News & Events

Explore the latest news, events and updates from our care homes.

Hamilton grandad living with MND for 27 years writes five books whilst at Abbeydale Court Care Home

12 March 2024

A Lanarkshire great-grandad who has lived with MND for over two and a half decades has written five books to show that being diagnosed with the condition ‘isn’t the end’. He moved into Abbeydale Care Home in Hamilton after damaging his back and being unable to fend for himself. But the move helped Tommy follow […]

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Abbey Healthcare pilots PainChek pain assessment tech

12 March 2024

The trial of PainChek digital pain assessment technology is being trialled at Abbeydale Court in Hamilton – part of care home group Abbey Healthcare. Grace Sloan, home manager at Abbeydale Court, said: “We are thrilled with the initial outcomes of our PainChek pilot and the benefits the technology is bringing to our residents and care […]

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A RIGHT ROYAL KNEES UP!

8 May 2023

With the flags waving and decorations hung, our tables set in red white and blue for the most wonderous meals prepared by our amazing catering teams to share with our residents and their loved ones. Our coronation celebrations enjoyed by all, toasting the new King and Queen with a glass of fizz with hip hip […]

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Heron Hill Care Home rated GOOD in all areas by CQC

31 March 2023

Well done to our amazing team at Heron Hill Care Home, rated GOOD in all areas following a CQC inspection at the beginning March 2023. Comments made from the inspectors in their report, which drew particular attention to the strong team in place, noting “The registered manager was creative in promoting working in the home […]

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Presenting our Great British Care Award Finalists

20 January 2023

We are so proud of Kevin Lyons and Joanne Ankers who won their regions at the Great British Care Awards 2022. Kevin Lyon’s from Heron Hill knocked it out of the park and won his catergory “Social Care Hero” at the event held in Manchester on 12th November 2022 and our Group Catering Manager, Joanne […]

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‘Abbey Lifestyle Magazine’ first edition! Read all about it!

18 January 2023

Sharing our stories with you in our first lifestyle magazine from our amazing residents attending Boyzlife concerts to our staff achievements. This issue is crammed packed of interesting topics, led by our residents and staff. Why not take a look for yourselves. Just click on the link below ABBEY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JAN 23

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Abbeydale Court Care Home, proudly presents MARY, JOSEPH & THE WEE DEE Nativity play

21 December 2022

On the 25th November a nativity play with a difference took to the stage. The story was a took on a modern and more up to date twist being in Hamilton during the Covid Pandemic. The idea of such a production was a collaboration of two staff members both who work on rehabilitation units, Charlene […]

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2022 CHRISTMAS CAKE COMPETITION IS BACK……….

21 December 2022

What an absolute treat it has been again this year, with the most amazing cake entries from our care homes. There were snowmen, sleighs, Christmas trees and even an ode to a house which lit up as well! So many creative and wonderful designs, the judges had a very hard job. However, there can only […]

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Working in Christmas Harmony with Greenzone

16 December 2022

Our supplier Greenzone Facilities Management last year decided to change how they thanked their customers by the way of ‘Sustainable Greetings’and for this Christmas 2022 they have planted on behalf of Abbey Healthcare, 13 trees at a UK based community project; This programme enables UK communities to plant native trees in their local public spaces. […]

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CELEBRATING LONG SERVICE AWARDS AT FARNWORTH CARE HOME WITH FUN AT THE FAIR!

3 August 2022

At Farnworth Care Home a fantastic day was had by all, celebrating staff loyalty. The day started with the awards celebration, handing out over 30 gifts to staff to recognise their long service in caring for our residents, from 5, 10 and 15 years plus, in a private event just for them with sweet treats […]

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