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 below.
9 April 2018
Trewartha has been ranked in the top 20 for the fourth year running in the annual Care Home Awards.
4 April 2018
This report covers the 'snapshot' date of 5 April 2017.
4 April 2018
Staff and residents enjoyed their raffle at Easter.
28 March 2018
Redannick staff worked hard to raise funds for a huge TV for the residents.
28 March 2018
Residents and staff from Mountford had a lovely surprise.
23 March 2018
Residents and staff from Woodland had some delicious treats on St Piran's Day.
21 March 2018
Residents and staff from Woodland had a lot of fun at their recent bingo night and raised loads of money too!
13 March 2018
Cathy Jenkins was presented with gifts on her retirement
9 March 2018
The residents of St Breock were recently taken to Padstow School to meet the pupils and have some refreshments.
2 March 2018
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.
19th December 2017
Residents and staff from Mountford had a great time recently.
18th December 2017
Staff at Trengrouse had fun on Christmas Jumper Day 2017.
15th December 2017
Staff at central office had fun on Christmas Jumper Day 2017.
15th December 2017
St Breock held their Christmas bingo recently.
15th December 2017
Mr Wilton was overjoyed with his present.
14th December 2017
A lovely time was had by all and lots of money was raised.
8th December 2017
What fun Cedar Grange residents and staff had at their coffee morning.
7th December 2017
On Friday 1 December, Dora ‘Doris’ Williams celebrated her 103rd birthday!
4 December 2017
On Friday 3rd November Trengrouse held their second annual Neon day.
24th November 2017
Cornwall Care were proud to be a judge and sponsor in the category of ‘Apprentice of the year – Health and Social Care and Childcare’ for the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards 2016 hosted by Truro & Penwith College on Friday 17 November 2017.
17 November 2017
Malcolm Strange - who is our electrician at Cornwall Care - is helping to co-ordinate the street collections for the 13th annual charity fundraiser ‘Santas on a Bike’ ride for Children’s Hospice South West.
The event takes place on 2nd December 2017 and starts at Lee Mill in Plymouth from 11am and ends up in St Austell in Cornwall at approximately 2.30pm. All bikes, scooters and trikes are welcome. The route goes through Ivybridge, Saltash and Liskeard.
17 November 2017
This lovely cake was brought in from a family who recently suffered the loss of their mum and granny.
16 November 2017
Staff and residents at Redannick recently visited Newquay Sea Life Centre and had a lot of fun.
14 November 2017
Staff and residents at Penberthy recently visited their local pub and had a lot of fun.
10th November 2017
Remembrance Day was observed recently with a minute’s silence by staff and residents at The Green.
9th November 2017
Staff and residents at Trevern recently celebrated All Hallow's Eve in style.
8th November 2017
Staff and residents at The Green recently celebrated Halloween in style.
8th November 2017
Recently Chris Harvey congratulated the Home Care team on their glowing report.
7th November 2017
Recently our residents had great fun in making treats for the beautiful birds in their garden.
6th November 2017
Recently our residents and staff from Headlands enjoyed an afternoon at Paradise Park in Hayle.
6th November 2017
Cedar Grange staff, residents and visitors enjoyed their recent Harvest Festival.
2nd November 2017
Tertia and other Cornwall Care colleagues raising funds for Cornwall Hospice Care.
2 November 2017
Staff and residents at Penbethy celebrated Halloween in style. Look at their ghoulish attire!
2nd November 2017
Julie has worked for Cornwall Care for 20 years!
1 November 2017
Staff and residents at Headlands celebrated Halloween in style. They had music, dancing and party games.
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31st October 2017
Kim and Kira took part in the Nights of Neon event for Cornwall Hospice Care.
27th October 2017
Redannick and The Friends of Redannick recently held a surprise birthday party.
23rd October 2017
Fidget mats and twiddle muffs were kindly donated by Karenza Quilters recently.
18th October 2017
A great time was had by all recently when Blackwood visited St Breock.
18th October 2017
A great time was had by all recently when Blackwood went on a trip to Bodmin Moor.
3rd October 2017
The residents, their relatives and staff at Trewartha recently enjoyed a wedding festival along with the garden club gang.
28th September 2017
A great time was had by all recently when Redannick went on a trip down memory lane.
27th September 2017
A great time was had by all recently when Blackwood went on a trip to Newquay Zoo.
27th September 2017
A great time was had by all recently when Woodland held a garden party.
25th September 2017
On 7th September 2017 Mark Halford and a collection of colleagues and family members took to the
skies to raise money for Trengrouse.
20th September 2017
Recently, Trengrouse girls donned their pink outfits and took part in The Pretty Muddy 5k Challenge for Cancer
Research UK.
20th September 2017
Recently Blackwood held their summer fete and raised a whopping £1,082.85 for the residents' amenities funds.
Well done Blackwood!
19th September 2017
Recently Redannick held their summer fete and raised a whopping £1,757.18 for the residents' amenities funds.
Well done Redannick!
12th September 2017
Recently the residents at St Breock were delighted to take part in a reading activity with local school children.
8th September 2017
On 6th September it was Read A Book Day, a national celebration to encourage us to take a break from our busy
lives, grab a book and spend the day reading.
30th August 2017
Blackberry picking and baking was enjoyed by all those who took part recently at Chyvarhas
25th August 2017
Two of our lucky residents on a boat trip up the Helford Passage.
21st August 2017
When one of our residents at Cedar Grange had a 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year, our amazing staff went out of their
way to create a special celebration.
21st August 2017
Recently St Martin's held their summer fete and raised a whopping £500 for the residents' amenities funds.
Well done St Martin's!
21st August 2017
Recently our staff and guests celebrated 21 years of Cornwall Care being a Cornish charity. Great fun was had by all.
21st August 2017
Recently Trevern held their summer fete and raised a whopping £240.54p for the residents' amenities funds. Well done Trevern!
15th August 2017
On 15 August Alison Rowe was presented with a long service award certificate for working for Cornwall Care for 20 years!
10th August 2017
Recently our staff and residents at Trewartha held a 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' themed tea party!
1 August 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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30 June 2017
Our residents at Trevern have been enjoying some great outings recently, including a trip to the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary and the Flower Show in Falmouth, providing wonderful opportunities for our residents to reminisce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
14 March 2017
Valerie and Glen Kellow had a beautiful day celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary at Chyvarhas, our nursing home in Callington, recently.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29th December 2016
Edna Barnes, one of our residents at Redannick in Truro, had a wonderful time meeting the Mayor this Christmas.
28th December 2016
Staff and residents had a wonderful time over Christmas, listening to the 1st Gorran and Mevagissey Brownies carol service.
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.
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.
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.
20th December 2016
Central Office staff enjoyed wearing their woollies for Christmas Jumper Day last Friday, raising money for Save the Children.
19th December 2016
Cornwall Care is proud to support Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust as their charity of choice this year.
16th December 2016
Residents and staff had a lovely evening tucking into mince pies when the Dean of Truro Cathedral came to visit us.
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.
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
1st December 2016
Residents and staff enjoyed making Christmas Cards this week at Headlands in Carbis Bay.
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.
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
24th November 2016
Resident and staff at Pengover enjoyed a mince pie and raffle afternoon this month, raising funds for their residents' Comforts Fund.
17th November 2016
Two long service awards were presented today.
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...
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.
November 2016
Residents and clients had such fun designing Christmas cards for Cornwall Care.
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.
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.
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
Two tuned-in staff members at Trevern in Falmouth have brought a smile to residents faces by fundraising for a new television.
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 the Great British Care Awards, the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards and the Inaugural Care & Support Awards later this year.
25th October 2016
Tasty cakes were made by the residents and the day care coordinator Sue Connon for our tea party.
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!
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!
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.
August 2016
The gardening club has been a huge success again with flowers, fruit and vegetables in abundance!
August 2016
Tilley's tea room was opened by Betty Tilley in honour of her husband Rex.
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.
Summer 2016
Our Summer fete was a great success. We raised a total of £1,588 which is amazing!.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
9th June 2016
Today we took part in a car wash dressed in crazy costumes to raise funds for the residents of Blackwood.
31st May 2016
At Pengover, our nursing home in Liskeard, residents and staff have been enjoying the start of Spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.