Sam Schofield, Author at East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/author/sam-schofield/ Hopping Between Hubs Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:27:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Chesterfield’s newly certified “Veteran Friendly” care home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chesterfields-newly-certified-veteran-friendly-care-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chesterfields-newly-certified-veteran-friendly-care-home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chesterfields-newly-certified-veteran-friendly-care-home/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:01:39 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=144781 ROYAL Air Force veteran Frank Savory, 93, is among those living at a newly certified “Veteran Friendly” care home in Chesterfield. Frank is one of several veterans at Holmewood Care Home, on Barnfield Close, benefitting from the enhanced care and support provided to those who served in the armed forces. The care home is the […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/chesterfields-newly-certified-veteran-friendly-care-home/feed/ 0 Ashgate Hospice and BRM team up for Will Month fundraiser https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ashgate-hospice-and-brm-team-up-for-will-month-fundraiser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ashgate-hospice-and-brm-team-up-for-will-month-fundraiser https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ashgate-hospice-and-brm-team-up-for-will-month-fundraiser/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:01:36 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=144779 A Chesterfield hospice has partnered with one of the town’s leading law firms to offer a professional Will writing service this April – helping to raise crucial funds for its vital care. Ashgate Hospice, which provides services for those with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones across North Derbyshire, has partnered with BRM for their […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ashgate-hospice-and-brm-team-up-for-will-month-fundraiser/feed/ 0 New resident Sylvia shines as “Star of the Month” at Chesterfield care home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-resident-sylvia-shines-as-star-of-the-month-at-chesterfield-care-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-resident-sylvia-shines-as-star-of-the-month-at-chesterfield-care-home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-resident-sylvia-shines-as-star-of-the-month-at-chesterfield-care-home/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:29:17 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=140838 A NEW resident at a Chesterfield care home has been given the “Star of the Month” staff award after supporting the home manager in her duties. When Sylvia Osborne, 84, moved to Holmewood Care Home, on Barnfield Close, in mid-July, she immediately took it upon herself to start helping staff. Every morning at 7:30am, she […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-resident-sylvia-shines-as-star-of-the-month-at-chesterfield-care-home/feed/ 0 Elderly benefit from mini zoo experience at their Chesterfield care home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-benefit-from-mini-zoo-experience-at-their-chesterfield-care-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elderly-benefit-from-mini-zoo-experience-at-their-chesterfield-care-home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-benefit-from-mini-zoo-experience-at-their-chesterfield-care-home/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:01:58 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=140699 A DERBYSHIRE care home became a mini zoo of weird and wonderful creatures during an animal assisted therapy session. A corn snake, tarantula, tortoise, bearded dragon, hedgehog, guinea pig, and stick insects were among the menagerie brought to Springbank House Care Home, on Ashgate Road, Chesterfield. Becky Jackson, from Animal Encounters Derbyshire, brought the creatures […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-benefit-from-mini-zoo-experience-at-their-chesterfield-care-home/feed/ 0 Exotic animals bring joy to Derbyshire care home residents https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/exotic-animals-bring-joy-to-derbyshire-care-home-residents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exotic-animals-bring-joy-to-derbyshire-care-home-residents https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/exotic-animals-bring-joy-to-derbyshire-care-home-residents/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:01:13 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=140207 SNAKES, lizards, a tarantula, and a tortoise were among the latest visitors to a Derbyshire care home – when elderly residents enjoyed an animal assisted therapy session. Residents at Longmoor Lodge Care Home, on Longmoor Lane, Sandiacre, met a menagerie of exotic animals during a visit from DB Animal Therapy. For many of the residents, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/exotic-animals-bring-joy-to-derbyshire-care-home-residents/feed/ 0 Elderly enjoy animal therapy with mini donkeys https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-enjoy-animal-therapy-with-mini-donkeys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elderly-enjoy-animal-therapy-with-mini-donkeys https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-enjoy-animal-therapy-with-mini-donkeys/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:58:12 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=135253 MINIATURE donkeys brought smiles to a Derbyshire care home – when they trotted in for an animal therapy session. Hector and Tallulah, from The Wee Donkey Company, made a visit to Longmoor Lodge Care Home, on Longmoor Lane, Sandiacre, near Nottingham. The tiny twosome were fed and stroked by residents in the garden and, for […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/elderly-enjoy-animal-therapy-with-mini-donkeys/feed/ 0 Derbyshire care home staff complete CHAP training https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derbyshire-care-home-staff-complete-chap-training/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derbyshire-care-home-staff-complete-chap-training https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derbyshire-care-home-staff-complete-chap-training/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:02:41 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=133870 CARERS across Derbyshire have completed specialist training to boost the level of support their elderly residents receive at their care homes. Staff from care settings in Chesterfield and Bakewell undertook the intensive 10-week Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) course. The cohort of newly qualified CHAPs all work for the Hill Care Group, which operates several […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derbyshire-care-home-staff-complete-chap-training/feed/ 0 Football fan rediscovers passion for the beautiful game at Bakewell care home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/football-fan-rediscovers-passion-for-the-beautiful-game-at-bakewell-care-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=football-fan-rediscovers-passion-for-the-beautiful-game-at-bakewell-care-home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/football-fan-rediscovers-passion-for-the-beautiful-game-at-bakewell-care-home/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:02:44 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=132821 A FOOTBALL fan has rekindled his passion for the sport after moving to a Bakewell care home. Glyn Harhat, 59, has been a lifelong supporter of Sheffield Wednesday and used to attend matches during his younger days. When he moved to Burton Closes Hall Care Home, on Haddon Road, last month, he hadn’t been able […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/football-fan-rediscovers-passion-for-the-beautiful-game-at-bakewell-care-home/feed/ 0 Girls’ football team sponsorship renewed by Hill Care https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/girls-football-team-sponsorship-renewed-by-hill-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=girls-football-team-sponsorship-renewed-by-hill-care https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/girls-football-team-sponsorship-renewed-by-hill-care/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:02:28 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=132031 ENGLAND’s next Lioness could be hailing from Derbyshire after a girls’ football team received a boost from the Hill Care Group. The care home operator has renewed its sponsorship of Wirksworth Colts FC Under-14 Girls for the upcoming season and beyond. Formed just four years ago, the club has continued to gain popularity, helped again […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/girls-football-team-sponsorship-renewed-by-hill-care/feed/ 0 Dignity award received by Chesterfield care home https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dignity-award-received-by-chesterfield-care-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dignity-award-received-by-chesterfield-care-home Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:05:04 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=129119 A CHESTERFIELD care home has been named a dignity champion after receiving an award for their services to residents. Springbank House Care Home, on Ashgate Road, was given the Derbyshire Dignity Campaign Award by Derbyshire County Council after completing a rigorous application process. The campaign, run jointly with NHS Derbyshire, aims to ensure every social […]

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