elsie’s great grand-daughter and, as a consultant for Dementia Care Mat…