Royal Star & Garter

Ahead of #RemembranceDay, #HighWycombe resident Michael received a Nuclear Test Medal for his service 65 years ago, on Christmas Island. This was one of the locations where the UK atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted. #Army veteran Michael recalled standing at "ground zero" of an explosion. He described the ground as "glass and clinker, like the interior of an old burnt-out coke stove.” His daughter Sarah added "During his time on Christmas Island, he was distressed to see the impact of the tests close up, and he often spoke of his relief that no more tests were carried out there.” Read more here: bit.ly/NuclearTestMedal

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Today's the day! We'll be heading to the Nursing Times Awards ceremony in London to find out if we've won in the category 'Nursing in Social Care'. We were shortlisted earlier this year for the work of our non-medical prescribers in #Solihull. Non-medical prescribers are healthcare specialists who can assess, diagnose, and prescribe certain medications within their scope of practice. Fingers crossed! 🤞 #NTAwards

October marks #BlackHistoryMonth. The theme for this year's celebration is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, which aims to shine a light on stories about black people and black culture that are often overlooked. In recent years, the month has expanded to include the stories of African, Asian and Caribbean peoples. We looked at the stories of #RAF veteran and #Surbiton resident, Suhail as well as #HighWycombe resident Felicia. Director of Care & Wellbeing, Shirley Hall said: “Each story is special and unique and should be celebrated, and it’s a privilege to share these during Black History Month.” Read more about their stories and how we're celebrating Black History Month in our Homes here: bit.ly/BHMStories2024

Today marks #WorldFoodDay! 🍽️ Residents across our Homes love to bake, cook and create a wide variety of foods, to enjoy and share with others. These activities are great for their #wellbeing and helping to continue their passions and hobbies when coming to live with us. Enjoying food and socialising at mealtimes is also an essential part of the care we deliver. Our Chefs make delicious home-cooked meals every day to support residents' health and nutrition 🥕

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To celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay yesterday, our #Wellbeing Coordinator, Jerry, at our #Surbiton Home, surprised the team with delicious Krispy Kreme donuts! With this year’s focus on mental wellbeing in the workplace, the Home displayed posters on preventing burnout and prioritising personal wellbeing. At Royal Star & Garter, we address the importance of mental health in the workplace, and support staff in creating a positive and caring environment.

We are proud to announce that our #HighWycombe Home has received a national award for its end-of-life care 🌟 Lead Nurse Jean and Dementia Care Manager Iuliana, picked up the award at the annual Gold Standards Framework conference. Home Manager Reggie said, "It’s really important to get end-of-life care right, we only get the chance once." Julie Armstrong-Wilson, Chief Operating Officer for The Gold Standards Framework added, “The standard of care is truly inspiring." Read more here: bit.ly/EOLCAward

Today marks #GiftAidAwarenessDay! We are so grateful for all of your support, from regular gifts, one-off gifts and donations made in memory of a loved one. By #tickingthebox for Gift Aid, you increase your donation's impact with no extra cost to you. This means your donation goes further in our vital work with the #veterans we care for. Donate today: bit.ly/RSGDonate #TickTheBox

We were pleased to welcome Akshata Murty, along with Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP, to our #Solihull Home. Mrs Murty praised the team's passion for providing loving, person-centred care, and said it "undoubtedly enhances the lives of all their residents". Dr Shastri-Hurst added "It was brilliant to come back, I thoroughly enjoy my visits here." Read more here: bit.ly/AkshataMurtyVisit