News & care blog

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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). …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …