We really are so lucky to live where we live. With the New Forest National Park barely a hop away and sandy beaches within walking distance of all our homes, there is no better place to offer recreational activities and experiential learning to those whom we support. Nestled between the tourist hub of Bournemouth, the coastal harbour of Lymington, with the ancient priory town of Christchurch on our doorstep, the range of things to do here is diverse. Horse riding, flying a light aircraft, cycling in the New Forest, water skiing, and horticulture–just some of the activities that people we …
Strategic Planning: Looking at Operational Goals. The Apple House Ltd Approach: The world of management and strategic planning can be full of jargon-based terms and phrases, which can take the core meaning away from readers who want to see the direction and aims a company wants to work towards. While it is crucial that our company has a clear strategic plan from directorship level, the methods which enable this plan to work through an operational route are key to achieving the common goal. This planning stage will assist the company forward through an ever-increasing demanding economy and climate. For our …
At the very heart of our work, our ethos, is the desire to facilitate those we support to recover their voice. Their right to be heard and understood. Being heard is so close to being loved that, for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable. –David Augsberger We take our voice, our opinion, our choices, for granted. We eloquently express our needs and our viewpoints and know that we are listened to, that the other person ‘gets us.’ The notion that we could be spoken for and on behalf of, that our voice translates not into our wishes but into …
We are currently seeking an experienced senior support worker to be based at our ‘Outstanding’ care home, Summerwood, in New Milton, Hants. If you are a forward thinking, positive and dedicated person with experience in supporting adults with diverse needs, and you have a background in learning disabilities, please get in touch! Excellent remuneration and a happy working environment and career progression awaits you. Please contact John Caslake, Registered Manager on 01425 839687 for more information or an informal chat. …
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Wishing all residents, staff, family and friends a wonderful year ahead from everyone at Apple House care homes. …
May we take this opportunity to wish residents, their families and friends, care managers, community nurses and wider teams and our own staff team, a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and healthy 2017. With warmest regards, Jane, Romaine, and the management team at Apple House care homes. …
“Our first Christmas dinner dance event with live music at Gateway was a huge success. It was super to see Father Christmas for his first visit of the season!” “We also attended the nativity at Ashley Baptist Church where we were all shepherds and participated in a reading.” “The home is decorated and we’re counting down the sleeps until Christmas Day, all very exciting!” –– John Caslake, Registered Manager, Summerwood. …
Our chosen pantomime this year is Cinderella at the Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre. With tickets booked we can’t wait to shout, ‘Behind you!’ The origins of British Pantomime or “Panto” as it is known date back to the middle ages, taking on board the traditions of the Italian “Commedia dell’ Arte, the Italian night scenes and British Music hall to produce an intrinsic art form that constantly adapted to survive up to the present day. …
We recognise that people may have times in their lives when they need extra support in their lives to understand and cope with personal situations or difficulties. To support our staff when they need this service we have been referring people to Compass Counselling – A counselling service for the New Forest. Based in Lymington they are an accredited service of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework for good practice. They offer a sliding scale of fees according to your income, they try and ensure that no one in need of counselling …
