It’s that time of the year when millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change.. If one of your new years’ resolutions is to find a career that is fulfilling and rewarding, a career in care is something you should definitely consider. A care worker looks after people who require specialised […]
Read more >The weeks around Christmas are typically considered a time for celebration, the experience can be very different for those living with dementia. There is always so much to think about during the holiday season, so at Crouched Friars we have put together some tips to help you support your loved one during these times. Keep […]
Read more >There is no cure for dementia, but there are many ways in which you can improve the life of a person living with the disease. One of the ways Crouched Friars supports those living with dementia is with arts and crafts. Our residents take part in a variety of crafts and you can head over […]
Read more >A residential care home welcomes people from all walks of life to spend their older days in a loving and nurturing environment. Crouched Friars places great value in delivering care that honours the dignity and individuality of each of its residents. Such a safe and supportive space can be created for them through excellent infrastructure, […]
Read more >What a fantastic week it has been for us at Crouched Friars! Residents and staff are celebrating following the announcement of their most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, having achieved ‘Good’ CQC in all areas. Over the last two years, our Care Home Manager, Paulina, and her dedicated team have worked hard to ensure […]
Read more >As sad as it is to say goodbye to long summer evenings, there can be a sense of excitement with the great joys of Christmas and Halloween around the corner. However, with the worry of flu season and catching winter viruses the winter can become challenging. Cold spells and slippery pavements can mean less trips to […]
Read more >Our care team and residents have been remembering and honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the past couple of weeks. Many of our residents were deeply upset on hearing the news and so we have been supporting them through this difficult time. For many at Crouched Friars, the Queen has been a stable and […]
Read more >We recently hosted our inaugural summer fete at our care home in Colcheter, Crouched Friars. It was a huge success which you will know if you’ve been following us on Facebook! After a few of years of not being able to invite guests into the home, this event was so important to everyone at the […]
Read more >It’s been an exciting few weeks at Crouched Friars residential home as we have recently taken home gold in the local Colchester care home Commonwealth games! 12 of our lovely residents took part in the ‘Care HomeCommonwealth Games’ in July, delivered by FaNs (Friends and Neighbours) and Colchester Borough Council. We were amongst more than […]
Read more >Over the past two weeks, residents and staff at Crouched Friars have been busy with a variety of fun activities plus we’ve had some refurbishments done! Let’s take a look in more detail at what we’ve been up to recently. Lounge Makeover Crouched Friars’ main lounge recently had a makeover! The lounge had a coat […]
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