My Volunteering Story: Jenny Holden
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 …
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How music enhances lives: Pauline Shaw
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,…
Starlight Service
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…
Life as a military nurse at Headley Court
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…
The ‘Angels of Pervyse’
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…
Pauline’s Blog: Dementia Care
Pauline Shaw, Director of Care & Service Development at The Royal Star & Garter Homes recently attended the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) Conference 2017 - Re-Imagine Life With Dementia: Enga…
Solihull Summer Fete: Kevin Rudge
Kevin Rudge, our Community & Events Coordinator, gives an update on the Annual Summer Fete taking place at The Royal Star & Garter Homes, Solihull.…
Heartfelt Care: Sanna Laaksonen
Sanna has been Dementia Nurse Manager at the Surbiton Home since 2013. With her instinctive ability to connect with residents living with dementia, she is an inspiration to the team and a true friend …