Here’s to our Fabulous Nurses!
We love to recognise our valued staff at Ford Place! Sunday 12th May was International Nurses’ Day and we marked the celebration with an afternoon tea party for the whole nursing team who took some time out to reflect on what it is they enjoy most about being a nurse. “As a nurse I love […]
Awards Success at Ford Place
Our award success continued in February with a win at the Norfolk Care Awards. We beat off tough competition to scoop the ‘Effective Coordination in End of Life Care’ Award at the ceremony. We were praised for our holistic end of life care that was unlike any other that the judges had seen. We are […]
Our first Resident Seminar at Ford Place!
As part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, one of our residents hosted an event to raise awareness about the disease and living with it. Alan Bateman’s excellent seminar helped raise awareness among staff, visitors and fellow residents. There was great feedback about the session with comments about the interesting facts and personal anecdotes that made the […]
Pop it in the Post – a tour of Post History
Many of you may have seen the ‘Pop it in the Post’ exhibition which we were lucky enough to have been loaned by the National Postal Museum. The display told the history of the postal system, including banners with fun facts about the history of mail and authentic uniforms for everyone to try on. The […]
Stow Healthcare Awards Success – 2018
Congratulations to all of our staff who were nominated and received awards and finalist places last year. We are extremely proud of all of you! Laing Buisson National Awards 2018 • Winner- Residential Care Provider – Stow Healthcare Bury Free Press Business Awards 2018 • Winner- Business Leader of the Year, Ruth French, Stow Healthcare […]
Incredible Turnaround for Halstead Hall
There was a special Christmas Present for staff and residents at Halstead Hall as it was rated ‘Good’ by CQC in their inspection report published on Christmas Eve. Inspectors noted the significant change” seen under the new ownership in the last 12 months as the home was rated Good overall and outstanding in the ‘Well […]
Stow Healthcare’s Outstanding Hat Trick!
They say that things come in threes, and that certainly was the case when we received the fabulous news that Stowlangtoft Hall had been rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC after their inspection in October 2018. Inspectors rated the areas ‘Caring’ and ‘Responsive’ as Outstanding, resulting in an overall ‘Outstanding rating.’ The inspectors said in their report: […]
Brandon Park is Doubly Outstanding!
Staff and residents of Brandon Park Nursing Home are jumping for joy after CQC visited the home and gave it it’s second ‘Outstanding’ rating. Following the CQC’s unannounced visit in September, the inspectors said in their report: “There was an exceptionally strong family ethos within the home of treating people as individuals and with respect. […]
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 […]
Long Service Awards for Dedicated Staff
This year Stow Healthcare launched our Long Service Award Scheme to recognise and reward staff for their considerable length of service dedicated to the home and its residents. Home Manager Alison, presented the awards to staff. In total, 9 staff at Ford Place received awards for reaching service milestones including 10, 15 and 20 years […]
