We are very pleased to announce that Christchurch Group, part of the Active Care Group are now members of the Restraint Reduction Network as well as being in the very final stages of Becoming an BILD ACT Accredited, Affiliate Organisation! The RRN is a registered charity which helps to bring together organisations that provide education…
As we move into a month-long national lockdown in England we wanted to reassure you that we continue to take all possible measures to reduce the risk of transmission of Coronavirus to our clients, patients, service users and our people. Throughout the pandemic we have complied with national and local guidance in relation to Covid-19.…
This week, 28th September – 4th October 2020 is Action for Brain Injury Week, organised by Headway, with the theme being memory loss. The aim of this year’s ABI Week is to raise awareness of the ways in which memory problems can affect brain injury survivors and their families. Brain Injury affects everyone differently and…
Until further notice, Christchurch Group will be implementing the restriction of all but essential visits to its Hunters Moor neuro specialist setting in Birmingham, in line with the latest Birmingham City Council and Government guidelines. This guidance confirms the priority is to continue to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in care homes and prevent…
Christchurch Group, part of the Active Care Group, has rebranded in line with the wider Active Care Group rebrand launched in June 2020.
6th July 2020 Despite the recent relaxation seen across the country in terms of lockdown and social distancing, there are no changes being implemented in relation to visiting practices across the Active Care Group at this present time. As lockdown easements are underway, the Government is yet to provide guidance for the Adult Social Care…
Dan Fox, a Service User at Hunters Moor is doing a virtual cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, because they’ve saved his life. We think this is amazing, and are all very proud of Dan. Below is Dan’s inspiring story, to donate, please visit his Just Giving page here.…
Firstly, you are all doing a fantastic job in what is the most extraordinary of circumstances. On behalf of everyone at Christchurch Group and all of our patients and families – THANK YOU!! YOU ARE SUPERSTARS, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! Secondly, it’s worth keeping in mind that most people whom develop coronavirus will…
As you are aware we are in unprecedented circumstances with the continuing spread of COVID-19 and as such have reviewed our visiting arrangements across all of our services. We understand how important it is for patients to receive visitors, however, we need to ensure the safety and well – being of all our patients. Therefore,…
Ruth Smith, our Chief Operating Officer has recently spoken to CareTalk, reflecting on a report published by Sue Ryder in March 2019 which estimated over 15,000 people with complex neurological conditions are living in general old-age care homes, and considering what 2020 may hold for these individuals and their families. To read the full article…
