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At The Porterbrook, we believe that meaningful interaction and community connections play a vital role in the well-being of our residents. This month, we were delighted to welcome

This May, we proudly joined the nation in marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, which is a moment in history that still resonates deeply for many of

Making the decision to move into a care home is a significant step, both for the individual and their family. Naturally, people want to feel reassured that the

At The Porterbrook, we know how important it is to support not only the physical health of our residents but also their mental and emotional well-being. That’s why

At The Porterbrook, we love finding new ways to bring residents, staff, and families together, especially when it involves great food and lively conversation. This month, our Around

Technology is playing a significant role in shaping modern care homes, enhancing the lives of residents and ensuring exceptional care. Many care homes are now embracing digital technology

At The Porterbrook, we love bringing history to life and sharing experiences that spark joy, laughter, and meaningful conversations. This year, we’ve taken a new approach to our

At The Porterbrook, we’re always looking for ways to bring joy and togetherness to our residents, and this winter, we hosted a very special royal-themed afternoon tea in

When residing in a care home, there are many different types of living that you or your loved one can experience but the two main types include mixed-community

Earlier this November, some of our residents enjoyed a truly special outing to the dementia-friendly tea dance held at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This unique event, designed

The Porterbrook Care Home in Crosspool, Sheffield prides itself in offering the very best in person-centred care and an unrivalled lifestyle for its residents and has been awaiting

This month, our residents have enjoyed a variety of activities included in our entertainment programme but by far their favourite was our live music event that we arranged

The Porterbrook Care Home recently hosted a spectacular Summer Fair on August 2nd, bringing together residents, family, friends, and staff for a day filled with laughter, nostalgia, and

Moving into a care home is a significant life change. Whether it’s a permanent move or a short stay for respite care, adjusting to a new environment can

Our residents have once again demonstrated their community spirit and creativity by participating in the annual Crosspool Festival, a week-long event that brings the community together through a

June is traditionally the start of summer, but the weather seems to have missed the memo! Despite the gloom, there’s a bright spot for football fans as the

Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with many challenges. Many caregivers dedicate their time and energy to ensuring that their family

At The Porterbrook Care Home, we believe that dining should be a pleasurable and sociable experience that enhances the health and wellbeing of individuals. Our residents love gathering

Deciding when a loved one with dementia should move into a care home is one of the most challenging decisions a family can face. Dementia is a progressive

Residents and staff at The Porterbrook Care Home celebrated National Vintage Car Day on April 10th with a unique watch party. While the vintage car show took place

At The Porterbrook Care Home, the focus was on wellness and self-care during Self-Care Week, an initiative aimed at nurturing the physical and emotional health of both staff

At the Porterbrook Care Home, we love celebrating different cultures and experiencing the world through exciting activities and food. This February, we have been celebrating Chinese New Year

Choosing a residential care home is a weighty decision, filled with emotions and considerations. While finding a supportive environment that prioritises health and well-being is essential, it’s crucial

In the heart of the Crosspool suburbs of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, the Porterbrook Care Home recently transformed a chilly winter evening into a warm and vibrant celebration of

Christmas is always a busy time with lots of crafts, activities and entertainment happening throughout the month.  However, we still take the time to remember that our residents

In a celebration of world cultures, the residents of The Porterbrook Care Home in Sheffield virtually explored the enchanting landscapes of Norway. As a regular activity, the residents

This year’s National Poetry Day was on 5th October 2023. National Poetry Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of October every year and encourages everyone to celebrate

Like many people across the UK, we have found we have had a disappointing summer in regards to the weather. At The Porterbrook, we are extremely lucky to

Across the UK, there are numerous care homes and this amount continues to grow with the rising demand. Whilst this happens, there is a growing concern amongst care

This summer, when the weather has been on our side, we have gone to great lengths to get our residents out in our gardens soaking up the sun

It’s that time of year again where we celebrate the Great British Summer and the return of wonderful Wimbledon. In order to get our residents here at The

Last week at The Porerbrook Care Home in Sheffield, we celebrated Glad to Care Awareness Week which recognises those that work in the health and care industry and

It is a well-known fact that as people age they will need more support in their daily lives, such as with personal care. Some people are offered support

Along with many other people across the nation, our residents, relatives, and staff gathered together on the 6th of May 2023 for the coronation of King Charles the

At The Porterbrook Care Home in Sheffield, our dedicated team go above and beyond to ensure our residents can keep doing the things they love, and that their

At The Porterbrook Care Home, we like to celebrate all occasions big or small, and it is extremely important to us that we meet all the needs of

If your loved one is living with dementia, you may have come to a point when you want to talk about moving into a care home, and if

In March the Gentleman’s Club at The Porterbrook met and shared stories about their past and their hobbies. One gentleman talked about his work as a guard at Buckingham Palace for

At The Porterbrook Care Home, we celebrated Valentine’s Day and invited some family members in to join their loved ones for “a meal for 2” in the bar. 

