Sanctuary Care

🌟 Reflecting on an incredible 2024 at Sanctuary Care! 🌟 As we look back on 2024, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible achievements, milestones, and moments of joy that defined this year. From award-winning teams to inspiring individual accomplishments, this year has truly highlighted the dedication and excellence of our Sanctuary Care family. 🏆 Celebrating National Recognition Bartley Green Lodge was crowned Care Home of the Year at the National Care Awards 2024! Tilu Ngwira took home the prestigious Carer of the Year award, inspiring us all with his kindness and dedication to our residents. Norman McGlashan, our rising star, was named Care Newcomer of the Year, making an extraordinary impact in his new role. 🎹 Zimo’s Inspiring Volunteer Journey We’re overjoyed that Zimo, a 15-year-old volunteer at Iffley Residential and Nursing Care Home, was honoured with the Good Morning Britain 1 Million Minutes Young Volunteer Award. Adding to the excitement, Zimo received a personal message from pianist Lang Lang, inviting him to a London concert in 2025! 🌟 Homegrown Excellence Ashlee Boyne, our Contracts Team Apprentice, earned the Commerce Level 3/4 Apprentice of the Year award. Allanbank Care Home was recognised with the Nutrition & Eating Well Award at Scottish Care’s Care Home Awards. A huge congratulations to Chef Manager Sharon Marshall, Assistant Chef Leah Livingstone, and the entire team! ✨ Pushing Boundaries Business Development Manager Rukshani Senanayake soared to new heights with a charity skydive, raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Our ‘See Me’ campaign earned a PRCA Dare Award, showcasing the vibrant and fulfilling lives within our care homes. 💙 Supporting Wellbeing Team members across Sanctuary Care and Supported Living became Mental Health First Aiders, breaking stigma and providing essential support. 🎉 Together We Shine From inspiring conferences to meaningful celebrations, we’ve shared countless moments that strengthen our mission to enrich the lives of our residents and support one another. What an extraordinary year for Sanctuary Care. We couldn’t have done it without the passion, care, and dedication of our incredible team. Here's to 2025! 🙌

Happy New Year from all of us at Sanctuary Care! ✨ Our social media team will be back on here at 9am on Tuesday 2 January. Have a great time celebrating this evening! 🎉 #HappyNewYear #SeniorLiving #CommunityCare #NewYearCelebration

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible teams for everything they have done this year—you make a world of difference every single day to our residents. Our social media team will return at 9am on Friday 27 December. 😊 With Warm Wishes Sanctuary Care #MerryChristmas #ThankYouCarers #CareWithLove #SanctuaryCare

🎄✨ A Heartfelt Christmas Surprise at Bartley Green Lodge! ✨🎄 This week, we were delighted to welcome Sarah from Halesowen College, who came bearing a beautiful gift—a festive hamper filled with handmade Christmas cards and goodies, lovingly crafted by the talented students! This thoughtful gesture was a thank you to our team for supporting the students during their placements at Bartley Green Lodge. It’s wonderful to see the bonds of community and partnership growing stronger, especially during this season of giving and gratitude. 😊 A huge thank you to the students and staff at Halesowen College for this incredible surprise—you’ve made our Christmas even brighter! 🌟 #ChristmasCommunity #BartleyGreenLodge #HalesowenCollege #FestivePartnership #SanctuaryCare #SeasonOfGiving

🎉✨ Celebrating Zimo: Our Award-Winning Volunteer! ✨🎉 We are bursting with pride for Zimo, our incredible 15-year-old volunteer at Iffley Residential and Nursing Care Home in Oxford, who has been honoured as Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes Young Volunteer Award Winner! Zimo’s passion for making a difference shines through every moment he spends with our residents, whether playing the piano, enjoying a game of Scrabble, or simply sharing his time to bring joy and connection. And there was an extra surprise in store! While live on the show this morning, Zimo received a personal video message from his hero pianist, Lang Lang, who has invited him to attend his concert next year in London! Congratulations, Zimo! Your dedication and kindness inspire us all, and we couldn’t be prouder to support and celebrate you as part of our Sanctuary Care family! Zimo features at the end of today’s programme, which you can watch here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUknmGFp #1MillionMinutes #YoungVolunteer #ProudMoment #SanctuaryCare #Inspiration

