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June 3, 2021
Residents and staff at Brendoncare Park Road have been enjoying music, Shakespeare and picnics in their beautiful gardens. The staff are always thinking of innovative ways to keep the residents’...
June 3, 2021
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to formally mark the construction of its 60-bedroom nursing and dementia care home development, Brendoncare St Giles View, in Winchester with a ground-breaking...
May 26, 2021
Brendoncare Park Road has just launched a new gardening group for its residents. Gardening and garden projects are proving to have mental and well-being benefits at our at Winchester-based care...
May 19, 2021
This page provides updated coronavirus guidance for all Brendoncare services, including homes, community clubs and retirement housing services. Here, you’ll also find information how our teams are dealing with the...
May 12, 2021
Milestone birthday celebrations at Brendoncare were the order of the day for a special WW2 veteran. The care team at Brendoncare Meadway were on hand to make sure that May...
April 26, 2021
Our staff and residents are delighted to have had the opportunity of nurturing the new ducklings at Brendoncare Knightwood. Leeanne Broyd, Activities Coordinator at Brendoncare Knightwood, said of our new...
April 22, 2021
Residents and Community Hub club members at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill were delighted to receive another virtual visit from their little friends at the neighbouring Bright Horizons Nursery. The nursery children...
April 19, 2021
Hampshire-based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, has launched a virtual quiz time for Brendoncare Club members and volunteers in Dorset. The regular quiz is held on the last Wednesday of each month...
April 14, 2021
Staff at Brendoncare Froxfield are delighted to have achieved their goal of cycling 4,000 miles on an exercise bike. During the 31 days of March they cycled the equivalent distance...
March 29, 2021
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, in conjunction with The University of Southampton, has launched a number of virtual physical activity classes for Brendoncare members across Hampshire...
March 29, 2021
Winchester based, residential and nursing home Brendoncare Park Road is delighted to meet all areas of infection prevention and control, when recently inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC...
March 22, 2021
Geoffrey Large, a resident at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill, celebrated his 100th birthday on 15 March 2021. To celebrate such a milestone in lockdown, the team at the care home made...
March 11, 2021
Throughout March, staff at Brendoncare Froxfield nursing home are cycling 4,000 miles on an exercise bike to enable them to travel the equivalent distance of Froxfield to Fargo in United...
March 8, 2021
(L-R) Ernest Howlett, Andy Rogers, Raymond Moore Diamond Geezers enjoying a game of indoor skittles Brendoncare Alton, care home has launched ‘Diamond Geezers’, a new Alton men’s club especially for...
March 1, 2021
Brendoncare is saddened to announce the proposed closure of our Aylesbury care home, Brendoncare Chiltern View. As of today, we have entered a period of consultation with the staff team,...
February 22, 2021
Residents at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill were delighted to see their little friends and neighbours, children from the Bright Horizons Nursery on the run up to Valentine’s Day. The children and...
February 8, 2021
Brendoncare Alton, run by registered charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted that during recent months the residents have been enjoying time with robotic therapy pets. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic,...
February 4, 2021
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, has launched a dementia friendly virtual music club for members across Hampshire and Dorset. The new initiative comprises a ‘musical...
January 27, 2021
Joyce Burfield, a resident at Brendoncare Froxfield nursing home, celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend. To celebrate such a milestone in lockdown, the team at the nursing home made sure...
January 25, 2021
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, welcomed the charity’s Patron HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO to its Brendoncare Community Club Havant virtual meeting on Wednesday 20 January. The Countess was...
January 21, 2021
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new virtual club in Westbourne. The Westbourne Virtual Club is a...
January 20, 2021
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they have received a grant of £14,545 from The Rank Foundation. The grant will be...
January 18, 2021
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation is delighted to announce that residents and staff at Brendoncare Froxfield have now received their first Covid-19 vaccinations. A team from Ramsbury Surgery in Rambury,...
December 23, 2020
On the 12th day before Christmas, Santa visited Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill Care Home and in doing so touched the hearts of residents and staff alike. Sadly, this year, Santa was...
December 17, 2020
Brendoncare volunteers, supporters, club members and staff come together on Zoom to celebrate Christmas Over recent months, the Brendoncare Clubs team has been working hard to give their club members...
December 10, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs have been working hard to ensure Club members and volunteers are connected throughout the year and they also wanted to spread joy and hope this Christmas. Every member...
December 9, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Ana Lazar, Deputy Manager, at Brendoncare Park Road has won the Frontline Leader of the Year Award from the Hampshire...
