With World Autism Awareness Week soon upon us, there is much planning going on behind the scenes at Apple House homes. We really don’t need an excuse to eat cake but, if we did, there would be no greater and more worthwhile reason to do so than to raise money for WAAW. Between 27th March – 2nd April 2017, The National Autistic Society (NAS) is asking people to raise money and awareness so that ‘as many people as possible learn about autism.’ They urge everyone to ‘bake, walk, quiz, collect…until everyone understands.’ Apple House homes are rising to the challenge, we’ll …
We love the look of real wood flooring. It has that homely, relaxed feel to it that fits so well with our style. Carpets, ugh! We’ve tried the all-singing-all-dancing bleachable, wool twist, Axminster – you name it. The problem with carpets is they simply aren’t durable no matter their price tag, at least not in high throughput areas. This is an ongoing issue where we have high footfall and wheelchair use. Whilst we love the feel underfoot of carpets in bedrooms, they really don’t cut it when it comes to hallways, lounges, dining rooms. We’re giving our floors a make-over! …
If you’re looking to join a first class team and are an experienced care giver, then look no further! Redcroft Care Home is seeking either one or two support workers to fill two waking night shifts per week. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are now available due to a staff member swapping to day shifts. We offer excellent rates of pay, pension scheme, training, chocolate – you name it, it’s probably included! Redcroft is a ten-bedded learning disability residential home close to the beaches of Hengistbury Head and Southbourne, and the buzzing Bournemouth town centre. With a Good rating from CQC, we operate …
We are proud members of BILD – The British Institute of Learning Disabilities and have been for many years. BILD is an organisation that champion’s people’s rights and enables support. Professor Gerry Simon set up BILD in 1971 because he was convinced there could be better support in the community for people with disabilities. BILD has been championing the rights of people with disabilities ever since. BILD uses its skills, knowledge and experience to turn policy into practice, solve problems and improve support. In working with Government departments, local authorities, health trusts, service providers and mainstream organisations, their aim is …
We are trying to make our posts more accessible to all. A first step is to enable a ‘text to speech’ facility beneath each blog post! As we are not technowizards we appreciate your patience while we endeavour to get to grips with this. Us trying to do anything technical… …
Empowerment is achieved when your strengths, not your weaknesses, are magnified. At Apple House care homes we absolutely, categorically, emphatically, LOVE empowerment for all! Isn’t it a wonderful feeling to be empowered? To take control of your life and your choices, to feel valued and to know your self-worth. Empowerment can be achieved through so many ways in day to day life. Residing in a residential care home does not mean being stripped of empowerment. At Apple House, empowerment is apparent everywhere that you look. Our Fire Marshall is a resident. Our Health and Safety Officer…you guessed it. A resident. …
“Everyone should be able to access and understand information that affects their everyday lives, including the 10 million disabled people. Information that is easier to understand helps people to make better choices on issues such as education, employment and healthcare. It also helps people with learning disabilities to achieve a more equal role in society.” –– Depart. of Health, ‘Making written information easier to understand for people with learning disabilities, 2010. How are Apple House care homes helping those we support to understand the written information that pertains to them in order to help in their decision making and choices? …
Apple House care homes are proud supporters of local and national charities. We are delighted to support Alzheimers Research Uk. Receiving no government funding for their research, they are completely dependent on the generosity of supporters to fund their pioneering research programme. “Alzheimers is a disease that causes dementia. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about two-thirds of cases in the elderly”–Alzheimers Research Uk. Typical early symptoms of Alzheimers include: Regularly forgetting recent events, names and faces. Becoming increasingly repetitive. Regularly misplacing items or putting them in odd places. Confusion about the time of day. Disorientation, …
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 …
We are mad for bug houses! What are bug houses? Insects are so beneficial for our gardens, or at least some are! Lurking in the lupins and hiding in the hyacinths are a plethora of absolute pests such as aphids, mealybugs and other nasty leaf-chompers. We don’t like pesticides. We love our gardens and our vegetable patches. The natural solution is to attract the ‘right’ kind of bugs to battle pests and to ensure the eco-balance of our beautiful outdoor spaces. This is why the latest additions to our garden at Redcroft care home are Bug Houses! These little boxes …
