Our staff – SusanSusan Lightbown is definitely a chip off the old block, having followed in the footsteps of her mum Margaret in becoming a cook at Queen’s...
Our staff – CarolCarol Davies is proof that you are never too old to learn if there is something you have set your heart on doing. She started her nurse training...
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...
Our People – AmandaIf you telephone Queen’s Lodge, the chances are the first person you will speak to will be Amanda Pilkington That’s because as our...
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...
Our Residents – EvelynWhen Evelyn Heywood was born, King George V was on the throne and she recently received a special telegram from the fourth Monarch she has known...
Fully vaccinatedFrom 11th November, anyone who is not fully vaccinated, unless they have a medical exemption, is no longer able to work in a care home, as part...
Congratulations NikkiCongratulations to Nikki Brunt, the Deputy Manager, at Queens Lodge Nursing Home, for reaching 20 years of service. Nikki joined us aged 19...
Our People – Michelle LordIn her 20 years at Queens Lodge, Michelle Lord has helped hundreds of clients face numerous challenges, including lockdown, and she’s sure of...
Our Residents – Maureen BeardsworthIt can sometimes be difficult for relatives to accept that the time has come for a loved one to move into a residential care home but in the case...
Queen’s Lodge People – Joan RobinsonRecently promoted to the position of senior carer, Joan Robinson has been on the staff at Queens Lodge for the past eight years. Joan began her...