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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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.

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 …

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

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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). …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …