Opinion: Staff coping in testing times
These words are really a tribute to the work staff in care homes do to comply with government guidelines on testing. As we’re sure is the case at every care …
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Opinion: Setting the record straight
There has been a lot of misinformation in the media recently on the admission of Covid-positive patients to care homes. The situation is this. There are 120 homes across the …
Elves raise £280!
A brilliant effort from staff and residents on National Elf Day resulted £280 being raised for charity. The Home was overrun with elves on National Elf Day, a national initiative …
Hairdresser wanted!
After many years working at the Uplands, our wonderful hairdresser Sharon has left the Home and moved on to the next chapter of her life. She left with our very …
Message from the High Sheriff of Shropshire
We were delighted to receive this filmed message from the High Sheriff of Shropshire, Mrs Dean Harris. Mrs Harris was due to be joining us as the guest of honour …
Opinion: Let’s hear it for care staff
A second ‘clap for carers’ is taking place this evening at 8pm. When we finally emerge from the grip of the pandemic and life returns to something resembling normality, these …
March Newsletter
Our March Newsletter has been published. You can download a copy using the link below: Download Newsletter (March 2020)
Opinion: Is the care sector equipped to deal with infectious diseases?
At the time of posting this blog, as yet the coronavirus has yet to infiltrate any care homes in the UK. Let’s hope it stays that way for all sorts …
Flippin’ great effort!
The annual Big Uplands Pancake Race was as keenly contested as ever – and much fun was had in the process. Dominik and Kai – both from Meole – came …
Opinion: Care sector poorly represented in the media
A polite request to the media – please be more balanced in your coverage of the care sector. If you go through all that is written and said on the …
Opinion: funding vital for rise in NLW
So, the National Living Wage is to rise by 6.2% in April which will quite rightly please workers the length and breadth of the country. Quite right too, many would …