brighterkind and The Four Seasons Health Care Group have joined with researchers at UCL, alongside the Department of Health and Social Care, to launch the only major study into the impact of COVID-19 in care homes. Although there are many research studies investigating the impact of COVID-19 in the general population, this is the only one focused on those living and working in care homes.

Spiritual resources, dates, songs, worship and spiritual enrichment in the time of Coronavirus

To help our residents stay cheery and connected, we would like to invite nurseries, schools, or anyone in the community to be a brighterkind Postcard Pal! 

How you and your family can benefit from a short respite care break

Respite care is a short break in a care home, normally between one and two weeks, but it can be longer if required.

Often respite care is planned by a family member, so that they can take a holiday or take some time out from caring for an elderly loved one. 

Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012.

Join our homes throughout February, where they will be 'Celebrating the Arts' in their own unique ways. From theatre productions with residents and team members as the stars, to sing-a-long to your favourite musical numbers, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! 

What contributes to good mental health as we age

It's no secret that mental health can sadly deteriorate as we age, this could be from a variety of factors ranging from decline in physical health, social life or a lack of sense of purpose. This Mental Health Awareness Day, we take a look at some of the ways we make every effort to keep our residents loving every day at brighterkind.

Contents: 

- How to improve mental health with physical activity 

- How friends, both new and old contribute to our well-being 

brighterkind wins Employee Engagement of the Year award at Personnel Today Awards.

The award recognises brighterkind’s efforts in employee engagement and implementing positive change throughout the business.

brighterkind has built an extensive Learning and Development team and positive culture. This began with the recruitment of more than 300 volunteers across all of its care homes, self-titled ‘Pacesetters’, who deliver values-based cultural messages and create fun at work.