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You are welcome to come and look around
As the days are getting shorter, we know that autumn and winter are just around the corner. Whatever the weather there is always a warm welcome at Orchard House throughout the year. With lots of stimulating activities, a spacious lounge to meet up with other visitors...
You are invited
Due to the pending government announcement we are postponing our Open day until Thursday 22nd July. This is going to be a wonderful event with lots of entertainment and information available on caring from many organisations who will be present throughout the day. Put...
Now is a great time for carers to plan a staycation
If you are planning a staycation as lockdown restrictions are being lifted because you are ready for a break from your caring role, you will want to ensure that the person you care for has an extra special break too. At Orchard House our lovely respite rooms have a...
Sue & Gordon
Gordon and Sue shared the challenges they faced during lockdown: It’s been unbelievably difficult for people who have been supporting family members with dementia during lockdown. For many of them daycare was a lifeline each week when they had time to themselves, to...
Caring for a dependent relative can be difficult, make sure you are taking care of yourself too.
We are all eagerly awaiting some of the lockdown restrictions to be lifted, so if you’ve been caring for a dependent relative now is the time to plan for that much needed break. Orchard House is different from other care homes – at Orchard House you can book a respite...