December 7, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs is delighted to announce that they will be holding a virtual clubs celebration on Friday 11 December for all Brendoncare club members and volunteers. The celebration, starting at...
November 25, 2020
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they will be holding their first ever virtual Christmas Concert in place of their annual Christmas Concert at Winchester...
November 23, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs in Andover, the Andover Saturday Club and the Andover Four Corners Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, are delighted to be meeting virtually to give members...
November 19, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that Brendoncare Meadway in Winchester has been selected as one of 20 care homes across the country to take part in...
November 19, 2020
Bob Weighton was the oldest man in the world until he passed away in May 2020, aged 112 years. Bob had lived independently in the one of the apartments at...
November 18, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that three members of staff at Brendoncare Park Road have been nominated as finalists for the Great British Care Awards. Ana...
November 16, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Mark Slowther, Catering Manager, at its Chandler’s Ford care home Brendoncare Knightwood, has been nominated as a finalist for The...
November 12, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they have received a £5,000 grant from the National Emergencies Trust. The funding has been...
November 12, 2020
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce the completion of a new deal for the development of a 60-bedroom care home in Winchester. The new home, Brendoncare...
November 12, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Malgorzata Olszowka (Gosia), Deputy Manager, at its East Grinstead care home Brendoncare Stildon, has been nominated as a finalist for...
November 9, 2020
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Sean Daly, Deputy Manager, and Elaine Parsons, Receptionist, at Brendoncare Alton have been nominated as finalists for the Great British...
November 4, 2020
Brendoncare Froxfield’s Activity Coordinator, Deborah Aliyu has raised over £1000 for the care home near Marlborough, Wiltshire. She took on the challenge of a skydive from Old Sarum, near Salisbury....
September 28, 2020
John Cutter celebrated 60 years as a priest recently. A man with many connections to Winchester, he lives at Brendoncare Meadway, St Cross, having moved there just before coronavirus arrived....
September 10, 2020
Brendoncare knows it can be very difficult when thinking about what is best for a loved one when they need help and support. The decision to think about moving an...
September 10, 2020
The Brendoncare Good Companions Pub Club in Portsmouth, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is delighted to be meeting virtually to give members and volunteers the opportunity to join...
September 1, 2020
Brendoncare Park Road’s maintenance person, Jon Webb, has been described as a ‘man of many talents’. Not only does he have excellent fixing skills but he is also superb at...
August 21, 2020
During recent months, residents at Brendoncare Froxfield have been enjoying time with mechanical cats and dogs. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Brendoncare Froxfield used to receive a weekly visit from...
August 17, 2020
Don Goodey, Brendoncare Weymouth Radipole Companions Club member, is approaching his 97th birthday and has been keeping busy during lockdown by painting some of the delightful buildings in and around...
August 7, 2020
Brendoncare Knightwood’s staff and relatives are taking on a skydive to raise money for the care home in Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. A team of eight members of staff and their...
August 7, 2020
Brendoncare was recently notified by software supplier Blackbaud of a data security incident impacting a number of UK institutions, predominantly universities and charities. Blackbaud provide and support our fundraising database....
July 13, 2020
Lynne Hewitt, General Manager, at Brendoncare Alton, celebrated her 60th birthday in style, with a bit of help from the Brendoncare care home team. Lynne’s office was filled with hundreds...
July 13, 2020
The Brendoncare Penny’s Friendship Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, celebrated Dorothy Blackford’s 100th birthday last week, via a ‘street clap’ with members, volunteers and neighbours joining in....
July 6, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they have received a grant of £89,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest...
July 6, 2020
The Brendoncare Fleet and Crookham Welcome Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is delighted to be meeting virtually to give members and volunteers the opportunity to join together...
July 1, 2020
At 17 years old, media student Amy Boon is one of Brendoncare’s youngest volunteers. She usually helps out every week at ‘Penny’s Friendship Club’, which meets at St. Mary’s Church...
July 1, 2020
Brendoncare Park Road provides nursing, respite and end-of-life care to 41 older people in Winchester. Coronavirus is particularly challenging for vulnerable older people, and since the start of the pandemic,...
June 24, 2020
The Brendoncare Southampton Voices Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is delighted to be meeting virtually with members, whilst the physical club is temporarily closed. The weekly virtual...
June 17, 2020
The Brendoncare West End Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is delighted to be meeting virtually to give members and volunteers the opportunity to join together each week,...
June 15, 2020
The Brendoncare Christchurch Variety Club and Get Together Southbourne Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, have joined forces to meet virtually, to give members and volunteers the opportunity...
June 10, 2020
Brendoncare is sad to announce the passing of Bob Weighton, aged 112, on 28 May 2020. He died peacefully at home of cancer and was surrounded by some of his family....
June 10, 2020
Brendoncare is inviting its club members, and residents of its homes and close care complexes, along with staff, volunteers and supporters, to take part in the charity’s first ever virtual...
May 11, 2020
Coronavirus has challenged the whole nation, causing fear, grief, panic and disruption to the way each one of us goes about our daily lives. The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has...
May 7, 2020
We recently circulated this update to families of residents across all our 10 care homes. If you have any questions please feel able to contact our Central Office in Winchester...
May 5, 2020
Brendoncare Clubs is a charity that brings joy and friendship to 1,700 older people in Hampshire and Dorset, thus preventing loneliness and isolation. With the temporary suspension of the 94...
April 21, 2020
Brendoncare puts older people at the heart of all we do. As a registered charity, a nursing care provider, and an essential support for older people living independently in the...
April 21, 2020
We recently circulated this update to families of residents across all our 10 care homes. If you have any questions please feel able to contact our Central Office in Winchester...
April 20, 2020
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Marianne Wanstall. She will take up her post on 1 July 2020 when the...
March 27, 2020
All the evidence from this pandemic shows that older people are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill or dying if they contract Coronavirus. The government’s measures, while essential to...
March 26, 2020
Brendoncare are determined to keep our residents safe and supported during this particularly challenging period. And we need you to help us achieve this! We are therefore looking for Bank...
March 25, 2020
Anton Barber, a resident at Brendoncare Froxfield, celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and staff at the care home in Marlborough. Anton was born on 9 March 1920 in Birkenhead,...
March 23, 2020
This year, due to the coronavirus, Bob will be staying at home and will be chatting to his family and friends via Facetime and telephone during the day. A big...
March 16, 2020
The training at Brendoncare Park Road was delivered to Brendoncare staff, volunteers, friends in the local community, family of residents at the care home, and The Right Worshipful the Mayor...
March 4, 2020
Our latest Fundraising Star of the Month is Mollie Pittaway, who has been supporting the Fundraising team as an Intern since December. Mollie has been working with the Trusts and...
February 17, 2020
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, has announced that Carole Sawyers, Chief Executive, will be retiring at the end of June 2020. Carole Sawyers joined Brendoncare in June 2014. Prior to...
February 17, 2020
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce they have received a £9,720 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to fund nine Dementia Bus training days for...
February 3, 2020
Lisa Wallace started her caring career when she was 16. She worked in community care for ten years before moving into working in the care home environment. She has looked...
February 1, 2020
Two organisations, serving older people, are joining forces to launch a new club in Farnborough, ‘Memory Lane’. Dedicated to supporting people living with dementia in the Farnborough area, the partnership...
January 23, 2020
Brendoncare’s Fundraising team were delighted to present the latest Fundraising Star of the Month award to Brendoncare Alton Mews resident, Bob Weighton. Bob has personally raised almost £900 for Brendoncare, through sales...
January 13, 2020
The Board of Trustees of Brendoncare is saddened to announce that they are planning the sale of the charity’s Exeter care home, Brendoncare Woodhayes. The Trustees have carefully considered the...
January 13, 2020
Prior to her promotion Charlotte Gilbert, 28, had been working at Brendoncare Knightwood as acting general manager for four months. Before that she worked as deputy manager at Brendoncare Knightwood,...
January 10, 2020
We’re pleased to announce our Fundraising Star of the Month for December 2019 is Miriam Noble, who volunteers with four different Brendoncare clubs in Dorset! As well as supporting club...
January 6, 2020
During its inspection, the CQC rated the home ‘good’ in all five criteria of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. In the report, published recently, it noted that people received...
Santa visits Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill
Santa greeting residents at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill On the 12th day before Christmas, Santa visited Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill Care Home…
Virtual Clubs party a real success
Brendoncare volunteers, supporters, club members and staff come together on Zoom to celebrate Christmas Over recent months, the Brendoncare Clubs…
Brendoncare Clubs Dorset Members and Volunteers Receive a Gift
Top left: Mabs from Christchurch Variety ClubTop right: Heather from Moordown Kurling ClubMiddle: David Wright from Southbourne Get Together ClubBottom…
Ana Lazar, Deputy Manager, at Brendoncare Park Road is a Winner!
