Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus Monday 23rd March 2020 We are now CLOSED to visitors As you will be aware the instances of Corona Virus (COVID 19) have escalated in the UK and …
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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 …
The Uplands goes Elf-tastic
Congratulations to all those at The Uplands who turned into elves for the day in support of an Alzheimer’s Society scheme. National Elf Day is a national event in support …
Goodbye David!
Our chaplain for the last four years, Rev David O’Brien, is moving with wife Ali and son Josh up to Blackpool. David has been a wonderful and much-loved part of …
Cupcake delight
Around £100 (so far) has been raised by enthusiastic bakers at The Uplands in support of Alzheimer’s Society for the charity’s Cupcake Day. There was a real buzz around the …