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Located in Forest Gate with easy public transport and road access, we provide 24-hour residential and nursing care for people living with dementia in our dedicated Memory Lane Community as well as care for people living with physical disabilities.

18/09/2026

💜🌟💜 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING DOMESTIC TEAM 💜🌟💜

Thank you for the hard work you do each and every day, for keeping the home clean, welcoming and comfortable, and for doing everything you can to make our residents feel happy and cared for. ♥️

Your dedication and kindness never go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do.

Our residents wanted to say a special thank you too, and made a lovely card to show their appreciation. 🙌🏼💌

There was cake, presents, plenty of laughter and lots of smiles!😁🎂🎁

Thank you for everything you do, you are very much appreciated🤩 😊

15/09/2026

Building Stronger Community Connections 🤝
Our General Manager, Lavinia, recently carried out community engagement at Miles Hospital, taking the opportunity to meet and connect with visiting professionals.

Engaging with professionals in our local community is an important part of building strong relationships, creating new connections, and raising awareness of the support and services we provide. It was a valuable opportunity to share ideas, strengthen professional partnerships, and continue developing relationships that can make a positive difference for the people and communities we support.
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to connect with Lavinia. We look forward to continuing to build meaningful partnerships within our community. 💙

12/09/2026

💜🌟 A Fabulous Afternoon Out! 🌟💜

Our residents headed off to Creamy Cup Cafe for a lovely afternoon filled with delicious treats, plenty of tea, lots of laughter and wonderful conversations ☕🍰😄

Good food, good company and happy faces, what more could we ask for? ✨ Another precious memory made together 🌟 Barchester Healthcare

09/09/2026

💜🌟💜Ending Summer with a Bang 💜🌟💜

Our residents and their families had a wonderful afternoon enjoying a fantastic performance from the amazing tap dancer Ella Brown at our festival-themed party! 🌸🎶

It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer and start getting ready for the cosy months ahead. ❄️

There was plenty of dancing, smiling, laughter and fun, with our residents having the time of their lives.

A huge thank you to Ella Brown for helping us create such a memorable afternoon, and to all our wonderful families for joining us and making it so special.

What a lovely way to finish the summer 💜

07/09/2026

💜🌟💜Fun, Laughter and Ball Games 💜🌟💜

Our residents had a fun-filled day full of laughter, smiles and a little friendly competition! 😊

There was something for everyone, from balloon tennis and beach ball l to netball and a game of darts. 🎈🎾🏀🎯

But the big question is… who came out on top? 🏆😉

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30/08/2026

💜🌟💜 A Wonderful Afternoon of Entertainment! 💜🌟💜

Our residents enjoyed a truly lovely afternoon filled with fantastic entertainment from the wonderful Mark James! 🎶🎤

There was plenty of dancing, singing, laughter and togetherness, creating lots of happy smiles and joyful moments.

It was wonderful to see everyone joining in, having fun and making wonderful memories together. 💜

💜🌟 Barchester Healthcare

21/08/2026

💜🌟💜Asian Dance Workshop 💜🌟💜Our residents had a wonderful time taking part in an Asian dance workshop. They enjoyed learning new dance moves, listening to beautiful music and having lots of fun together. It was a joyful and engaging activity that brought smiles all around! 😃💃🏼

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19/08/2026

💜✨ 💜 Fun Harvester Outing 💜✨💜

We took our residents out for a lovely meal at Harvester, enjoying good food, great conversation and plenty of smiles along the way. 😌

It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying each other’s company, encouraging engagement, conversation and creating fantastic memories together. 💕✨

A lovely outing filled with laughter, fun and enjoyment 💜✨💜

09/08/2026

💜✨ 💜Musical Memories 💜✨💜

Our residents enjoyed a truly delightful theatre performance of Musical Memories. The show took everyone on a wonderful journey through time, bringing to life familiar songs, stories and moments from the past.

Our residents were transported on adventures beyond belief, reminiscing about special times and creating new memories along the way. There was plenty of laughter and smiles as everyone joined in and enjoyed the magic of the performance.

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with music, joy and treasured memories
Moments that we hope will stay with us for a lifetime. 🎭 ❤️

A huge thank you to the performers for bringing so much happiness to our residents 💜 Barchester Healthcare

02/08/2026

💜🌟💜Fantastic Summer BBQ enjoyed with delicious food, family and friends 💜🌟💜 A wonderful day filled with games, karaoke, music, laughter, and fantastic entertainment from Mark James. Creating happy memories to last a lifetime! ☀️🎤🎶🍔 Also a huge congratulations to the winners who won the raffle raising £77.03 for barchester's charitable foundation. These were Julie ,Dawn and Cortez winning the main prize- A day in the sauna for two people 👏🏼 congratulations Barchester Healthcare

01/07/2026

👰 Resident Celebrates Granddaughter’s Wedding Blessing 🤵

The team at Derham House Care Home in were delighted to help one of their much-loved residents, June, enjoy a very special day when she attended her granddaughter’s wedding blessing at St Helen & St Giles Church in Rainham, surrounded by family and friends.

June was delighted to witness such an important milestone in her granddaughter’s life and to share in the joy of the occasion.
Following the service, the celebrations continued back at Derham House, where family and friends gathered for a reception.

