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MHA Alexandra House Fireplace Decoration

Granddaughter of former resident at MHA Amathea raises more than £1500 for home by walking 80 miles

All smiles at MHA Oak Manor as it receives recognition for their community spirit and wins Civic Award

MHA The Homestead welcomes in furry friends which proves to be huge hit

MHA Alexandra House has embraced the festive season with a creative and eco-friendly project: upcycling cardboard boxes to make a fireplace. The home, which provides residential and dementia care for 47 residents, wanted to bring some Christmas cheer, especially since they don't have an actual fireplace. Activity coordinator Amanda Gouldstone found inspiration online, particularly on Facebook, and came up with the idea to craft a fireplace using five boxes from continence pads.

The project took about 10 hours, with residents helping out during the process. Gouldstone shared that they are all very proud of the finished result, receiving positive feedback from residents. The next step is to enhance the fireplace with Christmas lights and stockings. Additionally, the home hopes to keep the fireplace up and use it for other celebrations throughout the year, promoting the message of upcycling.

MHA Alexandra recycles cardboard into decorative fireplace

MHA Alexandra House gets ready for Christmas by recycling cardboard box into decorative fireplace

Betty Challis, a resident at MHA Westbury Grange on her 100th birthday

Secret to a long life “would be telling” says resident at MHA Westbury Grange celebrating 100th birthday.

Rhoda Ilesanmi, care assistant at MHA Hartcliffe

30 under 30, 3/30 :Meet 19-year-old Rhoda Ilesanmi, from Nigeria to Bristol in bid to make successful career in care

Keith Tucker and Jean Tucker

Former Charlton and Wigan Athletic footballer living at MHA Lauriston celebrates 62nd wedding anniversary

Iris being given flowers on her 100th birthday by the Mayor of Penarth

Resident at MHA Morel Court surprised with her wedding dress as she celebrates 100th birthday

Edna Chimes, a resident at MHA Pennystone Court on her 100th birthday

Birthday celebrations at MHA Pennystone Court as resident turns 100

A resident at MHA Coed Craig with a bearded Dragon

MHA Coed Craig welcomes special visitors as part of Be Kind to Animals Month

30 under 30: Ayesha Khaliq

30 under 30, 2/30: Meet Ayesha Khaliq, juggling two roles at MHA Glen Rosa but “wouldn't change it for anything”  

Ella Sowerby

Staff at MHA Oak Manor being presented with their award

A resident at MHA The Homestead during a visit from a farm

Adnan Rashid and Rosie Bjelland, blog on Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month: Wellbeing walks and exploring spirituality with Rosie Bjelland 

Sue and John Rowe, residents at MHA Handsworth stood outside The Bridgewater Hall

Trip down memory lane for resident couple at MHA Handsworth as they visit iconic landmark 

Staff at MHA Weston and Queensway washing a car

MHA Weston and Queensway hosts car wash as part of fundraising event and raises hundreds

Jo Allan, a resident at MHA Montpellier Manor smiling

MHA Montpellier Manor appeals to community to find more “Aycliffe Angels” and invite them to coffee morning 

Ann Wicks, resident at MHA The Fairways

Celebrations at MHA The Fairways as resident turns 100

MHA Brookfield's mural for the Key to Me programme

MHA Brookfield creates mural as part of new initiative to encourage conversations

MHA nurse smiles at a resident whilst he eats his breakfast

International Nurses Day: The vital role of nurses in adult social care

Janette Hargreaves, resident at MHA Heather Grange with her family on her 102nd birthday

Birthday celebrations at MHA Heather Grange as resident celebrates 102nd birthday

Jo Allan, a resident at MHA Montpellier Manor

VE Day Stories: Meet Jo Allan, the “Aycliffe Angel” living at MHA Montpellier Manor

Residents at MHA Priceholme had Alpacas come to visit

MHA Priceholme raises more than £350 following spring fair

John (L) and Sheila O'Dwyer met in 1968 and got married in 1970.

“The cornerstone must be absolute trust, fairness, and sharing” as resident at MHA The Homestead marks 55th wedding anniversary

John Parkins, a resident at MHA Stratton House with his letter from King George XI

“We set off for home at two in the morning” resident at MHA Stratton House shares his VE day experience.

