A trio of gentlemen from Handley House care home in York took a trip to local pub for steak pie and a pint, after one of the men said this would be his ‘perfect day’. Handley House asked their residents to write down their idea of...
Handley House care home in York has been named a finalist in care home provider Ideal Carehomes’ annual Gardens in Bloom competition. Gardens in Bloom aims to engage Ideal Carehomes’ teams, residents and the local community in creating wonderful outside spaces for everyone to enjoy. Handley House...
Residents and staff members from Handley House care home in York recently welcomed crowds from the local community to their carnival-style Summer Fair. The event was a raging success, with visitors enjoying live entertainment from singer Karen Clegg, facepainting, bouncy castles, browsing stalls from local businesses,...
Residents from Handley House care home in York got a special springtime surprise when some wonderfully woolly visitors popped by. Ryedale Animal Group brought five one-week-old lambs into the care home to meet the residents, giving them the opportunity to hold, pet and bottle feed them. Ryedale...
Care staff from Handley House care home in York raised over £400 for Cancer Research UK when they completed the Pretty Muddy Race for Life this month. Seven members of staff from the home took part in the race at York Knavesmire Race Course, battling through...
Gardening Club members at Handley House have been growing their own fruits and vegetables to give to their local community. Members of the club began to plan their new garden earlier this year, while preparing for Ideal Carehomes’ Gardens in Bloom competition. Gardens in Bloom is an...
Staff at the Green Lane care home were surprised with a fun superhero-themed day to celebrate the care teams dedication to providing person-centred care to their residents. Home Manager, Rachel McNally, and driving force for the initiative said, ‘Our staff have been inspirational throughout the...
Ideal Carehomes have honoured the commitment and enthusiasm of its staff by surprising their 22 care teams across the country with a sweet cupcake treat this Employee Appreciation Day. Ideal Carehomes currently employees over 1000 individuals across a variety of roles, from the front of house...
Ideal Carehomes is midway through their Recruitment Month where they are spreading the word that social care is the place to work for a rewarding and successful career. Using the tag line, ‘you come for a job and end up with a career’, the company...
Rachel McNally has led the team at Handley House, situated on Green Lane in Clifton, since the care home first opened its doors in 2019. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Rachel has dedicated herself to supporting her team, ensuring wellness support and guidance is always available. The...