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Berkshire care home celebrates Dementia Accreditation
Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court in Wokingham has been recognised with an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation, awarded by RMBI Care Co.
The Berkshire home offers dementia care for residents with nursing needs that have a diagnosis of dementia. Its dedicated team focuses on understanding each resident’s personal history and preferences to build trust and plan meaningful activities. This approach enhances residents’ quality of life and provides reassurance to their loved ones. The Dementia Accreditation was created
by Anne Child, RMBI Care Co.’s pharmacy and dementia specialist lead, with the aim of raising and maintaining high standards of dementia care using a suite of dementia modules to support care staff. Some of the modules have been externally accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
Abigail Cranston, home manager at Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, said: “We are so proud to have met the benchmark for this accreditation, and are so grateful for all the support from our team, families and volunteers, who have enabled us to provide individualised care from a holistic perspective. This accreditation has encouraged us to continue enhancing our residents’ wellbeing and the culture of our home.” Russell Evans, regional operations manager for the South Region at RMBI Care Co. commented: “Caring for people living with dementia requires more than just skill; it takes patience, empathy and a deep understanding of each individual. Thanks to the commitment of our dementia specialist team and all the home’s staff, no resident is ever just a name on a care plan, but a person with a story, a past and a future filled with meaningful moments.”
ACA wins World Design Award for Ramsbottom care home
New West Yorkshire care home celebrates opening
Greenholme House Care Home, a new state-of-the-art care home in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, has officially opened its doors. The 71-bed home is the latest addition
to Avery Healthcare’s portfolio, which now has over 100 care homes and four independent living communities across the UK. Greenholme House Care Home offers residential, respite, and dementia care services. The home’s amenities include a hair salon, cinema, café, outdoor terraces, private dining options, and landscaped gardens.
The home is now fully operational, and
Greenholme House Care Home enjoyed a grand opening event in February. The celebration featured live entertainment and guided tours, allowing the local community to explore what the new home offers.
Donna Laird, home manager at
Greenholme House Care Home, said: “I am thrilled to be embarking on this new journey! The team and I are ready to provide outstanding care for our residents. I am excited for the future of Greenholme House Care Home.” Shelley Rogerson, deputy manager
Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors has been awarded its third World Design Award for the design of Porritt Care Village in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester. One of the world’s most esteemed
architecture and design honours, the World Design Awards acknowledge exceptional concepts that revolutionise architectural design by incorporating innovative technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial arrangements. The award showcases ACA’s design of Porritt Care Village on behalf of Millennium Care, which highlights ACA’s commitment to sustainable, people-centric architecture. Porritt Care Village is a state-of-the-art, 52-
bed care home designed to provide specialised dementia care and foster intergenerational community engagement. ACA employed a holistic approach to design, emphasising sustainability and community integration.
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The Y-shaped building layout optimises natural light and ventilation while blending seamlessly with the surrounding Green Belt landscape. The design highlights the use of eco-friendly materials and the focus on creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance residents’ quality of lives. ACA MD Alessandro Caruso said: “At
ACA, our mission is to create happier and healthier environments that enhance quality of life. Having personally witnessed the transformative impact of well-being-focused designs in improving individuals’ experiences, I am excited to see our vision come to life.” Millennium Care MD Omair Haider commented: “This World Design Award is reflective of both ACA’s creative design prowess and the inherent energies that permeate the design. It has been a true career highlight for us working with ACA on the design of this project.”
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at Greenholme House Care Home, said: “I am extremely happy to be part of the team here at Greenholme House Care Home. I am looking forward to building a welcoming and homely environment for each and every one of our residents.”
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