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Latest Lockdown Measures at Orchard House
Can we access day care and respite care during lockdown? Many people are unsure about what the lockdown rules mean for day care and respite services at Orchard House. We are pleased to say that we can continue operating normally. Our experience over the last year has...
As we near the end of a year like no other we look back at the challenges that the virus has created for us.
The strength, adaptability and resilience of our team has enabled us to overcome many hurdles whilst implementing new ways of working. Most importantly we have been able to protect our residents and we have remained 100% covid free. The challenges families and friends...
Christmas Closing at Orchard House
Orchard House Day Care will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and re-open on Tuesday 29th December until Thursday 31st. We will be closed New Years Day and then re-open on Tuesday 5th January. Our respite stays are still available so if you would like a Christmas break...
Family Members Who Test Negative for Covid-19 Able to Visit Care Home Residents
Great news today, the government has announced that families who test negative for Covid-19 will be able to visit care home residents. Lateral Flow Device testing (LFD) is going to be used to test family members before visiting. Results from the tests will come back...
Great news day care is back!
After many months of our day care being closed due to Covid-19,we are thrilled to say that the government and health advisors have recognised that there are physical and emotional benefits for people who use the service. We have been working very hard to prepare to...