News & care blog

Are you thinking about a career in care? At Agincare, we look past just qualifications and previous experience, recruiting only the best based on their compassion and heart to care. …

Cllr Evelyn Akoto, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Southwark Council visited Waterside Care Home to officially open our new specialist Avon Unit which has increased nursing care and …

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Rogers House Residential Care Home in Gillingham, Medway from Rapport Housing and Care. The acquisition follows a transition period to enable a …

Residents of our Agincourt Care Home in Weymouth have enjoyed a bustling social calendar packed-full of activities, including trishaw rides across town and a bumper Rugby World Cup party! Organised …

We are proud to announce that experienced care professional Cher Goodyer-El Meheiry has been appointed as Clinical Lead for our live-in care service. Cher oversees all clinical aspects of our …

18-24th September marks Professional Care Worker’s Week 2023 – a great annual campaign from the Care Worker’s Charity to recognise and raise awareness of the life-changing work that professional care …

Thursday 21st September marks World Alzheimer’s Day – a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Dementia is one of the biggest healthcare …

Our Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester brought the local community together by hosting a visit from the virtual dementia tour bus – an eye-opening experience of what life can be …

Joyce Snowdon was joined by three generations of family to celebrate her 100th birthday in style at Chalgrove, our care and nursing home in Poole. The care home was adorned …

We are delighted to share with you the latest edition of the Agincare quarterly newsletter. Front and centre are the Agincare Heroes Awards 2023 – our fantastic ceremony celebrating extraordinary …

Mayor Councillor Louis Stark has officially opened our new Ross-on-Wye home care branch in George Place on Gloucester Road. Our new service covers the Ross-on-Wye community as well as surrounding …

We were so thrilled to take part in Care Home Open Week (26th June – 3rd July) – a brilliant campaign by Championing Social Care to encourage local people to …

Danielle Hooper has been named Care Worker of the Year at our Agincare Heroes Awards 2023. Just 13 winners out of our 4,000 strong workforce nationwide were presented with a prestigious …

Training Now has been named Support Service of the Year at the prestigious Agincare Heroes Awards 2023 held at The Manor House in Castle Combe, Wiltshire. As part of the …

On Tuesday 20th June, we celebrated our extraordinary workforce at the Agincare Heroes Awards 2023 held at The Manor House in picturesque Castle Combe, Wiltshire. 13 winners from our 4,000 …

Dementia is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is currently no cure, a significant amount of research is being done on this subject. Oxford University in …

In 2007, one of Britain’s biggest and most-loved authors, Sir Terry Pratchett, announced to the world’s media that he had been diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease known as posterior cortical …

Agincare is proud to be taking part in Dementia Action week (15-21 May) – an annual campaign by the Alzheimer’s Society that aims to encourage people to act on dementia. …

Celebrations and good cheer spread across Agincare this weekend as we marked the Coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey. Union Jack flags were unfurled, Coronation quiche consumed and garden …

Our talented team at the Poole home care service have excelled themselves after being rated as ‘Good’ in all key areas following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission …

From 6 April 2018 employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses. Agincare UK …

Life at the Furlong Close supported living community in Rowde is going from strength-to-strength following the appointment of our Agincare Enable (Swindon and Wiltshire) service as the new provider of …

We are pleased to announce that Agincare has been appointed by Southwark Council to operate four care homes under a long-term partnership arrangement, extending our nationwide reach into the capital.  …

The team at our Home Care service in Oxford are celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ overall in all key areas (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led) following an inspection by …

Our team at Trafalgar Care Home in Weymouth are celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC report saw the service rated …

Agincare is celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing stories of some the amazing women from our care services. Carly Trevett Registered Manager – Agincare Home Care Service Dorchester Carly is …

Nightingale, our new care and nursing home in Derby is now open, hosting viewings and welcoming residents. With a £2million programme of full refurbishment and renovation, Nightingale Care and Nursing …

Donna Lukoschus has been appointed as Registered Manager of  our new Nightingale Care and Nursing Home in Derby, which is undergoing a £2million full refurbishment and set to welcome its …

We are delighted to share the news that two of our residents at our Rochester Care Home in Kent, Doris and Freda, celebrated their 100th birthdays last week! However, what’s …

A big thank you to all who came to our special one-day art exhibition on Valentine’s Day where we displayed artwork made by residents from Agincourt, Trafalgar, Crecy and Cheriton …

It’s National Apprenticeships Week! And here at Agincare we are proud to be celebrating this annual event with over 350 of our own team members working towards a qualification. This …

It is an exciting time for Fulford Care & Nursing Home as a new chapter opens. Welcoming a new Registered Manager and a new dementia wing, our Littlehampton home has …

Cordelia House, our care home in Fareham, Hampshire, has been rated ‘Good’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the independent healthcare body that regulates health and …

We are delighted to share with you our Winter 2023 quarterly newsletter which is packed with the latest news and updates from across Agincare’s services. Inside you can read about: …

Following on from the success of 2022, we are delighted to announce that our Agincare Heroes Awards our back for 2023! The Agincare Heroes awards pay tribute to our incredible …

