News
We love good news. Whether it's a birthday, fundraising event, award or achievement, we like to celebrate it. We're proud of our staff and this is our way of promoting their accomplishments. If you would like to know more about who we are and what we do, you can read all about us here.
July 2017
Feet tappin
g fun at Cedar Grange
20 July 2017
Residents at Cedar Grange, our nursing home in Launceston, had a wonderful time recently, enjoying a musical performance by Richard the 'Music Man'.
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R
esidents get crafty at Pengover
20 July 2017
Our residents at Pengover have been having a lovely time getting crafty; they have enjoyed flower arranging, cupcake decorating and drawing, making some beautiful pieces.
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R
esidents enjoy activities at Headlands
13 July 2017
At Headlands, our residential home in Carbis Bay, we enjoy regular activities and events, from fun baking and craft making sessions to fundraisers such as barbeques and car washes.
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Red
annick surprises resident with anniversary party
12 July 2017
When one of our residents at Redannick had a 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year, our amazing staff went out of their way to create a special celebration, putting on a surprise party for the happy couple.
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St Breock r
esidents enjoy Steam Rally
11 July 2017
Our residents at St Breock regularly enjoy trips out to various Cornish events and earlier this year we had a wonderful time attending The Cornish Traction Preservation Club’s Tredinnick Steam & Vintage Rally.
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Cornwall Care 
residents enjoy drum therapy
10 July 2017
Residents across Cornwall Care’s residential and nursing homes regularly enjoy various activities and events, but musical therapy sessions, such as those provided by Paul Vermette and Drums Up, are by far the favourite.
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Care
r retires from St Breock after 43 years
4 July 2017
Staff and residents at St Breock had a lovely time celebrating the retirement of Glynis Greck, one of our carers from St Breock, who has worked at St Breock since 1974. She will be sorely missed.
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June 2017
T
revern residents enjoy reminiscence
30 June 2017
Our residents at Trevern have been enjoying some great outings recently, including a trip to the Flicker Donkey Sanctuary and the Flower Show in Falmouth, providing wonderful opportunities for our residents to reminisce.
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Cornwall Care enjoys Care Home Open Day
22 June 2017
Cornwall Care has been celebrating again, this time taking part in the national Care Home Open Day, an annual event that celebrates connection, togetherness and community.
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Cornwall C
are attends Royal Cornwall Show
13 June 2017
Last weekend, staff from Cornwall Care had a fantastic time exhibiting and meeting the public at the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge.
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Spri
ng Celebrations at Penberthy
12 June 2017
Our care staff at Penberthy, Cornwall Care’s residential home in Newquay, have been doing a wonderful job recently, making spring special for our residents and staff.
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May 2017
Corn
wall Care Presents Training Qualifications
31 May 2017
On Saturday 27 May 2017, staff from Cornwall Care gathered with friends and family to take part in a presentation for staff training qualifications at Truro High School for Girls in Truro, celebrating their staff achievements.
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M
ay Day Celebrations with Cornwall Care
15 May 2017
We had a wonderful time celebrating May Day with our residents from Redannick, Trengrouse and St Breock this year. We had some brilliant entertainers and performances to celebrate the special day.
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T
rewartha ranked among the best in the South West
4th May 2017
We are delighted to announce that Trewartha, our nursing home in Carbis Bay, has been recognised as among the best care homes in the South West by two national independent care organisations, carehome.co.uk and Your Care Rating, from positive relative and residents reviews.
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M
ountford awarded gold standard for end of life care
3rd May 2017
We are delighted to announce that Mountford, our nursing home in Truro, has been presented with a national award after showcasing a gold standard of care for residents.
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April 2017
Cornwall Care employee trekking the China Wall for Alzheimer's Society
24 April 2017
Joanne Cauchi, Assistant Operations Director, has taken up the Alzheimer's Society challenge and will be trekking across the Great Wall of China in October, to raise money for dementia research.
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Cornwall Care Celebrates Easter
21 April 2017
We had a brilliant time last weekend, celebrating Easter with our care home residents. There were Easter egg hunts, bonnet making competitions, raffles and more. Not to forget, a lot of chocolate!