A big thank you to Home Instead UK for spreading joy at Upton Dene! 🎁💙 We were delighted to welcome the team from Home Instead, who came to visit with gift bags for our residents. The thoughtful gesture brought so many smiles and our residents truly enjoyed opening their gifts. Moments like these mean so much and we’re so grateful for the kindness and generosity shown. Thank you again, Home Instead, for making the day so special! #ThankYou #CommunityKindness #UptonDene #MomentsThatMatter #SanctuaryCare

🏆 Bartley Green Lodge – Care Home of the Year! 🎉 We’re so proud to celebrate Bartley Green Lodge in Birmingham, crowned Care Home of the Year at the National Care Awards at the start of this month. Residents were overjoyed to receive a live FaceTime call from the winners’ stage, with Home Manager Kelly Thompson sharing the big news. Bartley Green is a true community where residents play an active role, from interviewing potential staff to chairing meetings. Staff go above and beyond, regularly visiting residents in hospital and even recreating Christmas celebrations for one resident who missed it. The team also focus on creating meaningful moments—like arranging for one resident to dog-sit Beryl the cockapoo because of his love for dogs. 🐾 Kelly said: “This award is testament to every single person in our Bartley Green community – our devoted staff, residents, and their loved ones, and we are so proud.” Congratulations to the amazing team at Bartley Green Lodge! 💙 #CareHomeOfTheYear #NationalCareAwards #BartleyGreenLodge #CommunitySpirit #SanctuaryCare

✨ Spreading Joy Through Song at Regent Care Home! Last week, some of our Volunteering team at Sanctuary Care team visited Regent Care Home in Worcester to fill the home with the sounds of Christmas carols and cheerful tunes! 🎄🎶 The residents joined in and loved having the team to sing to them! Did you know that singing has incredible benefits for our residents? 🎵 Boosts Mood: Music releases feel-good endorphins, lifting spirits and spreading smiles. 🧠 Supports Memory: Singing familiar songs can evoke precious memories and strengthen recall. 👫 Encourages Connection: It’s a shared experience that brings everyone together. 💪 Improves Wellbeing: Singing helps with breathing and relaxation, creating a sense of calm. Want to make a difference? You can volunteer at one of our care homes and help create moments just like this. Whether it’s singing, sharing a hobby, or simply spending time with our residents, your time and kindness can truly brighten someone’s day. Interested? Get in touch to find out how you can join our amazing community of volunteers! ✨ https://lnkd.in/egfPmVGV #SanctuaryCare #MusicAndWellbeing #SingingForJoy #VolunteerWithUs

🎉 Volunteering at Abercorn: Making Memories Together! 🎉 Last week, Sanctuary's Policy Stakeholder Relations Manager, Kevin, joined by George and Rebecca from his team, spent the day volunteering at Abercorn House care home in Hamilton. They helped make Cathy’s 96th birthday extra special! 🥳🎂 Jim, the singer, got everyone on their feet with his fantastic performance and the room was filled with joy, laughter and lots of dancing! 💃🕺 Volunteering is at the heart of what we do—it brings us closer to our residents, creates cherished memories and builds a sense of community. A huge thank you to Kevin, George, Rebecca, and everyone who made the day unforgettable! Want to make a difference? Why not look at volunteering at Sanctuary Care! You can do this by clicking on the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/egfPmVGV #Volunteering #CareCommunity #Happy96th #MakingADifference

🌟 Spotlight on Norman – Care Newcomer of the Year! 🌟 A huge congratulations to Norman, who won Care Newcomer of the Year at the National Care Awards! 🏆 Working across our homes in Scotland, Norman goes above and beyond to create safe, welcoming environments and enrich residents' lives. From volunteering on his days off to dressing as a bunny or Santa for celebrations, Norman’s passion and dedication are truly inspiring. One heartwarming story is his bond with a resident who became his ‘apprentice’—helping with DIY projects, complete with a uniform and pride of place on the staff photo board. 💛 Norman, you’re a superstar, and we’re so proud to have you on the team! 🎉 Huge congratulations!