Music, laughter, drinks and dancing were all part of the New Year’s Eve fun at Fulford, our care and nursing home in Littlehampton. As 2022 drew to a close, our …

We are delighted to announce that both our Gorseway Manor Care Home and Gorseway Nursing Home at Gorseway Park retirement village in Hayling Island, Hampshire, have been rated ‘Good’ following …

We are thrilled to announce that live-in care worker Olimpia Costea has picked up two trophies at the South East Great British Care Awards which took place on Saturday 18th …

Furlong Close, the latest addition to Agincare Enable’s supported living services, has launched a new programme to support tenants in gaining the vital skills they need for independent living. The …

We are delighted to announce that experienced care professional Gemma Brown has taken on the reigns as the new Registered Manager of Lansdowne Hill, our care home in the Wiltshire …

We are pleased and delighted to welcome Beaufort Park Care Home and Retirement Village in Burnham-on-Sea into the Agincare family’s growing portfolio of high quality care and nursing homes nationwide. …

It’s been all treats and no tricks in our care homes across the country! Our wonderful activities teams have been busy at work to create fun, atmosphere and experiences to …

Congratulations to our training partner Training Now, which has been rated ‘Good’ in all categories in a report published following inspection by Ofsted in September 2022. Training Now is based …

An exciting future lies ahead for Cheriton, our CQC ‘Good’-rated care Care Home in Dorchester, following the arrival of new Registered Manager Helen Persey. Before joining Cheriton Care Home, Helen …

At St Peter’s Park, our Bexhill care home activities are a way of life. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile, or air mile in this case… Armchair travel …

103 year-old Ruby Morris, resident of Cheriton, our Care Home in Dorchester, had one simple wish to visit Weymouth beach. She wanted only to relive the simple pleasures that were …

We are proud to be a Founding Member of the £500 Challenge – a fundraising campaign launched by The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) at the Care Show at Birmingham NEC …

We’re delighted to announce that Agincare has been named Large Business of the Year at the inaugural Central South Business Awards held at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The awards, …

Waterloo, our Care Home in the quaint village of Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne in Dorset, has been rated as ‘Good’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission …

This week (12th to 16th September) marks the start of the 5th annual Professional Care Workers’ Week. The weeklong event, organised by The Care Workers’ Charity, provides a focal point …

Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) aims to bring the care sector together to discuss the key challenges that lie ahead, but also to strengthen colleagues and champion the incredible care …

Just when we thought the heatwave was over, last week saw the return of sweltering temperatures once again. Though not as severe as the record-breaking highs of 40C in July, …

At an exclusive awards ceremony, live-in care worker Marina Aliri was announced as the winner one of our twelve Agincare Hero Awards. The prestigious awards were held at The Manor …

Cheriton, our Agincare care home nestled in the quiet surroundings of Dorchester, has recently been rated as ‘Good’ following an inspection by independent care watchdog CQC (Care Quality Commission). The …

Samantha Squibb, Registered Manager of Cordelia House Care Home in Fareham, has been honoured as one of our first ever Agincare Heroes at a prestigious awards ceremony held this summer. …

Agincare Enable is entering a new era of growth with its new Managing Director, Sarnjeet Banwait. I’m delighted. My experience has already been positive. The company culture has been so …

Agincourt, our care home in Weymouth has been rated as ‘Good’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission – the regulator of health and social care in England. …

This summer saw live-in care worker Babadeji Sule honoured as one of our first ever Agincare Heroes. The prestigious awards ceremony paid tribute to extraordinary members of our team that …

In June 2022, live-in care worker Yvette Stubbs was named as one of our twelve Agincare Heroes. The prestigious award paid tribute to extraordinary members of our team that have …

Our first ever Agincare Heroes awards ceremony was incredible. Following the very special event on the 27th of June 2022, we are delighted to be able to share the joy …

On the 30th of June, Head Office’s dedicated workers became dedicated walkers with a fundraising Care Workers’ Charity walk! Agincare’s Head Office team in Castletown completed a 10K sponsored walk …

Care Home Open Week 2022 has been a blast! Last week, our care homes hosted an event to remember. Following Care Home Open Week preparations, residents and teams enjoyed a countrywide …

On 27th June 2022, we announced the extraordinary winners of our first ever Agincare Heroes Award. The exclusive ceremony was preceded by welcome drinks and lunch before winners were honoured …

Anticipation is brewing as we prepare for the upcoming Care Home Open Week! This week is the nationwide initiative from Championing Social Care, inviting communities to visit their nearest homes. …

Our care homes put on a right royal show for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! With Queen Elizabeth II celebrating 70 years on the throne this June, our care teams and …

With our Head Office based in Castletown, Portland, Agincare is one of the biggest employers in south Dorset, creating jobs and supporting the local economy. It’s been over 35 years …

We are pleased to offer care worker sponsorship for people in the EU to join our teams as part of the UK government’s new Health and Care Worker visa. Agincare …

This week (16th to 22nd May) marks the 2022 Learning at Work Week; a national campaign that focuses on increasing understanding, knowledge and engagement in lifelong and continual learning. The …

Agincare is set to acquire prestigious Beaufort House from farming charity Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). We are working closely with RABI to ensure a smooth transition takes place for …

The Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate, Councillor Trevor Chapman, has officially opened our new regional head office in Harrogate, which brings high quality, person-centred home care and live in-care …

From 6 April 2018 employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses. Agincare UK …

We are delighted to be chosen as the new on-site provider of home care at Sanctuary Retirement Living’s Dunboyne Court in Torquay (pictured) and Whitley Court in Paignton extra care …

Knowing what care options might be right for you or a loved one can be difficult. With so much information, the biggest challenge is often knowing where to start. Our …

Recently at Blenheim in Bournemouth, a very special care home celebration took place for two residents. Celebrating 60 years of marriage – their diamond anniversary – Dave and Valerie had …

The care and nursing home in Bexhill-on-Sea at St Peter’s Park Retirement Village has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulator, in a report recently published following …

Registered Manager, Karen Harding is spearheading Agincare’s expansion of its care services to provide live-in care in Harrogate and the North of England. The new regional head office based in …

A day in the life of a care home at Agincare is full of comfort, support and stimulation. Residents’ days are frequently peppered with visits from family and friends, trips …

We’re proud to support the national Social Care Day of  Remembrance and Reflection on the 17th of March 2022. It is an opportunity to reflect on the important work of …

When looking for care, a care home may seem like the only option. This is particularly true if you or a loved one requires a high level of support that …

We are delighted to announce our first #Agincareer competition winner! Our Agincare employees have been challenged to create posts on various social media channels showing us why they love their …

We are delighted to announce the opening of  a new regional home care office in Witney High Street, delivering high quality home care in Oxford and the surrounding area. Our …

For those visiting Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, our teams are welcoming and warm. For those running into Johanna Casemore, one of our Activities Coordinators, their day is guaranteed to …

Live-in care has always seen a higher number of women to men in the sector. The nurturing instinct has continually found its place in the world of care. However, everyone …

From 6 April 2018 employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses. Agincare UK …

Visits, trips out and activities are a way of life at Tilford, our care and nursing home in Farnham in Surrey. We know that social interaction is an integral part …

Trafalgar, our Weymouth dementia care home, provides its residents more than home comforts. For many, arriving at a care home simply means settling in to a new and more secure …

Agincare Enable is developing its supported living services at Maidstone Road. An extension to one of the two bungalows at the Maidstone road site is the next step in Agincare …

Visits, trips out, activities and celebrations are a way of life at our residential care homes; and that’s never been more important than during the Covid pandemic. We know that social …

Agincare Enable, which provides support for people with complex needs, is expanding its supported living accommodation in Medway. Byron Court, named after the Romantic poet, Lord Byron, has been developed …

This week marks the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week. And what better time is there to shine light on the positive impact that apprenticeships are having on our apprentices, and …

Natalia, a home care assistant with Agincare, began providing support to Danielle two years ago, and ever since the pair have developed a real bond of trust. Because of this, …

Reeja Renchi is 34, an experienced healthcare professional, and one of five new arrivals pursuing care jobs in the UK through Agincare International. Reeja is vivacious, energetic and friendly. She …

An unwavering commitment to keeping the wellbeing of everyone that draws on our services at the heart of everything we do is the key theme that runs through our newly …

It really has been the most wonderful time of the year! Trees, gifts and delicious food are always a big part of the festive magic for care homes at Christmas …

We welcomed a record-breaking 1114 care home visitors during Christmas week (20-26 December), following strongly on from 1004 visitors in the week before. Visits to our care homes, of which …

People say that the spirit of Christmas is giving. For the community at our Victory care home in Chatham, gifts have come in the form of acts of kinship. The …

This Christmas, winter wonders are taking place in Elf and Social Care… St Peter’s Park, our Bexhill care home brought Christmas to the community when Santa’s little helpers visited during …

Older people and those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer) are particularly at risk of COVID-19. We are doing absolutely everything we …

The festive spirit is alive and well at Blenheim, our Bournemouth care home, after a mystery gift of hand knitted blankets, slippers and lavender bags arrived on the doorstep in …

For the past 11 years Elizabeth has been receiving personalised live-in care from Agincare. Thanks to the support of live-in care worker, Oly, and holiday cover, Mark, she has seen …

We know that visiting is an integral part of care home life. It is vitally important for maintaining the health and wellbeing of our residents. It means that family and friends can …

Answers to frequently asked questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and care provision for our clients and their families. We are following the latest Government guidance (April 2023) regarding relaxation on the mandatory …

Last week, Sue went downstairs for the first time in over a year. This was thanks to the incredible group effort of our live-in care support team, builders, social workers …

Following BBC Panorama’s broadcast (6/12/21) about international investors in UK care homes, we would like to reassure everyone that draws on our services that Agincare remains independent and without the …

We are delighted and honoured to announce that our Chief Executive Raina Summerson has been recognised as an Ambassador for John’s Campaign. It is a national campaign which stands up …

Established for over 35 years, Agincare has always been a diverse and multi-national company. Our workforce represents the best from around the world. In order to keep pace with our …

This year marks our 35th anniversary of delivering care in your community. I have no intention of slowing down… These were the words of our Founder and Chairman Derek Luckhurst …

Agincare Enable is embracing health and social care innovation; using assistive technology solutions to improve its services. Enable supports people who may have a learning disability, autistic spectrum condition, or …

For our amazing home care worker Sydney the call to care is strong. But it was only when Covid struck that the realisation dawned, bringing a life changing moment, and …

Sam Fidler’s care home career has taken off with promotion to Deputy Manager at Cheriton, our care home in Dorchester. She knows the home, on Weymouth Avenue, and its residents …

If you are looking for a good care home in Swanage, then look no further. Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission …

On Remembrance day, we remember those who have served, and continue to serve, in the Armed Forces. To mark the occasion, our South West live-in care team ran a poppy …

Remembering those who gave their lives for us in conflict is just as important now as it has ever been. For many of our care home residents, such as those …

If you’ve got the heart, then a our care manager job could be just the ticket for you. How can we help? That’s the first thing our Domiciliary Care Manager …

Quite often, it is the little things that make the biggest difference. While having a care worker move into your house may be a big thing, it is the small, …

We are extremely pleased to have launched extra care assisted living services for Housing 21’s Edward Jenner Court, a new-build scheme in Oakwood Drive, Lyde Green, Bristol. Edward Jenner Court’s …

In light of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to share our friend and colleague, Sam Duckworth’s personal battle with breast cancer to help raise awareness during …

Our amazing people travel a range of colourful and interesting roads on their way to becoming a home care worker. Some are dyed-in-the-wool, experienced care workers who come with a …

We’re all treats and no tricks at our Chippenham home care branch! Throughout the month of October, home care workers in Chippenham have been treated to spine-chilling delights in a …

Lillie, 19, is a home care assistant at our Bristol home care office. She began her home care job in February 2021 with little awareness of either the passion it …

We’ve got great opportunities for anyone that wants to kick start a career in care. With our training and support you can quickly develop, progress and realise your potential. You …

Zoe Price is the new manager of our Weymouth Care Home Trafalgar on Dorchester Road. She steps into the role following retirement of the previous manager, and joins from Trafalgar’s …

With lots of people retiring to the county every year, it’s not surprising that care homes in Dorset are extremely popular. And when people find it hard to cope at …

The scores are in, the votes have been counted and verified, and… it’s a 10 for our Agincare homes! This month, residents and care teams waltzed into our hearts with …

At Gorseway Nursing Home on Hayling Island, we welcome everyone who sets foot in our grounds with friendliness and dignity. It’s not every day, however, that the visiting dignitary is …

You may have seen in the media that recruitment of workers is challenging right now across the country, including in the NHS and social care recruitment sector. We remain committed …

Live-in care work with Agincare suits Debbie Grice down to the ground. She’s already clocked up over 20 years in the care industry, so is very well placed to know …

Our Chairman and Founder Derek Luckhurst has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Leaders in Care Awards. The National Conference Centre in Birmingham hosted the awards. …

Many people think they know what care work involves, or what a typical care worker looks like. Our care home worker and student Samson, 19, breaks all the popular stereotypes. …

Our incredible home care workers come from all walks of life, bringing with them a diverse range of backgrounds and colourful life stories. They are all experienced, highly trained and …

It takes a special type of person to deliver live in care in someone else’s home. And to be on hand 24 hours a day, delivering the exact level of …

We have been working on something very special, and it’s finally time to unveil it. In September, 10 Agincare care workers travelled to a film studio in Bournemouth, where it …

For many, pets offer unconditional love and companionship. Whether you have been diagnosed with dementia, are receiving dementia care, or are looking for ways to support a loved one, here …

Last week, live-in care worker, Tasheca (Tash) accompanied Mr Davies and his family for a very special meal at their local Pub. Mr Davies (front left of the image) frequently …

Today, 22nd September, we are celebrating home care and live-in care as part of the inaugural Celebrating Homecare event. This initiative, developed by the Homecare Association in conjunction with The …

Yesterday, Agincare team members rallied at our head office in Portland, litter-pickers in hand, to take part in the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean! Groups from the office …

Our South Devon End of Life Team, which is part of Agincare’s live-in care service, will discover if they are crowned National Home Care Team of the Year at the …

St Peter’s Park, our care home in Bexhill-on-Sea has welcomed £1.4million investment. Bringing 20 jobs to St Peter’s Park, the refurbishment programme includes conversion work for specialist accommodation and facilities …

Community is at the heart of Agincare. Our care ethos is putting people first, which means we treat everyone as individuals, provide human connection and facilitate the moments that matter. …

Today in the UK there are an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia. Yet the condition is shrouded in myth and misconceptions. Whether you are living with dementia, seeking dementia …

At Lansdowne Hill care home, Wroughton (near Swindon), rated outstanding by the CQC – dementia care is one of the specialties offered by our team. Dementia is an umbrella term …

Residents at our care homes in Derby, Foylebank and Queensferry Court, have been making the most of the summer months. With the weather improving and restrictions lifting, residents have been …

Here it is slowly, slowly making a year of working with you. And now, slowly, slowly, I’ve come to say that I have a new family here in the team …

