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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The Uplands scores well in national survey
We were very pleased when the results of an independent survey revealed that The Uplands scored well above the national average in several categories. The Home scored highly across all …
Shetland ponies entertain residents
Residents were delighted when Shetland pony duo Lollipop and Tinkerbell trotted in for an afternoon visit . The two ponies were introduced to residents across the Home who were invited …
Return visit to Shrewsbury School
It was Shrewsbury School’s turn to kindly host some of our residents for a musical afternoon, accompanied with some delicious afternoon tea. It was a huge success and the Shrewsbury …
Lamb now part of the Uplands family
We have a new member of the Uplands family – and he has proved a massive hit at the Home. Meet Kevin the lamb – photographed here by carer Kirsty …
Concert & singalong with Shrewsbury School
Ruth’s Room was alive to the sound of music thanks to a visit from the Shrewsbury School Concert Party in February. Several students from the school took part in the …
Visit from Wilfred Owen School
We continue to enjoy an excellent relationship with Wilfred Owen School. After the street party the school held a couple of months ago – which some of our residents thoroughly …
Relaxing music therapy
The picture below is of Elfair, our wonderful live musician in residence who plays the harp to residents once a month. Elfair, of Creative Inspiration Shropshire, has proved a huge …
Dial-a-Ride service now available
We appreciate that the Uplands is not always the easiest place to get to and some of our visitors come on a very regular basis via taxi or several buses. With …
10th Birthday celebrated in style!
The Uplands celebrated its 10th birthday in style with a beach-themed party which will live long in the memory. Staff went to an enormous amount of trouble to transform the …
Proud to sponsor production
A group of residents’ families went to the The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatre Severn – and said it was superb. Marches Care, which runs the Home and the …