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The Potteries

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset

Trusted to care in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset|With 40 years’ experience,
Care UK are experts in delivering award winning care|Care UK is the most awarded care home provider for the last four years|Discover why Care UK is trusted to care by over 10,000 families

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From trips out to making wishes come true, holding events with the community, to birthdays and celebrations in the home, no two days are the same at The Potteries

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Generational art workshop - free event at The Potteries

Join us on Thursday 12th February 2025, 11am - 12noon, for our generational art workshop. Families of all ages are invited to take part in a fun, intergenerational art workshop. Together, you’ll create a canvas of handprints to keep as a special memento of the day.

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Generational art workshop - free event at The Potteries
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New Year party - free event at The Potteries

Join us on Thursday 8th January 2026, 2pm - 3.30pm, to welcome in the New Year with an afternoon of celebrations, dementia-friendly games, dancing in the pub, and a silent disco.

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New Year party - free event at The Potteries
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Enjoy a four-week respite stay for the price of three

If you care for an older loved one at home and need some time away, our teams can help. Only available in selected care homes, and for specific care types. Contact us for more information.

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Enjoy a four-week respite stay for the price of three
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Price match guarantee

If you are looking for high quality care for a loved one and you’ve been offered care for less at another local care home, we guarantee to match the price.

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Carers support and board games club - free event at The Potteries

Join us for a dementia-friendly afternoon of board games, good company, and refreshments, every other fourth Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

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Carers support and board games club - free event at The Potteries
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Networking breakfast - free event at The Potteries

Join us on the fourth Wednesday every other month, 8.30am - 10am, for a relaxed and informal business networking breakfast where you can meet like-minded professionals and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

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Networking breakfast - free event at The Potteries
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Care fee planning clinic - free event at The Potteries

Have a no obligation consultation with Andy Parsons AFPS, Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA licenced care adviser from Eight Wealth Management on the third Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Care fee planning clinic - free event at The Potteries
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Community cinema - free event at The Potteries

Join us for our community cinema club which is open to anyone who enjoys classic, ‘feel good’ films, including those living with dementia and their loved one on first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

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Community cinema - free event at The Potteries
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Veterans brunch club - free event at The Potteries

Join us in our in-house pub and chat with fellow local veterans and reminisce over brunch on the third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm.

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Veterans brunch club - free event at The Potteries
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Dog café – free event at The Potteries

Join us at our monthly dog café with your fourlegged friend and enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes on the second Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm.

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Dog café – free event at The Potteries
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Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney on the first Tuesday of each month, 10.30am - 12.30pm

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Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic – event at The Potteries

Our regular events

  • Dog café
    Every second Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us at our monthly dog café with your fourlegged friend and enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes prepared by our talented chefs.

  • Veterans brunch club
    The third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Join us in our in-house pub and chat with fellow local veterans and reminisce over brunch. Why not also have a game of pool or darts! Enjoy the opportunity to meet our friendly team and explore our lovely home.

  • Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic
    Every third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am – 12.30pm

    Join us at The Potteries where Ellis Jones experienced Solicitors will provide straightforward advice and guidance on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.

  • Community cinema
    The first Thursday of each month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

    Our community cinema club is open to anyone who enjoys classic, ‘feel good’ films, including those living with dementia and their loved ones. 

  • Carers and friendship cafe 
    Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12pm
    Beat loneliness and join us at our monthly café. This is dementia friendly and a great opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment over coffee and cake

  • Care fee planning clinic
    The third Thursday of each month, 10.30am - 12pm

    Have a no obligation consultation with Andy Parsons AFPS, Chartered Financial Planner and SOLLA licenced care adviser from Eight Wealth Management. Andy will review your circumstances and will explain the complexities of funding care, what benefits you might qualify for and how to make savings go further. 

  • Networking breakfast
    Fourth Wednesday every other month, 8.30am - 10am
    Join us for a relaxed and informal business networking breakfast where you can meet like-minded professionals and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.

  • Carers support and board games club
    Every other fourth Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm - 3.30pm 
    Join us for a dementia-friendly afternoon of board games, good company, and refreshments.

Poole care home residents go full throttle with motorbike visit

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Dec 24, 2025

Poole care home residents go full throttle with motorbike visit

Care home residents in Poole had a wheelie good time after a fleet of motorbikes drove up to their door.

Nursery joins Poole care home for journey into Christmas past

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Dec 24, 2025

Nursery joins Poole care home for journey into Christmas past

Old festive traditions have come to life at a care home in Poole, where residents welcomed a local nursery for a day of seasonal activities.

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

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Dec 18, 2025

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK is growing, which will see the organisation ending 2025 with new opportunities in the sector.

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

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Dec 11, 2025

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at the prestigious Caring UK Awards ceremony.

Care UK wins prestigious National Care Award

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Nov 12, 2025

Care UK wins prestigious National Care Award

Care UK has won the Care Home Group (Large) award at the National Care Awards in London for the second year in a row.

Poole care home residents team up with youth group for shared DIY project

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Oct 21, 2025

Poole care home residents team up with youth group for shared DIY project

A care home in Poole has teamed up with a local youth group and joined a nationwide campaign ahead of International Repair Day.

Poole care home resident reunites with horses

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Oct 02, 2025

Poole care home resident reunites with horses

A care home in Poole has made a former equine trainer’s wish come true.

Care UK celebrates new Queen’s Nurse

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Sep 24, 2025

Care UK celebrates new Queen’s Nurse

Care UK colleagues are celebrating Prajeesh ‘Praji’ Poulose, the provider’s Care and Clinical Services Lead Nurse, will be recognised as a Queen’s Nurse this...

Care UK welcomes new senior leaders

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Sep 24, 2025

Care UK welcomes new senior leaders

Leading care provider, Care UK, has welcomed two new members to its extended leadership team.

Care UK shortlisted for 13 Caring UK Awards

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Sep 22, 2025

Care UK shortlisted for 13 Caring UK Awards

Care UK teams are celebrating, having been shortlisted in 13 categories for the 2025 Caring UK Awards.

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