Robert “Bob” Lawrence celebrating his 103rd birthday

“I occasionally like a drink of Southern Comfort” secret to long life says resident at MHA Horfield Lodge who celebrates 103rd birthday

Tony and Betty from MHA Westbury Grange

“There was a lot of relief, everyone was happy” residents living at MHA Westbury Grange recall accounts from VE day

Vera Hibberd, a resident at MHA The Homestead with one of the penguins

Penguin visitors bring joy to Oxfordshire care home on International Penguin Day

Anakha Babu, care assistant at MHA Westbury Grange

30 under 30, 1/30: Meet Anakha Babu, care assistant at MHA Westbury Grange, striving for success at home where residents treat her “like a daughter” 

Hayley Long Service Morel Court

MHA Morel Court arranges surprise party to mark 25 years’ service of deputy home manager

Staff at MHA Rushden Park following their spring fayre

Despite the rain MHA Rushden Park raises hundreds following spring fayre

Ella with her nana

Granddaughter of former resident at MHA Amathea to raise funds in memory of nan by walking 80 miles

Doreen Golberg, a resident at MHA Handsworth

Wedding bells at MHA Handsworth courtesy of modern technology as grandson of resident get married

Image of an older person's hand holding a palm cross at Easter.jpg

Celebrating Easter in MHA care homes

MHA Stratton House Spring Fayre

MHA Stratton House raises over £1000 following successful spring fayre

MHA Lauriston (Key to Me)

New initiative launched at MHA Lauriston helps discover fascinating pasts of residents 

A birthday cake at Morel Court 

MHA Morel Court opens its doors to community and marks 50th birthday with party

MHA Warde Aldam Team 

Plenty of celebrations at MHA Warde Aldam following 30th anniversary party 

A lady and a goat at the easter fayer

MHA The Fairways raises more than £375 following successful Easter fayre

Andy and Joan

Resident at MHA Lauriston celebrates 71st wedding anniversary

Eusebiu Anton and Anna Kaczmar 

Combined service of 10 years celebrated at MHA Hillside

Carl and Julie

“Treat each person as an individual and not the task or the diagnosis” says care assistant who celebrates 15-year work anniversary at MHA Westbury Grange

Priceholme

MHA Priceholme to host spring fair with special appearance from four legged friends 

Key to me 

New initiative launched to unlock conversations and memories proving to be a success at MHA Ty Gwyn

Residents Barry and Helen 

Celebrations at MHA Waterside House as resident couple mark 60th wedding anniversary 

Mark Quarmby at Warde Aldam

New home manager at the helm of MHA Warde Aldam aims to make it “best in the area”

IASME Cyber Essentials Logo

MHA achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

John and Denis sitting next to each other smiling 

Apprentice is reunited with teacher living at MHA Handsworth after more than 37 years

Margaret and John

Resident couple at MHA Montpellier Manor celebrate 72nd wedding anniversary 

MHA Rushden Park entrance

MHA Rushden Park set to welcome community in by hosting spring fayre

Two ladies playing piano

Mother’s Day - a chance to celebrate the women who shape our lives  

A Wedding at MHA Maple leaf

Wedding bells at MHA Maple Leaf House thanks to livestream of staff members big day

Vera and Dora celebrating their birthdays 

Twins living at MHA Moorland House celebrate 95th birthday

MHA Chief Executive Sam Monaghan

Sam Monaghan statement on House of Commons voting against the Lords amendment to exempt social care from the ENICs

Denis Hilton celebrating his birthday with cards on the table next to him

“Live a quiet and simple life” says resident at MHA Handsworth celebrating 104th birthday

MHA Morel Court members of staff outside net to the home sign

MHA Morel Court all smiles after ‘exceptional’ Care Inspectorate Wales inspection

Resident Kathleen celebrating her birthday with a cake 

Birthday celebrations at MHA The Fairways as resident turns 101

Resident at Chapel Fields with a shetland pony 

MHA Chapel Fields welcomes special four-legged visitors for residents

Little Lodgers at a care home 

MHA Horfield Lodge rehosts ‘Little Lodgers’ intergenerational sessions to encourage community integration

staff at Rushden Park 

MHA Rushden Park uses money raised during Xmas fayre to good use by making pergola

Staff at MHA Handsworth celebrating the Top 20 Award

MHA Handsworth all smiles after winning Top 20 Care Homes Northwest England award

Latest articles

Granddaughter of former resident at MHA Amathea raises more than £1500 for home by walking 80 miles

All smiles at MHA Oak Manor as it receives recognition for their community spirit and wins Civic Award

MHA The Homestead welcomes in furry friends which proves to be huge hit