Mother’s Day is always a special occasion, but this year at Ambleside Bank Care Home, we made it truly unforgettable. Our goal was simple—to ensure that every lady in our home felt cherished, celebrated, and included on this meaningful day. Preparing for a Special Mother’s Day In the week leading up to Mothering Sunday, our dedicated team began planning a heartfelt celebration. We understand that not all residents are able to spend the day with family, so we reached out to ou

Job Description: When you join Century Healthcare, you’ll be part of an innovative and growing organisation that is helping to make a real difference to people’s lives; assisting them with kindness and warmth, to achieve as much independence as possible and to maintain their dignity and autonomy. Vacancy Information Location: Euxton Park Care Home Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Salary: £12.41 per hour. Enhanced overtime rates paid. Benefits: DBS paid for by the Company - Fr

Full job description Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Catering Manager to lead our kitchen team at Euxton Park Nursing Care Home. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all culinary activities, ensuring excellent food quality, and managing kitchen staff. This will be a 3 month temporary contract with the opportunity for extension on a monthly rolling basis. Role details: Job title: Catering Manager Location: Euxton Park Care Home Workin

Easter is always a truly special time at Ambleside Bank—a chance to bring people together, celebrate the changing seasons, and create joyful memories for our residents, families, and team. As we look ahead to Easter 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful celebrations we shared last year… and hint at what might be in store this time around! 🐰 A Magical Visit from the Easter Bunny Last year, Ambleside Bank was filled with smiles and laughter as we welcomed a v

Residents at Euxton Park Nursing Home recently enjoyed a truly special and interactive experience as they welcomed a fascinating birds of prey presentation into the home. A resident enjoys a close-up moment with a beautiful owl during our birds of prey visit. The visit gave residents the unique opportunity to see and even gently interact with a stunning owl up close. Many residents were delighted to stroke the owl’s soft feathers, while others watched in awe as the majestic b

At Ambleside Bank, we believe exceptional care is about more than meeting physical needs – it’s about creating moments of comfort, reassurance and genuine human connection. Recently, during an unexpected and quieter afternoon in our home, our team demonstrated exactly what person-centred care looks like in practice. A Calm Setting During Challenging Circumstances On this particular day, several residents were experiencing minor illnesses, low mood and general fatigue. As a pr

At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we recently had the absolute pleasure of celebrating a truly remarkable milestone – Mary’s 95th birthday. Mary is one of our most cherished residents and has been a much-loved part of our care home family for many years. Her kindness, gentle humour, and warm smile have made her a familiar and comforting presence throughout our home. Milestone birthdays are always special, but turning 95 is an incredible achievement and one we were honoured to cel

At Lytham Court Care Home , we are proud to continue our celebration of diversity with two more wonderful cultural events – Bulgaria Day  and India Day . Following the success of our previous Romanian  and Nepalese  celebration days, our team once again came together to share their heritage, traditions and stories with residents and colleagues. These special events are an important part of life at Lytham Court, helping us celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds of our staff w

A Glamorous Afternoon of Music, Memories and Love Love was truly in the air at Ambleside Bank Care Home  this Valentine’s Day as residents enjoyed a spectacular celebration filled with music, glamour, laughter, and heartfelt moments . Our home was transformed into a wonderful space of romance and nostalgia, creating the perfect setting for an afternoon that brought everyone together — and left smiles on faces long after the final song. A Special Marilyn Monroe Visit Brings Ho

John, Fiona and Dan At Gillibrand Hall Care Home, we see moments of joy every day — but recently, one very special member of our team has been making headlines for the difference he’s bringing to residents’ lives. Dan , our much-loved golden retriever therapy dog, has recently appeared in the local news after his visits helped one resident settle into care and reconnect with something deeply meaningful: the love of dogs. And honestly? We’re not surprised. 🐶💛 A Difficult Tra

At Lytham Court, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to bring joy, conversation and meaningful experiences to our residents — and this week, we were delighted to welcome Home Safari , who paid us a very special visit with their wonderful selection of animals. From the moment they arrived, the atmosphere in the home changed. There was curiosity, laughter, and plenty of wide-eyed excitement as residents gathered to see which animals would be coming out next! Cute, Cu

At Euxton Park Care Home , we’re always looking for ways to bring joy, connection, and meaningful experiences to our residents — and this week, we were treated to a truly special musical visit. We welcomed Anna the Songbird , whose wonderful voice and uplifting presence instantly blew away the cobwebs  and filled the home with warmth, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes. A Blues Music Singalong to Remember Anna treated residents to a brilliant set of Blues classics , creating a r

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms — romance, friendship, family bonds, and lifelong memories. Last year at Ambleside Bank , our home was filled with warmth and happiness as residents came together for a truly special Valentine’s Day afternoon tea . With a beautifully decorated dining room, delicious treats, and the chance to share the day with loved ones, it was an afternoon that reminded us all just how meaningful connection and co

At Lytham Court , we’re proud to be home to a wonderfully diverse team — and this year we’re making it a priority to celebrate the different cultures that make our home such a warm, vibrant place to live and work. Recently, we hosted two special cultural celebration days: Romanian Day  and Nepalese Day  — and both were filled with colour, joy, and meaningful moments shared between staff and residents. Romanian Day at Lytham Court Our Romanian team members brought their cultur

The festive season at Priory Court Care Home  was filled with warmth, music and community spirit, making Christmas a truly special time for our residents, families and staff. We were delighted to welcome St Paul’s Church , our local church, who visited to share beautiful Christmas carol singing . The familiar carols brought joy, comfort and wonderful memories for many of our residents, creating a lovely sense of togetherness. Music played a big part in our celebrations, with

At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we are always looking for meaningful and enjoyable ways to enrich daily life for our residents. One of our most popular recent initiatives has been our “Around the World” themed dining experience , where each month we explore a different country or culture through food, music, and creative activities. Every month, our residents enjoy sampling foods from around the world as part of a carefully planned themed meal and celebration . These events are

At Ambleside Bank, we believe that great care includes great food. Mealtimes are about far more than nutrition — they are moments of comfort, choice, and connection. That’s why we’ve recently made some exciting changes to our menus, ensuring they truly reflect what our residents love to eat. Listening to Our Residents For many years, menus were shared across our sister homes. While this worked well, we felt it was time to take a more personalised approach — one that put our r

Date:  9 December 2025 Location:  Stubshaw Cross Club Organised by:  Wigan Council On 9 December 2025, Wigan Council hosted a heart-warming festive event, Jingle and Mingle , bringing together residents and staff from care homes across the Wigan borough. Held at Stubshaw Cross Club, the afternoon celebration captured the true spirit of Christmas while promoting community connection, social inclusion, and wellbeing during the winter months. A Celebration of Community and Festi

At Century Healthcare Ltd, our people are at the heart of everything we do. On Wednesday 17th December, we were proud to come together as one organisation to celebrate dedication, compassion and outstanding achievement at our Employee of the Year Awards — a memorable afternoon filled with appreciation, recognition and celebration. An Afternoon of Celebration and Appreciation Colleagues from across Century Healthcare Ltd gathered for a beautifully themed Afternoon Tea and Cele

At Ambleside Bank, we believe that maintaining meaningful connections and supporting residents to enjoy important life events is essential to their wellbeing. On Saturday 23rd August 2025 , our team had the privilege of helping Ethel attend a 30th birthday party  for the grandson of a former resident—someone who had been very dear to her. Honouring a Special Friendship The invitation meant a great deal to Ethel. She had shared a strong bond with the resident who once lived he