Partnership Working with Diddi Dance
The benefits of children and the elderly having the opportunity to send time together have recently been a hot topic in the media. We have been embracing this opportunity to get to know some new friends of pre-school age with our weekly diddi dance class. The classes started in October after Charlotte Foxley, organiser of […]
Long Service recognition for Staff
This year Stow Healthcare launched their Long Service Award Scheme to recognise and reward staff for their considerable length of service dedicated to the home and its residents. In total, 3 staff at Halstead Hall received awards for reaching service milestones including 10 and 15 years. Congratulations to the following staff: Recognition for 15 Years’ […]
Stow Healthcare wins National Award!
We are thrilled to announce that Stow Healthcare was named Residential Care Provider of the Year at one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, the LaingBuisson Awards 2018. More than 1,000 people were present at the glittering awards ceremony at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge which celebrated the best in health and social […]
Stow in Bloom Success!
This summer we have been encouraging residents to get creative in the garden with the launch of our inaugural ‘Stow in Bloom’ competition, to engage residents, families, staff and volunteers to contribute to the effort to find ‘Best in Stow’! With categories ranging from tallest sunflower, to best hanging basket or vegetable crop, there has […]
Getting into the Caribbean Swing of it!
Resident and staff enjoyed some Caribbean fun with our special Caribbean afternoon in August. The team organised a wonderful schedule of events for the day including a special Caribbean Menu including Caribbean Chicken Kebabs and Curry sauce! This was followed by an afternoon of music and dancing with Caribbean punch and mocktails. Staff dressed in […]
Tea at the (Halstead) Ritz!
Residents enjoyed a ‘Tea at the Ritz’ afternoon with a posh High Tea in vintage crockery. The kitchen prepared a fabulous selection of cucumber sandwiches, savoury treats, a selection of iced buns and make shift pink champagne (raspberry lemonade). One resident said, “It reminded me of the days of Lyons Tea Rooms and the Nippys […]
We Could be Heroes!
There are so many heroes at Halstead Hall, we wanted to give people the opportunity to recognise someone who has helped you, or done something special for you. We have launched a new heroes board at Halstead hall which is located outside the dining room with lots of blank hearts and instructions on how the […]
Sister Home, Melford Court, rated ‘Good’
We are delighted to report that Melford Court has been rated ‘as good overall and also good in all five categories by CQC following their May inspection. The inspectors said they found: “a welcoming, open and uplifting culture at the home.” as well as commenting that “the entire staff team worked cohesively together.” We are […]
Halstead Hall Refurbishment News
Work is continuing apace on the refurbishment of Halstead Hall. We thank you for your patience as we progress our work to make a fantastic new entrance lobby and adjoining Coffee Lounge for you all. The new Coffee Lounge will occupy the space where the Office previously was. We now have a new Office just […]
Student Fundraiser brings joy to our Residents
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Natalie Buck for her fantastic fundraising efforts for our residents. Natalie, a student from Southend on Sea, has been fundraising for the home as part of her school citizenship project and has made over £300 which she chose to spend on activities equipment for residents at […]
