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Pet Therapy
Yesterday, Sandy (one of our nurses) brought her puppy Rex in to see the residents. As you can see, everyone loved a cuddle! At...
Nov 19
The Importance of Creative Activities for Older People
The benefits of creative activities are well known and shared by all age groups. For older people such pursuits can be particularly...
Nov 18
A Musical Treat
Yesterday we were joined by residents of Elliscombe Park for a wonderful piano and flute recital. These are a regular occurrence at...
Nov 6
Firework Night Goes Off With A Bang!
What a wonderful display we enjoyed last night! Elliscombe House was lit up beautifully by our colourful display.
Nov 3
Bonfire Night!
We're looking forward to our Fireworks on Tuesday 5th at 5pm! We always have a wonderful display, which our residents, their families,...
Oct 31
A Spooky ZooLab Visit!
This week's visit from ZooLab had a spooky Halloween vibe! ZooLab are a regular fixture at Elliscombe House, this time they came dressed...
Oct 28
Discussing All Things Nursing!
The last Monday of October means time for our monthly Nurses' Meeting! This is an important part of our clinical governance at Elliscombe...
Oct 25
Amy & Doreen's Selfie!
At Elliscombe House, we believe that our residents should feel at home. So in addition to our stunning yet homely surroundings, we work...
Oct 24
Happy Baileys Birthday Mary!
At Elliscombe House we love any excuse for a celebration and a cake! Today our lovely resident Mary celebrates her 98th birthday, as well...
Oct 18
Wearing it Pink for Cancer Charity
Elliscombe House staff have been in the pink today! We've been wearing pink clothes to support 'Wear It Pink', the annual flagship...
Oct 16
Piano donation brings joy
The residents of Elliscombe House enjoy frequent musical entertainment, including piano and flute recitals. Following the recent generous...
Oct 15
A trip to the garden centre
At Elliscombe House we love taking our residents out on trips to local places of interest. We do this on a monthly basis, adding to the...
Oct 11
They speak, we listen: Residents' Meeting
On Tuesday, we held our monthly residents' meeting. These are an important part of the Elliscombe House calendar, as they are a time for...
Sep 30
Celebrating Older People
This week we celebrate our senior generations on two special days. Tomorrow (1st October) is the United Nations International Day of...
Sep 19
Residents become handbag designers!
We recently enjoyed a visit from ‘Museums to You’, who are based at Sherborne Museum. They visit Elliscombe House every month to talk...
Sep 17
Member of ‘Moo-vie’ star herd pays a visit
We recently welcomed a special visitor to Elliscombe House, in the form of a Jersey Cow belonging to a resident. The cow, named Sherbet,...
Feb 2
At What Point Should Someone Living with Dementia in Wincanton Not Live Alone?
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects the brain's ability to function correctly. It can lead to memory loss, confusion, and...
Feb 1
Understanding the Average Cost of a Care Home per Week in Wincanton and the Surrounding Areas
The decision to move into a care home is often challenging, but it can be the best option for individuals who require assistance with...
Jan 22
Fine Dining at Elliscombe House
We certainly feel very passionate about good food here! Ben, trained at Somerset College, progressing his catering career from Kitchen...
Jan 22
New Food Technology: Changing the Game
"It has long been accepted that there is a clear link between healthy eating and wellbeing and nowhere is this more important than in...