For #FlashbackFriday we're remembering #CareHomeOpenWeek! A week of shared stories, big smiles, delicious cake and memories made, as care homes across Wales threw open their doors to their communities and celebrated the wonderful care provided by their staff.
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For #CareHomeOpenWeek, Clinical Nurse Specialist Madelaine Watkins interviewed Care Home Liaison Team Manager Angharad Evans about her work as a Voices and Visions Champion and the impact this has on care home staff and residents.

Watch the interview ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=rrXB8ozxzEo

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Had a great time at Beeches Care Home today for #CareHomeOpenWeek with Cllr Sandra Barnes & Peter Barnes. Enjoyed dancing, games & even won the egg & spoon race! Wonderful chatting with residents & families. Huge thanks to Sheila & team for their amazing care. #ThankYouCareStaff #Gedling

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What a lovely 2x weeks.spending time #ForestCare's Rowan Lodge & #Langham #carehome filming for 3x short videos. It was great to see doors wide open & residents enjoying time in the #garden

My thanks to all involved you were all stars🌟
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Palliative care: what is a soul midwife? | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing Kiera has been a soul midwife for more than a decade, bringing another element to her role as a lead nurse in Skanda Vale Hospice

ICYMI: Kiera Jones, winner of the RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Independent Sector Nursing Award 2024, shares about her experience providing holistic end of life care in her role as lead nurse and soul midwife at Skanda Vale Hospice in Carmarthenshire.

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During my visit to HC-One’s Perry Locks Care Home, I spoke with Anna & Patience about how we can better support care homes. Their dedication is inspiring.

This #CareHomeOpenWeek, see their incredible work firsthand, reach out to your local home if they’re open!

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Myth: I’ll never need a care home.
Truth: None of us can predict the future. It’s wise to talk openly with loved ones early, so you're prepared—just in case. Planning brings peace of mind.
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This #CareHomeOpenWeek and #GladtoCare Week, in Parliament I thanked the brilliant teams at Muscliff Care Home, Highview Residential Home, and every care home across Bournemouth East.

Thank you for being there for our loved ones. You make an enormous difference, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. ❤️

This week I visited both Drummohr and Springfield Bank Care Homes to mark #CareHomeOpenWeek

The warmth and positivity throughout both homes was truly uplifting.

I want to thank the staff for accommodating me and for their compassion and commitment – they are a credit to our community

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Myth: Care home residents just watch TV & play bingo.
Truth: People choose how they spend their days—exercise, crafts, games, even housework! Some prefer to be alone, reading or watching favourite soaps. It’s all about personal choice & meaningful activity.
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Namaste care - what it is and how it can help revolutionise care for older people - Carol Dale | Blog | RCN Scotland | Royal College of Nursing Namaste care - what it is and how it can help revolutionise care for older people - Carol Dale

This #CareHomeOpenWeek, here's a great blog from the RCN's Carol Dale on #namaste

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Care home nursing: valuing our expertise and how to work together better | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing We must collaborate to ensure the right decisions are made for our residents, says Katharina, a lead nurse and palliative care champion in a care home

"We all want what’s best for our residents and patients, so let’s work together to make this happen."

Care home lead nurse Katharina believes that working in partnership with staff in all health care settings is essential.

Read Katharina's story ➡️ bit.ly/3Ztlyts

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To support #CareHomeOpenWeek, 3 new FREE resources are now available:

• Quick-start guide
• Step-by-step toolkit
• Poster with top tips

Designed with input from 100+ professionals and residents’ family and friends.

Download here 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6zy64z

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It's Care Home Open Week. Check out our Care Home subject guide for the latest resources about care homes, nursing homes and residential care for older people: buff.ly/QCj6BA0

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Myth: Care homes only play war songs.
Truth: Enough with this one already! Music in care homes is as diverse as the people—think Abba, Dolly Parton, Rat Pack, Iron Maiden and more! It’s all about what brings joy to each individual resident.
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A relative needed to be heard this week, needed to give voice to their overwhelming sense of grief. I was late home that night. It didn't matter to me but it mattered so much to that person, who left a little lighter. We're there for everyone.
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Perry Barr care home hosts ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with local community and MP Paulette Hamilton Perry Locks Care Home, run by HC-One, located in Perry Barr, Birmingham, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Mon...

Fab joining residents & staff at Perry Locks for @HC_One’s Big Summer Weekender!

Enjoyed a tour, breakfast, music quiz & chatting about strengthening care in our community.

Huge thanks to the amazing team for their compassion. #CareHomeOpenWeek

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I was pleased to pop in to Wessex House care home in #Somerton on Sunday ahead of #CareHomeOpenWeek to say hello to staff & residents. Wonderful to see such a well-run facility, and the dedication and kindness of the whole team. Do pop along to their open day on the 26th of July if you're able to.

1/3 This week is #CareHomeOpenWeek, where care homes open their doors to their local community to show how care home residents live and the kind of activities they do every day.

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Myth: Care home nurses aren’t as skilled as hospital nurses.
Truth: Care home nurses are highly skilled—clinically and personally. They balance medical care with deep, person-centered support every day.
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We've had a great first day of visiting care homes in Wales to celebrate #CareHomeOpenWeek.

Amongst others, we met with the amazing staff from Parc Wern, part of Caron Group Wales, and Llwynhendy care home.

Don't forget to tag #CHOW25 and RCN Wales in your photos across this week!

Our beautiful cakes are ready for delivery to care homes across Wales as a special treat for staff and residents.

This #CareHomeOpenWeek, we're celebrating the amazing difference that care home staff make to residents and their families.

Want to spotlight your workplace? Tag RCN Wales and #CHOW25.

RCN Wales is celebrating Care Home Open Week and the vital role of nursing in social care.

Get involved in the celebrations and don’t forget to tag RCN Wales in your photos!

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Myth: People move to care homes to die.
Truth: Many live full, meaningful lives for months or years. Care homes focus on wellbeing, joy, and support—it's about living, not just end-of-life care.
#CareHomeOpenWeek

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It's #CareHomeOpenWeek and time to bust some #carehome myths!
Stay tuned for some mythbusting and feel free to add to the conversation!

We’re looking forward to celebrating Care Home Open Week next week! Care home workers are important members of the nursing workforce and we’re proud to show our support.

Get ready with Championing Social Care's activity packs ➡️ bit.ly/403wgXR

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Care Home Open Week | Royal College of Nursing Join in the celebrations this Care Home Open Week

It's nearly #carehomeopenweek, check out these resources from the RCN!
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Friends of the Elderly have lots organised to keep us busy during #CareHomeOpenWeek. From a community dog show to a Caribbean extravaganza and even an enchanted community event, there's plenty to get involved in!💙

Read more about each event at www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/news/members...