Blogs
This is where we keep our visitros up-to-date with events at Abbey lea and Westwood care homes as well as general devlopments and news stories.
Why Smaller Care Homes Can Feel More Like a Family Home
Published: 20th October 2026 When families begin looking at residential care, they often focus on practical considerations such as facilities,…
What Families Should Ask When Visiting a Care Home
Published: 13th October 2026 Visiting a care home for the first time can feel overwhelming. There may be lots to…
Choice and Independence in Care Homes | Ochre Care
Published 6th October 2026 When someone moves into a care home, families may worry that they will lose some of…
How a Smaller Care Home Can Make a Big Difference
Published 29th September 2026 When choosing residential care, bigger does not necessarily mean better. Large facilities may offer an impressive…
Why Familiar Faces Matter in a Care Home
Published: 22nd September 2026 When families begin looking for a care home, they naturally think about the quality of care…
Why Falls Can Affect More Than Physical Health in Older People
Published: 15th September 2026 A fall can happen in seconds, but its impact can last much longer. While the immediate…
What Does Dignity in Care Actually Look Like?
Published: 8th September 2026 Dignity is a word we hear frequently when talking about care, but what does it actually…
What Is Respite Care and Who Can It Help?
Published: 1 September 2026 Caring for someone you love can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Family carers…
Helping a Loved One Settle Into a Care Home
Published: 25th August 2026 Moving into a care home is a significant change. Even when everyone agrees it is the…
The Importance of Activities in a Care Home
Published: 18th August 2026 Moving into a care home should not mean losing independence, enjoyment or opportunities to stay active.…
Why Transparency and Good Culture matter in a Care Home
Published: 11 August 26 Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make. While…
The Care Home Test Most Families Don’t Think to Use
Published: 5 August 2026 Choosing a care home usually begins with practical questions. How much does it cost? What rating…
Good Health is About So Much More Than Medicine
When families think about health in a care home setting, their minds often go first to medication management, GP visits,…
Springtime for our Residents
Spring is always a special time at our homes, as the days get longer and the first flowers start to…
Funding shortfalls delay discharges – BBC News
This is the full news item from the BBC Look North evening news on 22 January 2026. A shortfall in…
Helen Thompson was featured on BBC Look North
Funding shortfalls delay discharges This news item aired on the BBC Look North evening news on 22 January 2026. Watch…
A Year at Ochre Care: How We Mark the Seasons
One of the things we love most about life in our homes is that there is always something to look…
Why We Open Our Doors Every Month
What a lovely morning we had at Abbey Lea Care Home in Barlby this week! We hosted our Easter coffee…
Daily living in at Ochre
What is daily life like in both of our care homes Daily life in a care home includes regular meals,…
Happy 85th Birthday Val!
Turning 85 is a big deal and at Westwood Care Home in Selby! We recently had the loveliest afternoon celebrating…
When Barlby Primary School Came to Visit
We had a really lovely morning at Abbey Lea Care Home last week when pupils from Barlby Community Primary School…
Can residents bring their own furniture and belongings?
We’re often asked about what belongings our residents can bring with them, including their furniture The short answer:Yes, most care…
The Day a Snake Came for Tea
Not every Tuesday afternoon involves a royal python called Cleo! But at our care homes in Yorkshire, the unexpected is…