We are always proud of the initiative within our Agincare Enable team, dedicated to support for younger adults with complex needs. That is especially true at moments like this. Recently, …

Courtney, 22, is a team leader in our Bexhill care home and retirement village, St Peter’s Park. She’s bright, talkative, warm and with years of training under her belt, she …

Sam Smith was the first to use new electric vehicle charging points in our new Riggers’ Row free to use car park on Mulberry Avenue in Castletown, Portland. The points …

Do you have the heart to care? As a leading independent care provider with over 3,500 team members nationwide, we’re looking for incredible people that share our passion for caring. …

The team at St Peter’s Park, our Bexhill care home and retirement village, marked the opening of a specialist dementia wing with the arrival of its first residents, two of …

We’re delighted to announce that our South Devon End of Life Project, which is part of our live-in care service, has won Home Care Team of the Year in the …

Last week at our Bournemouth care home, Blenheim, residents were paid a visit by a fantastic group of teenagers who brought singing, dancing, music, crafts and laughter into the home. …

Haven’t you herb? Live-in care’s cress competition has a winner! Organised by the South West regional office team, live-in care assistants were invited to compete in order to see who would …

‘You are what you eat’ is a phrase many of us would agree with. And it’s as true for our live-in care clients as it is for you. As we …

This care worker personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance covers support for people using live-in care, home care, extra care housing and care homes. We are following the latest Government guidance …

Last week, a very special birthday took place at our Bexhill care home, St Peter’s Park in East Sussex. As the whole of the home gathered to wish resident Nita …

Residents at Cheriton, our Dorchester care home, have joined in the fun as football fever grips the nation during the Euro 2020 championship.

Gabriela is Douglas’s live-in care worker, and at his house in beautiful Cornwall, something delicious is always cooking. Live-in care is when a care worker moves in full-time, which can …

We were delighted to wish May Banham, a resident at Blenheim, our care home in Bournemouth, a very happy 102nd birthday! May has always lived a life of glamour and …

Two of our chefs are celebrating after making it through to the regional finals of the National Care Chef of the Year competition.

We’re delighted to welcome Janice West as the new Registered Manager at our Gorseway Park Retirement Village on Hayling Island.

Napier, our day and respite hub in Rochester, marked Learning Disability Week (14-20 June) by celebrating ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’.

It’s sun, sea, and now flowers for the residents of our Swanage care home!

Latest figures show that 98% of Agincare’s care home residents have now received both doses of Covid vaccination, with the majority also vaccinated with a Covid booster and Flu jab.  …

We’re delighted to announce that our Chief Executive Raina Summerson has been recognised in leading care sector publication Home Care Insight’s inaugural Power List. The Power List recognises and celebrates …

We are proud and excited to announce the launch a prestigious new awards scheme to recognise outstanding team members who have gone above and beyond the call of their care …

Residents and care workers at Gorseway Park, our retirement village on Hayling Island are hailing the efforts of care worker Sam Handley who has completed a 26.4 mile bike ride …

Activities, events and celebrations are a way of life at Cheriton, our care home in Dorchester on Weymouth Avenue. There’s always something to do from balloon Badminton, trips out and …

Now the days (and crucially the nights) are warmer, many of us will be planting seedlings out in our gardens. And that goes for our green-fingered live-in care clients, too. …

We’re delighted to welcome a guest blog by Tim Jones, a leading advisor in adult social care, on Covid, building a great team and why family-run Agincare continues to succeed …

Activities, events and celebrations are a way of life at our residential care homes. There’s always something to do from enjoying live music, taking trips out and joining in with …

We are delighted to award our team members who worked throughout the pandemic with a ‘Covid Hero Medal’ in recognition of their incredible courage, hard-work and dedication. Star of film …

Residents at our care homes have been making the most of the good weather to get out and about in their local area. We welcome the recent move by the …

This has been an incredible year, with restrictions, upheaval and unprecedented change. But the high standard of our live-in care service has remained constant, a fact borne out in our …

Our Agincare Enable team is delighted to announce the opening of a new supported living for younger adults service in Rainham, Kent. The service in Station Road, which has been …

Residents at our care homes nationwide were in for a treat when care workers dressed up to deliver Morris Dancing performances in celebration of St. George’s Day. It was all …

We understand that our clients and their families have real concerns over the safety and well-being of residents due to Covid. As restrictions further ease and cases reduce, we would …

Residents at our care homes nationwide are in for a treat this Friday when care workers dress up to deliver Morris Dancing performances in celebration of St. George’s Day and …

Cheriton, our care home in Dorchester continues to welcome visitors and now enjoys increased benefits following further easing of restrictions by the Government. Our care home residents can now meet …

We are delighted to welcome the first visitors to our care and nursing homes following the Government’s easing of visit restrictions today (12 April), which means residents can now meet …

We welcome the Government’s recent announcement to further ease visiting restrictions in our care homes from 12 April, which means residents will be able to meet two named visitors indoors. …

Edgehill Care Home in Swindon has been rated as ‘Good’ by regulator Care Quality Commission(CQC) in a report following a recent inspection. Our home in Liden provides affordable residential, respite …

Blenheim Care Home in Bournemouth and Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home in Poole have been welcoming their first visitors since lock-down restrictions eased, and are looking forward to the prospect …

We’ve boosted our Training Now board with the appointment of care sector training and learning expert Andy Tilden as a Non-Executive Director. Andy will attend board meetings and also offer …

Monday marked the start of#AutismAwarenessWeek!

