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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

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.

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Poole care home resident reunites with horses

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Poole care home resident reunites with horses

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Care UK celebrates new Queen’s Nurse

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Care UK celebrates new Queen’s Nurse

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Care UK welcomes new senior leaders

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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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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.

Kentford Manor and Perry Manor shortlisted for Great British Care Awards

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Kentford Manor and Perry Manor shortlisted for Great British Care Awards

Two Care UK homes have been shortlisted in their respective regions for this year’s Great British Care Awards.

Care UK celebrates three nominations for the LaingBuisson Awards

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Care UK celebrates three nominations for the LaingBuisson Awards

Care UK colleagues are celebrating, having been nominated in three categories for the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards.

Care UK celebrates nine shortlistings for the National Care Awards

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Care UK celebrates nine shortlistings for the National Care Awards

Care UK is celebrating the announcement of care homes and colleagues being recognised in the National Care Awards shortlistings for 2025.

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week is taking place this year between the 22nd and the 26th of September, and as the autumn months approach, the weather is...