April 12 2019
Cairdean House welcomed Martin Murphy, the Football Barber, to give residents a haircut with a difference.
Martin, an avid football fan himself, has created a barber experience that puts those living with dementia at ease. In addition to playing old music, he brings a memory box filled with Scottish football memorabilia, including some items related to the historical Hearts-Hibs rivalry, taking residents back to their younger years.
Stewart, a resident at Cairdean House and lifelong Hearts fan, was one of the first to benefit from Martin’s services, to mark his wedding anniversary.
Gillian Goodall, home manager at Cairdean House, said: “It was wonderful to have Martin join us at the home. Many residents here take huge pride in their appearance, including Stewart, who celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary on the day. Martin’s football memorabilia also created a sensory experience that brought back lots of memories for residents, not only making them look better but making them feel better, too.
“Residents all commented how much they enjoyed having their hair cut by Martin and reminiscing about old football rivalries – Stewart was really pleased with his new look and thought he looked handsome! We hope Martin will come back to Cairdean House soon.”
October 15 2019
Care UK Residential Care Service has won the Best Practice Award judged and presented by the National Association of Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiC).
October 15 2019
A care home in Poole has granted the wish of one of the residents by inviting a local biker group down to surprise him with a motorbike ride.
October 14 2019
Care UK has joined prestigious organisations such as The Courtauld Institute of Art, The University of Lincoln and the City of Toronto Museum as key sponsors for the 2019 Big Draw Festival which is taking place across the whole of October.
October 9 2019
Care UK has won through to the finals of three categories in a national award scheme designed to recognise leaders and visionaries in social care.The awards, or