Nightingale Hammerson

12/08/2026

07/08/2026

We're delighted to share that our Chief Executive, Jenny Pattinson, has been recognised in the Radar Healthcare Care Home Professional Power List 2026, celebrating 30 leaders helping to shape the future of social care across the UK.

This recognition reflects Jenny's commitment to championing compassionate, person-centred care and advocating for a future where the social care workforce is valued, providers are supported to thrive, and more people can access outstanding care.

As discussions continue around the future of adult social care, we're proud that Nightingale Hammerson is helping to lead the conversation and demonstrate what exceptional care looks like every day.

Read the full story on our website: https://nightingalehammerson.org/news/jenny-pattinson-recognised-among-the-uks-leading-voices-in-social-care/

We are delighted to share that our Chief Executive, Jenny Pattinson, has been named in the Radar Healthcare Care Home ...

05/08/2026

Our French Club gathered for an emotional fond farewell to Adam, one of our wonderful Austrian volunteers.

His kindness, enthusiasm and fluent French have made him such a valued part of the group.

Residents celebrated in true French style with a delicious spread of cheese, wine and freshly baked cheese straws, lovingly prepared by Chef Natalie.

Together they sang Gilbert Bécaud's Au revoir, chatted in French about Adam's future plans and shared plenty of laughter.

Resident Suad summed it up perfectly, “Adam has blossomed into a confident young man who, at times, was even happy to lead the group. When the loudspeaker refused to work, he even sang Edith Piaff’s La vie en Rose, to the group. He was a star!”

Adam, thank you for being part of the weekly Hammerson House French Conversation. We will all miss you.

Au revoir et bonne chance!

03/08/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome author Andrew Tweeddale to Nightingale House for a wonderful morning discussing his book, Only Breath and Shadow.

Andrew, who is the son-in-law of one of our Residents, shared fascinating insights into his writing journey and generously donated several copies of his book to our library for everyone to enjoy.

A heartfelt thank you, Andrew, for spending time with us and for your thoughtful gift. We look forward to seeing your books being enjoyed by our Residents! 📚✨

31/07/2026

Our Residents at Nightingale House enjoyed a beautiful flower arranging session in partnership with Freddie's Flowers, learning about flowers before creating gorgeous bouquets and sharing stories and laughter over a cup of tea 💐🌸

15/07/2026

Joe Slyper, the UK's oldest Jewish man, our oldest Resident and the oldest male member of the United Synagogues, is celebrating an incredible milestone as he turns 107 years old today.

Born in 1919 and raised in East London, Joe has witnessed more than a century of extraordinary change. From handwritten letters to smartphones and artificial intelligence, he has seen the world transformed. Along the way, he has lived through five British monarchs and 24 Prime Ministers, from David Lloyd George to Keir Starmer. Despite his impressive age, Joe looks 20 years younger and is known for his warm smile.

In 1939, Joe volunteered for the British Army, training as a signaller and later becoming a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment. The following year, he married the love of his life, Rose, at East London Synagogue. They shared a devoted marriage for 73 years until Rose's passing.

A much-loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Joe has dedicated his life to his family, built a successful career, served his community and remained a passionate Tottenham Hotspur supporter throughout the decades.

Reflecting on his remarkable life, Joe says:

"I've had a good life. I feel blessed. And now I have time to enjoy the time I have left, playing games on my iPad."

Everyone at Nightingale Hammerson is delighted to celebrate Joe's extraordinary birthday and the incredible life he continues to lead. Joe's celebration is made even more special as Nightingale Hammerson is privileged to care for ten remarkable centenarians, each with their own unique story and a lifetime of memories to share.

Happy 107th birthday, Joe!

14/07/2026

Ballot results are out! 🏃‍♀️

Missed out on a place in the London Marathon 2027 ballot? You still have the chance to take on this iconic challenge with one of our much coveted charity places.

Join on Sunday 25 April 2027 and make every mile count, helping us provide outstanding residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care for older members of our community.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or tackling your very first marathon, we'll be with you every step of the way with fundraising support, training encouragement and an unforgettable race-day experience.

Our charity places are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don't miss your chance.

Apply today: https://nightingalehammerson.org/london-marathon-2027/

13/07/2026

We were proud to be part of this year's Palliative & End-of-Life Care Awards, celebrating the exceptional individuals and organisations making a difference in compassionate care.

Nightingale Hammerson was honoured to sponsor The Palliative Residential Care Provider Award, with our Chief Executive, Jennifer Pattinson, serving as a judge.

We were especially proud to celebrate our Trustee, Dr Ros Taylor MBE, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award and our Reach programme, which was Highly Commended.

Well done to all our teams who were shortlisted for various other awards:

- Ronson Household Teams – The Palliative Care Team Award for Residential and Nursing Homes (Not for Profit)

- Daisy Grace Pillora and Fatima Dos Santos – The Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing (Not for Profit) Award

- Reach by Nightingale Hammerson – Best Fundraiser, Influencer and Campaigner Award & The Partnership Working Across Health & Social Care Award

- Daisy Grace Pillora – The Palliative Frontline Leader Award

- Mannya Odimba and Samsam Abshir – The Palliative Care Manager Award for Residential and Nursing Homes

- Nightingale Hammerson – The Palliative Residential Care Provider Award

These achievements reflect the dedication and expertise of our teams, who continue to provide outstanding care and support to Residents and their families every day.

Great British Care Awards

06/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our annual Networking Events at Nightingale House and Hammerson House.

It was a pleasure to welcome a broad range of professionals into our homes to learn more about how Nightingale Hammerson supports older Jewish people, connect with our multi-disciplinary teams and share ideas from across health and social care.

We were delighted to hear from our inspiring keynote speakers, Dr Adrian Tookman and Prof Graham Stokes, who sparked thought-provoking discussions on palliative and end-of-life care, innovative dementia care and challenging the myths that can prevent people from receiving the support they need.

Thank you to all those who also set up stands: Teton, Jewish Deaf Association, PainChek, CareHomeLife, Apples and Honey Nightingale and Excellent Care 1st Podiatry.

We're already looking forward to welcoming many of you back for our annual Care Home Research Forum on Thursday 5 November. Early bird tickets are now on sale.

Find out more and book your place: https://nightingalehammerson.org/reach-by-nightingale-hammerson/care-home-research-forum-2026/

29/06/2026

We are proud to announce that we were Highly Commended in the Technology and Innovation Award category at The Stars of Social Care Awards for our Reach Programme.

We’ve been supporting people caring for loved ones at home by providing a free library of 100 practical advice videos to help families navigate their caring journey.

We are also delighted that members of our team were shortlisted in several other award categories:
✨ Exceptional Care Home Nurse - Daisy and Fatima
✨ Care Home Nutrition - Caryn
✨ Dementia Specialist - Nikko

Well done to all our teams for your dedication, compassion and commitment.