Today we reflect on our clients, their families and friends who have experienced loss and heartache this year. We are also grieving and remembering the clients and colleagues we have …

When it comes to thinking about care, there are many options open to you. While most people are familiar with care homes, many might not have come across 24-hour live-in …

Here’s a message from Agincare’s Chief Executive Raina Summerson about Covid, developments in the social care sector, and Agincare’s commitment to delivering high quality social care services in your community… …

Our two care homes in Derby, Foylebank and Queensferry Court have welcomed their first visitors since lock-down restrictions eased on 8 March with a busy Mother’s Day weekend. Both homes, …

Fulford, our care home in Littlehampton has welcomed its first visitors since care home restrictions eased on Monday (8 March). Latest figures also show that 100% of residents at the …

St Peter’s Park, our retirement village in Bexhill-on-Sea, welcomed its first visitors under new Covid guidance on 8 March. Among the first residents to have a visitor was Mary Turner …

Edgehill Care Home welcomed its first visitors under new Covid guidance for care and nursing homes on 8 March. Among the first residents to welcome a visitor was Edna Donnelly …

We are delighted to welcome the first visitors to our care and nursing homes, and retirement villages across the country under new care home guidance from 8 March, allowing one …

This year marks the 35th anniversary of leading independent care provider Agincare. From a single care home in Weymouth, Agincare has grown to deliver high quality and affordable care in over …

Great news today as latest figures show that 100% of residents at Gainsborough – our care home in Swanage – have now received a first vaccination to protect against Covid. …

Latest figures show that 100% of residents at Cordelia House Care Home in Fareham have now received a first COVID-19 vaccination (15 February 2021). The home, managed by Agincare, continues to …

Good news today as latest figures show that 98% of residents at Lansdowne Hill – our care home in Swindon, have now received a first Covid-19 vaccination. The home in …

Latest figures show that 100% of residents at Gorseway Manor Care and Nursing Homes, operated by Agincare, on Hayling Island have now received a first COVID-19 vaccination (8 February 2021). …

We are excited to be opening a new live-in care regional head office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire this spring. This office will host our fourth regional team (joining our existing …

Thank you to everyone that responded to the short survey about Covid-19 that was included in our eNewsletter to clients, families and friends recently (5 February). 2021 remains a challenging …

Latest figures show that 95% of residents at St Peter’s Park Retirement Village, operated by Agincare, in Bexhill have now received a first COVID-19 vaccination (2 March 2021). The majority …

During the COVID pandemic live-in care has been gaining popularity as a particularly safe form of care. But why is that, and how does live-in care differ from care homes …

I know the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and national lockdown undoubtedly mean more challenging months lie ahead for all of us – on top of an already extraordinary past …

New Year’s Eve was a red-letter day at our care homes on Hayling Island, as 44 residents and 41 care team members at Gorseway Nursing Home and Gorseway Manor Care …

With all the uncertainty and changes around COVID restrictions and tiers, live-in care stands out as a consistent and comfortable form of care. If you’re looking to arrange care for …

The New Year got off to a positive start for a group of 10 residents from our Crecy Care Home in Weymouth. They were among the first care home residents …

Live-in care can be an excellent solution for adults of any age looking for 24-hour care. The main advantage of live-in care over a care home or traditional home care …

In the lead-up to Christmas there have been festive fun and frolics a-plenty at our comfortable and affordable care homes in Swindon. At Edgehill Care Home in Swindon the Christmas …

On a historic day in the fight against coronavirus, a frontline care worker at Agincare’s Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester was the first person in Dorset to be given the …

At every one of our care homes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. There are so many beautiful home-made decorations and treat-filled Advent calendars in our care and …

We have added our support to The Care Workers’ Charity’s call to stop a proposed government policy that would push teams in care homes across the country into avoidable poverty. …

A couple who had been apart for the first time in 65 years had a heart-warming reunion this week at one of our care homes. Five weeks ago 89-year-old Anthony …

On Wednesday 25 November Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak presented his Spending Review 2020 to Parliament. Our CEO, Raina Summerson, sets out Agincare’s reaction to the Chancellor’s speech. We …

As part of their job our care team members are well-trained to respond to emergencies. But those skills can equally be life-saving outside work, as a member of our Christchurch …

We are over the moon to have two Agincare finalists in the 2020 Great British Care South West Awards. Gabby Duval, who leads our Bristol home care team, has been …

We are proud to have been named as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’. The 2020 report recognises the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small …

We are delighted to be a finalist in the ‘Apprenticeship/Training Employer’ category of the 2020 Dorset Echo Industry Awards. In total the awards feature 10 categories bringing together the best …

If you’re keen to keep your independence at home but don’t relish the thought of lockdown loneliness during a COVID Christmas, why not look into live-in care? Live-in care has …

I know that this continues to be a worrying time for all of us and I wanted to give you a quick update on what is going on here. Agincare …