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Surprise Retirement Party at Redannick
20 April 2017
Staff and residents at Redannick, our residential home in Truro, had a wonderful time recently celebrating the retirement of one of our carers, Ela Holc, who was part of the team for 14 years!
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My Moments Award - Karen Best
7 April 2017
We were delighted to present Karen Best, one of our Flexicare workers, with a My Moments Awards recently, for her fantastic positivity and dedication to caring.
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Cornwall Care Magazine - Spring 2017
5 April 2017
Our News is a quarterly publication that looks at the news, views and interviews of staff and residents from across Cornwall Care’s homes and services.
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Trengrouse Celebrates Vera Lynn's 100th Birthday
5 April 2017
Residents and staff at Trengrouse, our nursing home in Helston, had a great time celebrating and remembering Dame Vera Lynn's 100th birthday.
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St Patrick's Day at Woodland
5 April 2017
Our residents at Woodland, our care home in St Austell, had a lovely day celebrating St Patrick's Day on Friday 17th March, where they were offered a traditional Irish pint of Guinness!
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March 2017
68th Wedding Anniversary at Chyvarhas
14 March 2017
Valerie and Glen Kellow had a beautiful day celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary at Chyvarhas, our nursing home in Callington, recently.
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Diamond Wedding Anniversary at Trewartha
14 March 2017
Peter and Joan Manley had a wonderful time celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at Trewartha, our nursing home in Carbis Bay, recently.
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Time for a Cuppa with Cornwall Care
10 March 2017
Residents and staff of Cornwall Care had a wonderful time over the last two weeks, enjoying ‘Time for a Cuppa’ events across our homes in aid of Dementia UK.
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Cornwall Care video series - Redannick
6 March 2017
We are delighted to share with you the first in a new video series about our homes across Cornwall Care, where we ask relatives for their thoughts on our services. This is a video from Redannick, our care home in Truro.
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Flipping pancakes with Cornwall Care
3 March 2017
Residents had a wonderful time in our homes this week, getting involved in Pancake Day/ Shrove Tuesday celebrations. Hundreds of pancakes were made and flipped!
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February 2017
Cornwall Care celebrates 5 star food rating at The Green
28 February 2017
We are delighted to announce that our kitchen staff at The Green, our residential home in Redruth, have been awarded a 5 star Food Hygiene Rating from PPC.
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Cornwall Care employees cycle to Paris
27 February 2017
Tania Williams and Will John are training to take part in the London to Paris cycle, raising funds for Alzheimer's Society in recognition and celebration of Cornwall Care's 21st birthday this year.
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Trengrouse Celebrates Romance on Valentine's Day
15 February 2017
There were tears of joy this Valentine's Day, when residents at Trengrouse, our nursing home in Helston, enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch and romantic themed decorations.
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My Moments Award - Paula Reynolds
14 February 2017
On Monday 13th February we were delighted to present Paula Reynolds with one of our My Moments Awards, for her dedication and leadership in our Supported Living service.
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My Moments Award - Jason Tuck
14 February 2017
We were delighted to present Jason Tuck with one of our My Moments Awards on Monday 13th February, for his exemplary dedication to our Supported Living service.
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Cornwall Care's 500 Dementia Friends
8 February 2017
We are delighted to announce that last year 500 members of staff attended our Dementia Friends sessions, learning how to support those with dementia in our communities.
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January 2017
Drums Up at Trewartha
31 January 2017
Residents and staff had a wonderful time at Trewartha recently, where they enjoyed an afternoon of rhythm therapy from Paul Vermette of Drums Up.
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10 reasons Cornwall is a great place to retire
27 January 2017
Are you thinking about moving somewhere idyllic for your retirement? Consider Cornwall; we enjoy beautiful landscapes, a fascinating and rich history and culture, as well as lots of great attractions and restaurants.
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5 reasons we love working with the elderly
24 January 2017
There are many benefits to working with the elderly. Not only is it an important job for our society, caring for our elders can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling too.
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Betty's 100th birthday
9 January 2016
Betty Oliver celebrated her 100th birthday at Blackwood, where staff made sure that the day was just what she had hoped for.