Residential Care is a wonderful option for those who are looking for personal care and additional support in their day-to-day lives. Living in a care home offers a

Residents and staff at The Porterbrook have been getting in the Christmas spirit. We have been running a festive activities schedule for residents to enjoy throughout the month

Every year, on November 11th, there is universal recognition of the celebrated ending of World War I that happened at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour

We had so much fun over the Halloween season. Like always, communal areas of the home were decorated in scary decorations and staff were dressed up in their

In the United Kingdom, there are various types of care homes available for care seekers to explore. An all-inclusive care home is one in which all of the

Here at The Porterbrook, we’re always on the lookout for kind, compassionate team members who are dedicated to making a positive change in our residents’ lives. Those who

We celebrated Book Lovers Day at The Porterbrook on Tuesday 9th August with discussions about our favourite books and found out about the books some of our talented

Here at The Porterbrook Care Home, we love to be able to provide our residents with the opportunity to be themselves and to continue pursuing the things in

In June, we really enjoyed celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee alongside our residents and all of their friends and family members. We really took full advantage of the

Typical British weather meant a change of plans for our seaside day and many of the activities had to be moved inside due to it being so windy,

The outside area surrounding The Porterbrook Care Home have become more colourful than ever now that spring is in full swing. Many of our residents have contributed to

On Tuesday the 1st of March, the residents at The Porterbrook Care Home enjoyed celebrating Pancake Day by making pancakes, talking about their favourite traditional toppings and of

We are thrilled to announce that The Porterbrook Care Home successfully completed the 28 Mile Challenge for the Month of February by walking a total of 30.9 miles

Valentine’s Day was a special day at The Porterbrook Care Home. As Valentine’s Day is about showing your love and appreciation for those you care about, the staff

On Thursday 17th February 2022, we were delighted to have an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield at our home here at The Porterbrook. The purpose of the interview

Towards the end of January, the residents and staff at The Porterbrook Care Home enjoyed an 80’s inspired day. The staff and residents dressed up in the brightest

Everyone at The Porterbrook Care Home enjoyed many Christmas festivities throughout the month of December. The home has been beautifully decked out with Christmas decorations and we want

Laura has worked as Housekeeper at The Porterbrook since it opened in 2016, and now leads a team of five dedicated and professional domestic/laundry staff. Laura has gained

Brenda arrived at The Porterbrook earlier this year to recuperate following surgery with some respite care. Initially her stay was for four weeks. Brenda explained: “I was looking

Neighbours in our local community should keep their eye out this week for an informative leaflet coming through the door – telling you all about what you can

At the Porterbrook, we offer exceptional levels of residential care every day. Person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. Being part of carehome.co.uk means we

We’re delighted to say a massive congratulations to one of our Chefs, Tina Carrick, who shaved her head in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for Weston

We have been finding new ways of keeping our residents entertained throughout the Coronavirus outbreak and we thought we would share it with you! We took the early

Porterbrook Staff dressed as elves to raise funds for charity. As part of the Alzheimer’s Society ‘Elf Day’, our staff unleashed their ‘inner elf’ by dressing as Santa’s

Our residents will be treated to a range of activities and events this Christmas! The festive activities will get under way when saxophonist Richard Francis plays on 17

We had a taste of India recently when a Bollywood dancer came in to entertain our residents. Isha treated our residents to an afternoon of dancing, music and

Our residents got their paint brushes out recently at a specially-organised arts and crafts day, culminating in a wonderful display of works. The day of sketching and painting,

Our residents had fun ‘beside the seaside’ recently on a trip to the seaside town of Cleethorpes. The residents enjoyed all the attractions of a traditional seaside resort

Our residents are getting ‘green fingers’ at their new gardening club. They’ve been getting busy planting a range of trees, shrubs and flowers in the grounds. There are

Our residents got into the spirit of the Royal wedding last weekend. We held a Royal afternoon tea with entertainment and refreshments the day before Prince Harry wed

We are helping our local hospital to beat the effects of winter pressures by making 10 of our 44 beds available to Northern General Hospital in Herries Road.

When Audrey Denton needed residential care she came with her son Chris to visit The Porterbook and liked the place so much that Audrey became our first resident!

Our residents got up close and personal with some exotic visitors recently. Our Care Staff organised for ZooLab, a company which runs animal handling workshops, to visit our

Our residents were in fits of laughter at our open day… Ventriloquist and comedian Andy Greaves, who has appeared on BBC’s ‘Families at War’ with Vic Reeves and

Join us at our open day on the 21st November 2017 between 10am-4pm To celebrate the relaunch of The Porterbrook we’re hosting an open day on the 21st

We’ve had a busy time here at The Porterbrook! From museums to singers to pumpkin carving we’ve been having a great time! Take a look at our photographs

To celebrate National Care Home Open Day and in association with The Alzheimers Society, we invite you to join us for Cupcakes and Care! We will be open

We are very pleased to announce that a leading care home website has name our home in their Top 20 Recommended Care Homes in Yorkshire and The Humber

We’re hosting a number of Open Days this month, taking place from 10am – 4pm on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April. Join us for a

We were delighted to welcome visitors, residents and members of the community to The Porterbrook last weekend for our Easter Cream Tea and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt. The

We’re delighted to open our doors to the local community for an Easter Family Day, with Cream Tea and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday 15th April from

We are delighted to host a free festive lunchwith all the trimmings along with some fantastic entertainment to our retired friends and neighbours, some of whom may be

Find out about the wonderful facilities we have at The Porterbrook. Situated in the leafy suburbs of Crosspool, Sheffield, The Porterbrook is a newly developed Care Home offering