We have invested in piloting rapid response COVID-19 tests. Using a nasal swab the kit indicates whether someone has tested positive or negative for coronavirus in as little as 15 …

Last week we said a big thank you to a member of our home care team in Weymouth and Portland for 25 years’ service. Kath Shayler from Weymouth joined our …

The results are in from of our annual satisfaction survey of residents in our care and nursing homes. They paint an extremely positive picture of life in our care homes. …

This Halloween there were no tricks, but plenty of treats for the residents of our care homes in Swanage and across England. And it wasn’t just residents who got into …

If you’re looking for a care home in the south of England, let us help you narrow down your search to the care homes on Hayling Island in Hampshire. Lying …

Residents and teams at our Lansdowne, Rochester, Edgehill and St. Peter’s Park care homes had great fun raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s ‘Wear It Pink’ Day on 23 October. …

Evidence given by members of the Agincare team has played a key role in informing recommendations in the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s ‘Social Care: Funding and Workforce’ report …

Jo da Silva, a home care worker from our Ferndown branch, was invited to share her experience of the COVID-19 pandemic with the virtual Health and Social Care Select Committee …

Nutrition and hydration are key areas of health and wellbeing in our care homes in Swanage, across the south of England and up to Derby. Meals in our care homes …

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), we’re celebrating the power of friendship at our care homes in Dorchester, Dorset and across the country. Loneliness is affecting millions of people …

Our live-in care service has seen a massive 43% increase in enquiries since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means we’re looking for new people to join our fantastic …

Working as part of the care team at one of the care homes on Hayling Island makes for a busy but very rewarding job. We asked team leader Ruth Santos …

This year has been unprecedented for many people and organisations, and that includes our live-in care service. But far from COVID-19 having a negative effect on the service, the complete …

Chester Pearce Funeral Service has marked its tenth anniversary by donating fruit trees to all our care homes in Dorset. The family-run company, which opened its first office in Westbourne …

If you decide that a residential care home is the right place for you to receive extra support, it is vitally important that you choose somewhere that can properly meet …

As we get older, many of us may find that everyday things we used to find simple become increasingly challenging at home. This could be frailty making moving around our …

Residents at our care home in Dorchester haven’t let COVID-19 restrictions stop them from joining in with the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2020. Although the official date for the …

It is more important than ever that we act to protect ourselves from the potential impact of flu. On average over 11,000 people die each year from flu. Some years …

The cancellation of this year’s Weymouth half marathon didn’t stop three brothers from the Agincare family from running the 13.1 miles and raising more than £2,500 for charity. Adam and …

With nine comfortable residential care homes in Dorset, we really do have somewhere to suit everyone in our lovely county. Let us take you on a mini-tour of our Dorset …

Tilford, our care and nursing home near Farnham has had its Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating upgraded to ‘good’ after a recent inspection. The CQC inspected the recently-refurbished home in …

Our care homes in Dorchester, Dorset and across the country are busy, thriving communities. When a new resident moves into one of our care homes we support them to continue …

We understand that rising live-in care or care home costs can be worrying. So we have a new offer to help you reduce the cost of your loved one’s care, …

We strive to provide consistently high-quality home care. So every year we ask our home care clients for their opinions about our service. This has been an extraordinary year. During …

Every year we ask our live-in care clients how they feel about different aspects of our service. We do this because we genuinely want to hear their opinions and use …

Managing our care homes in Hayling Island and across England is an extremely responsible job. You are responsible for the day-to-day management of your care or nursing home, leading your …

If you’re looking for care support in a stunning location, care homes in Swanage are a great place to start your search. One of the most obvious attractions of Swanage …

If I asked you how old you need to be to have live-in care at home, I’d wager you’d reply ‘older’, ‘elderly’, or ‘over 70’. But that’s actually pretty wide …

Agincare has been giving Steven Spielberg a run for his money recently, calling ‘Action’ in our residential care homes in Dorchester, Rochester, Swindon and Farnham. Care teams and residents have …

On 22 July the Government updated its guidance on visits to our care homes in Dorset and across the country, including the need to restrict visitors to one single constant …

If you have a fiercely independent parent who’s determined to stay in their own home, live-in care could be just the ticket when it comes to care and support. Sue’s …

To be able to work in end-of-life care you need a special something. It’s an area of work that’s not for everyone, but for the right people it’s without doubt …

If you’re weighing up care options for a family member, you’re in good hands with our live-in care regional teams. Live-in care offers people support in their own home. With …

After almost four months in lockdown, the teams at our care homes in Hayling Island – Gorseway Manor Care Home and Gorseway Nursing Home – are grateful to start returning …

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been regulating and inspecting live-in care, home care and care home providers since 2009. Its inspections, reports and ratings are a trusted part of …

With three miles of award-winning Blue Flag beaches in a peaceful location, Hayling Island is a great choice for a care home. There are lots of nearby activities to be …

During the coronavirus outbreak the Care Quality Commission has paused its routine in-person inspections of not just care homes in Swanage, but all care and nursing homes across the country. …

Lansdowne Hill – our Swindon care home rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – is grateful to be COVID-free. Any resident or team member showing symptoms is tested, …

