We want our residents to keep doing what they’ve always done, and by providing regular activities and events supports them to live a full life. Whether our residents would rather stick to their regular routines or try something new, we support them in their endeavours by creating an environment that promotes self-sufficiency.
Our residents will be able to experience new things, form new friendships, and have the opportunity to get involved with the local community. Keep up to date with the latest news and events at The Ashton Care Home.
News & Events
The Importance of Activity Programmes in Care Homes
Studies have shown that there are many benefits to residents partaking in care home activities. It has been proven that social activities can improve the mental and physical
Celebrating International Nurses Day
Friday 12th May was International Nurses Day, and at The Ashton Care Home in Hinckley, we wanted to take this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the wonderful Nurses
Making Good Use of Our Minibus
Recently at The Ashton Care Home in Hinckley, we have been making good use of our minibus and taking our residents on a few day trips into the
Bringing Residents Back to Their Roots
We have been delighted to welcome Mary, one of our residents who have recently joined us at The Ashton Care Home for a respite stay. As a young
Introducing Sharing Precious Memories Choir
One of our new projects at The Ashton Care Home is based around Choirs in Care Homes. This is run by Sandra from Sharing Precious Memories. Sharing Precious
Resident Enjoys Trip Away With Family
At The Ashton, we want to highlight how residents can still do trips out with their families whilst staying at our care home in Hinckley. One of our
The 5 Benefits of Nursing Care in a Care Home
Nursing care is a type of care service that is often provided in nursing homes and care homes, helping to make a difference in residents’ lives. As well
Bringing Bell Ringing to The Ashton
Martin Mellor the Maintenance Officer at The Ashton has been involved in the life of Burbage Parish Church for over 50 years, and for the last 30 years,
Christmas Festivities at The Ashton
Take a look at what we’ve been up to at The Ashton in December and the exciting festive activities we’ve got coming up for the rest of the
NHS Contract Secured with University Hospital of Leicester
At The Ashton, we are delighted to have secured a 12-month contract with the University Hospital of Leicester. Our top floor consists of 24 beds which are now
Residents’ Artwork Gets Exhibited at Nuneaton Heritage Centre
We are proud to announce that our Monet collage for the Arts in Care Homes Day 2022 has been chosen to be exhibited at Nuneaton Heritage Centre, well
The Different Types of Care Offered in Care Homes
The services available differ from care home to care home, some homes will exclusively offer Residential Care, while others offer a range of care options. In this blog
Join Loved Ones With Our Afternoon Tea Service
We are delighted to offer a private Afternoon Tea service for anyone visiting their loved ones at The Ashton Care Home. Family and friends can enjoy afternoon tea
Live Entertainment at The Ashton
The residents have been busy enjoying live entertainment at The Ashton Care Home this month. Sam delivered a wonderful show with a special request to Barry one of
Glad to Care Awareness Week at The Ashton
We had many exciting things planned for Glad to Care Awareness Week here at The Ashton Care Home. Glad to Care Week is a celebration of care workers
Celebrating The Queen’s Jubilee
Along with the rest of the nation, we celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with a wonderful BBQ Lunch on Sunday the 5th of June 2022. We had
CQC Inspection Success
At The Ashton Care Home in Hinckley, we are extremely proud to announce that our recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has resulted in us being
The Ashton Pet Gallery
It’s not always possible to have pets and animals visit the home, however, there are occasions when a family member of a resident or a staff member will
Celebrating Dignity Action Day
We celebrated Dignity Action Day where some of our residents and carers wrote on leaves about what dignity meant to them. We then added them to our Digni-tree
Travelling Around the World in 12 Months Project
The activities team at The Ashton have started introducing our “Travelling Around the World in 12 months” project. This will be incorporating monthly activities surrounding special days that