June, who recently turned 89, commented: “I have had such a marvellous day, my granddaughter, Keeley, looks absolutely beautiful, I am over the moon for her and Daniel, they are such a gorgeous couple. It has been fantastic to celebrate with them and have all my family together.”

What an unforgettable day for all involved! 👏

Derham House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

29/06/2026

⛳️🤸‍♀️ Get Ready to Get Barchester Moving ⛳️🤸‍♀️

From 6th to 12th July, residents, patients, families, friends and colleagues across the country will be getting active as part of Get Barchester Moving Week 2026 – a fun-filled week of movement and fundraising in support of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

There’ll be something for everyone – from gentle exercises and dance sessions to sponsored walks, live entertainment and more – all designed to put the ‘fun’ into fundraising while promoting movement and wellbeing.

The Foundation helps older people and those living with disabilities stay connected to their local communities.

Let’s get moving and make a difference together.

26/06/2026

⭐ Waterside Court Donates £1,000 to Cycling Charity ⭐

Waterside Court Care Home in recently presented Cycling Without Age with a cheque for £1,000 to support their wonderful contribution in enriching the lives of care home residents and the wider Wallingford community.

Cycling Without Age in Wallingford offers free trishaw rides to residents of care homes and day centres and for elderly local residents, helping to combat loneliness and social isolation.

The grant has been awarded on behalf of Barchester's Charitable Foundation.

Mike Heath MBE, Operations Manager, said, “The donation is very much welcomed and appreciated and will be a huge help in continuing our contribution to the wellbeing and enjoyment of Wallingford residents.”

Heather, a resident at the home, shared, “Going through Wallingford Town Centre and waving out to people I know, makes my day. We feel very much part of the community.” 👏

Waterside Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

24/06/2026

☀️ Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Safety Tips for Hydration 💧

Learn why staying hydrated is especially important for older adults during the summer. Discover expert tips for keeping safe and cool in the warmer months.

23/06/2026

🎉 Hafan Y Coed Celebrates Excellent CIW Ratings 🎉

Hafan Y Coed Care Home in passed a recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspection with ‘Excellent’ ratings - the best possible ratings – across the board, after being praised for operating a safe, well-maintained, caring and well-led service.

The report stated that there was a strong sense of community and teamwork in the home nurtured by a very well-respected management team who promote choice, independence and positive wellbeing outcomes for their residents.

A relative commented: “They go over and above what’s required. It’s the thoughtful little things, you don’t need to ask, they just do it.”

Our COO, Natasha Lazovic, visited Hafan Y Coed to congratulate the team on the home’s Excellent ratings and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement. She shared: “Hafan Y Coed is a fantastic home delivering exceptional care to its residents, I couldn’t be prouder of General Manager, Sarah, and every single member of staff here. I am delighted to be here today to congratulate everyone personally, meet the residents and chat to the team about their wonderful work.”

Huge congratulations to everyone at Hafan Y Coed Care Home - Barchester Healthcare. What an excellent achievement! 👏

19/06/2026

⭐ Elgar Court Wins Prestigious Award ⭐

We’re happy to share that Elgar Court Care Home in has scooped the Best Residential Care Home Award for 2026 in Worcestershire. The home has been chosen out of a number of care homes across Worcestershire.

Elgar Court is a luxury residential care home and opened in July 2023. The care home offers bespoke person-centred residential and dementia care, and is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Malvern Hills – the town which was voted in 2026 as the best place to live in the Midlands.

Congratulations to everyone at Elgar Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare. What an amazing achievement! 👏

17/06/2026

🚴‍♀️ Tour de Barchester 2026 Highlights 🚴‍♂️

We’ve created a lovely video showcasing some of the highlights from this year’s Tour de Barchester – a gruelling 200-mile cycling challenge.

Thanks to the incredible support of our colleagues, care homes, sponsors and suppliers, we raised over £64,000 for Barchester's Charitable Foundation, which supports older people and other adults living with a disability or a mental health condition by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported the event. Your energy, generosity and determination made all the difference.

12/06/2026

🥇 Double Win at the HealthInvestor Awards 2026 🥇

We’re excited to share that Barchester Healthcare has been named Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year in the Large Group category and our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, won the Outstanding Contribution Award for his exemplary leadership at this year’s HealthInvestor Awards.

The HealthInvestor Awards recognise achievement and celebrate the very best in health and social care. The Outstanding Contribution award is judged by an independent panel of industry experts who look across the entire health and social care sector for an individual who has excelled in their field.

10/06/2026

⭐ Happy Carers Week ⭐

This week, we would like to shine a spotlight on our incredible carers and all our dedicated colleagues.

Your commitment to providing outstanding care to residents and patients is truly inspirational.

Thank you for everything you do! Your hard work, dedication and support make all the difference.

04/06/2026

🎉 Elderwood House is Now Complete 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that the Mayor of Swanley, Councillor Michael Horwood, has celebrated the completion of our new luxury care home in , Elderwood House, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Our CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and General Manager, Liza Burchell, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 62-bed care home.

The home has been designed with residents’ comfort in mind and the team at Elderwood House will offer residential support, respite stays and dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Elderwood House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

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