We officially have a Therapy Dog! Bruno is a 6-year-old Cockapoo who has been visiting us for the past few weeks with his handler/owner Caroline. Bruno comes with his tail wagging and eager for cuddles and a fuss. Residents now recognise Bruno and welcome him, and Caroline, wherever they are. Bruno has a very calm …
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Reginald and his wife Rosie joined us here at Paxton Hall in December 2021. Once settled in Reginald set up his Art table and began to amaze staff with his work. Reginald has enjoyed painting from a young age but took a back seat when life took over with the arrival of children and the …
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Last week our residents had the immense pleasure of interacting with animals from Monarch Farm. The success of the visit is evident from some of the pictures below. We are grateful to our Activities Co-Ordinator, Charmane, for organizing the visit and to all staff who helped on the day. We are also very grateful to …
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We celebrated Ivy’s 100th Birthday in July! What an achievement! The weather was amazing and we welcomed our first entertainer since the start of the pandemic, Malcolm Carthy The Piano Man. We all sat together in the courtyard in the sunshine; residents enjoyed a nice cold refreshing glass of Pimm’s whilst singing along to some …
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The Directors and Management would like to wish all residents, relatives, staff, GP, District Nurses, and suppliers a very Happy New Year and thank them all for their understanding and support during 2021. The past year was challenging in many respects and our overriding priority was to keep residents protected from Covid-19. Our team has …
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Although this Christmas still had it challenges due to the pandemic, we all laughed and celebrated much more than we were able to last year! Residents have enjoyed many festive activities, films and treats throughout December which have been equally enjoyed by staff! We’ve enjoyed some live performances via Zoom from the wonderful Tenor Robin …
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Gardening Club has really hit the ground running this year with a lovely variety of flowers and vegetables being planted. Residents have thoroughly enjoyed potting the vegetables from seed, watching them outgrow their pots and finally planting them in the garden to see them flourish. The types of vegetables we are growing include Little Gem …
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  Tuesday 4th May 2021 was a momentous day at Paxton Hall, when the hairdresser was finally able to come in to attend to the residents’ hair after over a year of absence following the restrictions imposed by the Covid pandemic. It was such a joy to see those of our lovely ladies who had …
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Following Government Guidance, visits resumed at Paxton Hall on Tuesday 16th March, with arrangements enabling physical contact (hand holding) whilst still maintaining strict infection control protocols. Visits are held in the porch after visitors have been tested using the Rapid Lateral Flow Test and have donned appropriate PPE to keep their loved ones safe. Visitors …
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Paxton Hall has remained Covid-19 free since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 and all staff and residents have now received their first dose of the vaccine. Paxton Hall was inspected by the CQC on 29 January 2021. Background to this inspection As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic it was …
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