Our staff – RebeccaWhen going to work does not feel like going to work, then you know you are in the right place, and that is exactly how Rebecca Brodie feels....
Cost of living crisisWhether it’s energy bills, council tax increases, paying more at the pump or your shopping, the country faces a cost of living crisis in...
Continuous investmentWe recently created two new rooms at Longlands as part of a continuous investment programme aimed at further improving the experience for...
All the training in the worldAll the training in the world can’t prepare you for a global pandemic so can you imagine what it must have been like working in residential...
Our staff – JulieJulie Gray has worked in care since starting on a youth training scheme aged just sixteen. Thirty-six years later and Julie is still in care and...
Our staff – JanineJanine Ali started her working life as a hairdresser but when it comes to care, it’s fair to say she’s a cut above! Not that her experience...
Finding the right wordsFinding the right words can be difficult when trying to talk about tragic or upsetting news. It might be talking with a loved one about a...
When dementia strikesWhen dementia strikes it can have a devastating impact not only on the individual but also their family and friends. Awareness of the condition...
A lifesaving momentA woman who moved into Longlands after struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of her husband has described how it was a lifesaving...
£35000 investmentThanks to a £35000 investment we have been able to further improve the experience for residents living at our Longlands care home in...
Our Residents – NancyWhether it was operating a crane or travelling the world as an army wife, it’s fair to say that Nancy Young had lived an interesting life. Born...
Our Residents – BobBob Carr spent his working life clocking up the miles during his career as a postman. He’s not sure exactly how far he walked over the years...