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December 2016
Mayor of Truro visits Redannick
29th December 2016
Edna Barnes, one of our residents at Redannick in Truro, had a wonderful time meeting the Mayor this Christmas.
Brownies Carol Service at Trevarna
28th December 2016
Staff and residents had a wonderful time over Christmas, listening to the 1st Gorran and Mevagissey Brownies carol service.
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Cornwall Care Magazine - Winter 2016
28th December 2016
Our News (previously known as My Say) is a quarterly publication that looks at the news, views and interviews of staff and residents from across Cornwall Care’s homes and services.
Christmas with Cornwall Care
23rd December 2016
Christmas is a special time of year for many people, but not everyone is able to spend it with their families at home. That's why we try our very best to make the occasion that extra bit special.
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Cornwall Care Appoints New Chairman
22nd December 2016
Cornwall Care has announced the appointment of Philip Rees as new Chairman, who will succeed Dr Alan Stanhope, who is retiring after ten years.
Our Christmas Jumper Day
20th December 2016
Central Office staff enjoyed wearing their woollies for Christmas Jumper Day last Friday, raising money for Save the Children.
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Cornwall Care's Donation to Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
19th December 2016
Cornwall Care is proud to support Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust as their charity of choice this year.
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Dean of Truro Cathedral visits Redannick
16th December 2016
Residents and staff had a lovely evening tucking into mince pies when the Dean of Truro Cathedral came to visit us.
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Christmas Nativity at Trewartha
13th December 2016
A big thank you goes to Wendy and Di, our craft ladies at Trewartha, for creating us a lovely nativity display for our residents.
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Blackwood's Christmas Bazaar
8th December 2016
Residents and staff had a lovely time last Saturday, celebrating the start of Christmas at Blackwood's Christmas Bazaar, where we had some fantastic stalls and entertainment throughout the day
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Christmas Cards at Headlands
1st December 2016
Residents and staff enjoyed making Christmas Cards this week at Headlands in Carbis Bay.
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November 2016
Cornwall Care Shortlisted for Clutch of Awards
28th November 2016
We are very proud to tell you that Cornwall care has been shortlisted for a clutch of awards for the quality of our care and commitment to apprenticeships.
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Luke Bond Wins Great South West Care Award
25th November 2016
We are delighted to announce that Luke Bond, our Area Manager for St Ives and Penzance has won the Home Care Co-ordinator Award at the regional Great South West Care Awards this month
Our Mince Pie Fundraiser at Pengover
24th November 2016
Resident and staff at Pengover enjoyed a mince pie and raffle afternoon this month, raising funds for their residents' Comforts Fund.
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Long Service Awards at Penberthy
17th November 2016
Two long service awards were presented today.
Dementia Research Game Release
17th November 2016
The world's largest dementia research experiment, which takes the form of a video game, has indicated the ability to navigate declines throughout life...
Armistice Day at St Breock
11th November 2016
On 11 November, St Breock and its residents commemorated Armistice Day by holding a 2-minute silence and reflecting on times past with visiting servicemen who attended the home to mark this significant day.
Design a Christmas Card Competition
November 2016
Residents and clients had such fun designing Christmas cards for Cornwall Care.
Halloween Party at St Breock
1st November 2016
We had a fabulous Halloween party yesterday which was thoroughly enjoyed by residents and staff who all joined in by dressing in their favourite Halloween outfit.
Halloween party at Blackwood
1st November 2016
We had a fabulous Halloween party yesterday which was thoroughly enjoyed by residents and staff who all joined in with the Halloween spooky theme.
Great entertainment was provided by David Knightley and Martin Fowler.
Halloween Celebrations at Chyvarhas
1st November 2016
The Callington Community Gospel Choir sang for our residents on Halloween night. We all had so much fun joining in with dancing and singing!
October 2016
Trevern two raise tally for telly
October 2016
Two tuned-in staff members at Trevern in Falmouth have brought a smile to residents faces by fundraising for a new television.
Halloween fancy dress competition
31 October 2016
Staff at central office were asked to dress up in their favourite Halloween costumes for the chance of winning two free cinema tickets. We raised an amazing £111.19 to go towards the residents' comfort funds!