We’re now into the fourth month of lockdown, and as some restrictions start to ease, our CEO Raina Summerson shares her thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on social care, …

If you’re researching live-in care – for yourself or a loved one – chances are you’ll have read about the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is the independent regulator …

Like all care and nursing homes across the country, residents at our care home in Swanage have had their lives turned upside down by lockdown restrictions. Limited family visits, entertainers …

Edgehill Care Home in Swindon, one of our two care homes in Wiltshire, is grateful to be COVID-free. Any resident or team member showing symptoms is tested, but there have …

On 23 June we were invited to share our social care sector experience at the Health and Social Care Select Committee. As part of the committee’s ongoing national inquiry into …

Cheriton, our residential care home in Dorchester is grateful to be COVID-free. Any resident or team member showing symptoms is tested, but there have been no new coronavirus cases for …

It’s a big week for Cordelia House, our care home in Fareham. The home celebrates a year of being under new management and is excited to start welcoming socially-distanced family …

It’s been many weeks since coronavirus restricted our ability to welcome your family visits to our care homes. Of course, there are extremely good reasons for this. We’ve been doing …

We are incredibly proud of the amazing care teams at our care homes in Dorset. Every day they work tirelessly to care and support people, creating safe, yet relaxed and …

If you’re looking for live-in care at home for a family member, a quick Google search might well be your first step. However, rather than helping you to narrow your …

If you’re searching for care homes in Dorchester, Dorset’s county town will offer you lots of choices. But you may be wondering how to decide between them.

Have you reached a point in your life where living independently is a struggle? It’s important to know that you have options. Moving into a residential care home doesn’t have …

Agincare has donated £6,613.75 to the Care Workers’ Charity after a year of fundraising by our care home, live-in care, home care and HQ teams.

St Peter’s Park is grateful to have been coronavirus-free since the beginning of the outbreak – a fact confirmed this week by tests on all 103 residents and team members …

Our care home in Swanage has started an exciting new chapter, with the arrival of a new manager and deputy manager. Registered manager Louise van Dorn most recently led a …

Agincare’s home care service has joined forces with Herefordshire Council to provide short-term care and rehabilitation for former NHS patients and members of the local community, as part of the …

During the coronavirus outbreak our priority is protecting our care teams and clients. Like other care providers, we are coming to terms with the reality of providing a frontline service …

We are calling on all supermarkets to recognise social care team members on a par with NHS staff during coronavirus priority shopping times.

We’d like to reassure you that together, the Agincare team is continuing to support those who depend on us. Whilst 2020 has presented its unique challenges, we continue to offer …

Find answers to frequently asked questions about working during Covid-19 from our care teams and head office employees.  This information will be updated as government, public health and employment guidelines …

Local businesses, community groups, voluntary organisations and people across the country have been showing their heartfelt support for our amazing care teams.

Could you be a social care hero? During the coronavirus outbreak we’re determined to continue to deliver essential services to those who rely on our care. So we’re looking to …

We are reassuring the residents in our care and nursing homes and their families that there are lots of ways to keep in touch while we strongly discourage visits in …

We employ some 4,000 frontline care staff across England. They provide care in people’s homes (through home care and live-in care) and in more than 20 care and nursing homes. …

Agincare has started an exciting expansion into the Midlands for our residential homes, with the acquisition of three Derby care homes from Derby City Council. We already have a national …

In a busy world we don’t always get to visit elderly relatives and friends as often as we’d like. So when we do see them – at Christmas or during …

The results from our annual live-in care client satisfaction survey are in, and to say we’re pleased is a bit of an understatement!

We love sharing great stories about our fantastic care home staff. Meet Mitch Cuthbert, described as ‘one in a million’ by his colleagues at Crecy care home in Weymouth. I …

We are celebrating after coming third in a national ranking of the best private sector companies to work for. Find out more about care jobs with Agincare. The national survey …

If you’re thinking about care options for yourself or a loved one, and wonder how much moving into a care home might cost, a new free online care home cost …

Agincare has a deep family connection to Weymouth and Portland, and Castletown in particular. Our Chairman, Derek Luckhurst grew up in Weymouth, and his father, grandfather and two uncles all …

Dorset-based care provider Agincare is celebrating after its live-in care services in both the South West and the South East were rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Agincare’s …

Choosing whether to move into a residential care home – and if so which one – can be daunting. To help you choose the right care home to meet your …

A group of care home residents, staff and war veterans have joined forces to release a historic single in aid of charity. My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean is available …

A Fareham care home is about to start a new chapter after coming under the management of experienced Dorset-based care provider, Agincare. Cordelia House Care Home in Nashe Close (previously …

This Dementia Action Week, care provider Agincare is reaffirming its commitment to John’s Campaign, helping its staff recognise the importance of working with the family carers of people with dementia. Our specialist dementia …

Following a £1.3 million refurbishment from its new owners Agincare, Gorseway Manor Care Home on Hayling Island will re-open for business from Monday 20 May 2019. Since buying Gorseway Manor in late …

From 6 April 2018 employers in Great Britain with more than 250 staff are required by law to publish their gender pay gap information, covering pay and bonuses. Agincare UK …