At New Thursby Nursing Home, we love creating meaningful, memorable moments for our residents and their loved ones. This September, we waved goodbye to summer in true island style with a vibrant Hawaiian-themed party  that brought sunshine, smiles, and plenty of tropical spirit into our home — even if the British weather didn’t quite match our theme! 🌴 Bringing the Tropics to New Thursby Our lounge was transformed into a colourful, tropical paradise. Tables were dressed with

Celebrating Community, Connection and Wellbeing Introduction At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we believe that enriching social opportunities are essential to the wellbeing and happiness of our residents. One of our most successful community initiatives is the monthly visit to the Wigan Dementia Café —a heart-warming project that brings together care homes, local students, and the wider community in a supportive, inclusive, and uplifting environment. The Dementia Café The Wigan D

At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we believe that every day should be filled with meaning, joy, and personal connection. That’s why we are so proud of our Me to You Days  – special moments created just for our residents, based entirely on what matters most to them. What Are “Me to You” Days? Our Me to You Days  are all about person-centred care . Our Activity Coordinator spends time with each resident – often with the help of their family – to discover something truly special the

We recently welcomed Mrs Mac’s Sweet Shop  into our home for a delightful afternoon filled with nostalgia, laughter, and — of course — plenty of sweets! Known for its delicious traditional confectionery, Mrs Mac’s brought along a wonderful selection of old-fashioned favourites  such as pear drops, aniseed balls , and Wigan’s famous Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls . Our Lovely Marie choosing her own sweets from Mrs Macs pop up shop. Our residents enjoyed browsing the colourful pop-up s

At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we believe that every day should bring opportunities for joy, connection, and meaningful moments. Recently, our residents enjoyed a truly memorable experience when we welcomed Eddie , an incredible Elvis Presley tribute artist , for an afternoon of live music and nostalgia. Reliving the Magic of Elvis With his authentic costume, charismatic stage presence, and soulful renditions of Elvis classics from the 1950s and 60s, Eddie transported our resi

Ambleside Bank Care Home At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we believe every day should offer opportunities for joy, connection, and...

Case Study: Ambleside Bank Care Home At Ambleside Bank Care Home , we believe that a true sense of community comes from celebrating...