Cornwall Care has been shortlisted for a clutch of awards!
Cornwall Care has been shortlisted for the Great British Care Awards, the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards and the Inaugural Care & Support Awards later this year.
Halloween tea party at The Green
25th October 2016
Tasty cakes were made by the residents and the day care coordinator Sue Connon for our tea party.
WEAR IT PINK day in support of Breast Cancer Now!
Friday 21st October 2016
Today the staff in head office wore pink in support of breast cancer. The girls looked pretty, the boys looked even prettier!
Donations were collected, cakes were made and sold, and each had a chance to take part in ‘pick a number game’ to raise even more funds. We raised an amazing £60.00!
All proceeds will go to charities in aid of Breast Cancer Now! Thank you to all who took part!
September 2016
1940s and 1950s Day
30th September 2016
Our home in Helston took part in a 1940s and 1950s celebration day. A wonderful day was had by all and we even managed to raise £30 toward our comfort funds!
August 2016
Cornwall Care Magazine - Summer 2016
30th August 2016
Our News (previously known as My Say) is a quarterly publication that looks at the news, views and interviews of staff and residents from across Cornwall Care’s homes and services.
Trewartha Gardening Club
August 2016
The gardening club has been a huge success again with flowers, fruit and vegetables in abundance!
Tilley's Tea Room at Trewartha
August 2016
Tilley's tea room was opened by Betty Tilley in honour of her husband Rex.
July 2016
Our Neon day for Neonatal Unit at RCH Treliske
29th July 2016
Staff at Trengrouse and across Cornwall Care had a wonderful time recently, dressing up in Neon for the babies in the Neonatal Unit at RCH Treliske.
Blackwood Garden Fete
Summer 2016
Our Summer fete was a great success. We raised a total of £1,588 which is amazing!.
Charity Bike Ride for Blackwood
18th July 2016
Everyone had a wonderful time at Blackwood’s Charity Bike Ride, where staff and relatives joined together to raise money for our residents.
June 2016
Queen's 90th Birthday Weekend
30th June 2016
Many of our homes across Cornwall took part in the celebrations for the Queen’s birthday this year, organising tea parties, dances, street parties, entertainment, buffets and more.
Our Care Home Open Days
23rd June 2016
2016 is a big year for us. Not only have we had national events such as the Care Home Open Day to enjoy but we have also been celebrating our 20th anniversary of being an independent Cornish charity.
Grand Opening - Mountford Garden Makeover
20th June 2016
After months of hard work following our campaign to win The People’s Millions prize, we're delighted to reveal our Mountford Makeover sensory garden!
Cornwall Care Magazine - Spring 2016
15th June 2016
Our News (previously known as My Say) is a quarterly publication that looks at the news, views and interviews of staff and residents from across Cornwall Care’s homes and services.
Crazy Crew Car Wash at Blackwood
9th June 2016
Today we took part in a car wash dressed in crazy costumes to raise funds for the residents of Blackwood.
May 2016
Spring at Pengover
31st May 2016
At Pengover, our nursing home in Liskeard, residents and staff have been enjoying the start of Spring.
Cedar Grange Home Improvements
25th May 2016
We are committed to making our world a better place for people with Dementia and one way we do that is by learning more about it and by raising awareness.
Our Dementia Friends
20th May 2016
We are committed to making our world a better place for people with Dementia and one way we do that is by learning more about it and by raising awareness.
Spring at Penberthy
18th May 2016
Residents and staff at Penberthy have been having a lovely time recently, enjoying lots of fun activities and events in the sun.
April 2016
Lizard Stallions visit Trewartha
30th April 2016
We had a delightful time at Trewartha recently, where the Lizard Stallions Pony group popped in for a visit to entertain our residents.
Cornwall Care Outstanding Staff Awards 2016
6th April 2016
With our 20th Anniversary celebrations this year, we decided to hold an awards ceremony, celebrating all our staff training and fantastic care achievements.
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Cornwall Care Magazine - Winter 2016
28th December 2016
Our News (previously known as My Say) is a quarterly publication that looks at the news, views and interviews of staff and residents from across Cornwall Care’s homes and services.
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