Category: Blog

We were very busy across our services this week as we recognised remembrance. We had crafts, entertainment, and reflective tea and cakes and all got into the spirit of remembering those lost.

At Olea Care Group, our Employee Spotlight recognises those of our team who have gone above and beyond their duties. We are currently celebrating: Zarren Mckenzie Janet Esther For going above and beyond, showing incredible initiative, and making a positive difference to our services. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

As an organisation dedicated to caring for others, we take mental health for our staff, our residents, and our children very seriously. As part of our wellbeing drive, 4 members of the Fernbees team undertook and achieved their Level 2 Award: First Aid for Mental Health yesterday. Our Mental Health First Aiders: Laura, Momataz, Julie,… Read more »

We had a wonderful time at Doves Nest yesterday morning as we made our own cheesecake to enjoy with a movie in the afternoon

We think it is very important to engage with our local community and so, every year, we take a trip to our local foodbank with Fernbees to donate lots of food gathered by our wonderful children over the course of a few weeks. The sun was shining last week as we walked up to Stockport… Read more »

Last week was mental health awareness week and we celebrated across our services with healthy (and not so healthy) snacks, massages and meditations and the opportunities for our staff, residents, and visitors to sit down, unwind, and have a chat

We opened our doors in October 2014, with a focus on resident well-being and experience. On our 10th Birthday we celebrated with colour and music with a Hawaiian theme! With our philosophy of continual improvement, Fernlea has seen its fair share of developments over the past few years and now proudly  features stunning landscaped gardens,… Read more »

It was Oktoberfest at Doves Nest last week We enjoyed some delicious German food and of course, it wouldnt be Oktoberfest without a bottle of beer and some leiderhosen

Every year we join in with Macmillan Coffee morning to raise some money for Macmillan. This week, we enjoyed a lovely array of homemade cakes with a steaming mug of our favourite cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate

Before winter starts to set in, we are making the most of the warmer weather at Fernlea. This weekend we enjoyed an afternoon of wine, cheese and some nibbles in the courtyard.

We alwyas try to engage with our local community with entertainment for our residents and joining in with local events. We are always delighted when someone, out of the goodness of their own heart, takes it upon themselves to pay us a visit and bring a little joy into our hearts. The lovely David from… Read more »

This weekend at Yorklea we tried out hand at clay modelling! We love trying new things and think we did rather well!