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Ana Lazar, Deputy Manager, at Brendoncare Park Road has won…
Brendoncare Clubs Celebration of Christmas
Brendoncare Clubs is delighted to announce that they will be holding a virtual clubs celebration on Friday 11 December for…
Local charity Brendoncare to host virtual Christmas concert ‘Keeping connected at Christmas’
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they will be holding their first ever virtual Christmas…
Members from Brendoncare Clubs in Andover are Meeting Virtually
Brendoncare Clubs in Andover, the Andover Saturday Club and the Andover Four Corners Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare…
Brendoncare Meadway Selected for Trial Coronavirus Testing
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that Brendoncare Meadway in Winchester has been selected as one of…
Memorial Garden for Bob Weighton at Brendoncare Alton
Bob Weighton was the oldest man in the world until he passed away in May 2020, aged 112 years. Bob…
Staff at Brendoncare Park Road are finalists in the Great British Care Awards
Ana Lazar, Deputy ManagerEmelia Slater, Senior Care AssistantBally Sahota, Receptionist Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that…
Brendoncare Knightwood’s Catering Manager, Mark Slowther, is a finalist in the Great British Care Awards
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Mark Slowther, Catering Manager, at its Chandler’s Ford care home…
Brendoncare Clubs receives a grant from the National Emergencies Trust (NET)
A virtual club meeting Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they…
Brendoncare St Giles View - New Care Home in Winchester
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce the completion of a new deal for the development of…
Brendoncare Stildon’s Deputy Manager, Gosia, is a finalist in the Great British Care Awards
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Malgorzata Olszowka (Gosia), Deputy Manager, at its East Grinstead care…
Staff at Brendoncare Alton are finalists in the Great British Care Awards
Sean Daly, Deputy ManagerElaine Parsons, Receptionist Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Sean Daly, Deputy Manager,…
Over £1000 raised for Brendoncare Froxfield by jumping out of a plane
Deborah before the jump!Deborah after the jump! Brendoncare Froxfield’s Activity Coordinator, Deborah Aliyu has raised over £1000 for the care…
John Cutter at Brendoncare Meadway - 60 years as a priest
Brendoncare MeadayJohn Cutter John Cutter celebrated 60 years as a priest recently. A man with many connections to Winchester, he…
Free Trial for Relatives at Brendoncare Park Road, Brendoncare Alton and Brendoncare Froxfield
Brendoncare Park RoadBrendoncare AltonBrendoncare Froxfield Brendoncare knows it can be very difficult when thinking about what is best for a…
Brendoncare Good Companions Pub Club Members Meet Virtually and Receive Goody Bags
Good Companions Pub Club Member, Penny Dawes, receiving her goody bag The Brendoncare Good Companions Pub Club in Portsmouth, run…
Brendoncare Park Road’s Jon Webb is a ‘Man of Many Talents’
Arthur Budd and Jon Webb Brendoncare Park Road’s maintenance person, Jon Webb, has been described as a ‘man of many…
Brendoncare Froxfield entertaining residents with mechanical cats and dogs
During recent months, residents at Brendoncare Froxfield have been enjoying time with mechanical cats and dogs. Prior to the coronavirus…
Brendoncare Weymouth Radipole Companions Club Member, Don Goodey, Aged 96, Painting during Lockdown
Don Goodey with one of his paintings Don Goodey, Brendoncare Weymouth Radipole Companions Club member, is approaching his 97th birthday…
Taking to the Skies!
Brendoncare Knightwood’s staff and relatives are taking on a skydive to raise money for the care home in Chandler’s Ford,…
Charities impacted by data breach
Brendoncare was recently notified by software supplier Blackbaud of a data security incident impacting a number of UK institutions, predominantly…
Lynne Hewitt, General Manger at Brendoncare Alton, Celebrates her 60th
Lynne Hewitt, General Manager, Brendoncare Alton Lynne Hewitt, General Manager, at Brendoncare Alton, celebrated her 60th birthday in style, with…
Brendoncare Penny’s Friendship Club Celebrates Dorothy Blackford’s 100th Birthday
Dorothy Blackford on her 100th Birthday The Brendoncare Penny’s Friendship Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, celebrated Dorothy…
Brendoncare Clubs Awarded £89,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund
Brendoncare Clubs, run by Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that they have received a grant…
Brendoncare Fleet and Crookham Welcome Club Members Meet Virtually
Fleet and Crookham Welcome Club Members Meeting Virtually The Brendoncare Fleet and Crookham Welcome Club, run by Winchester based charity,…
Brendoncare Club Volunteer, Amy Boon’s Story – ‘Not your typical teenager!’
Amy Boon, admiring one of her creations At 17 years old, media student Amy Boon is one of Brendoncare’s youngest…
Brendoncare Park Road, caring for local older people during the coronavirus pandemic
Residents at Brendoncare Park Road enjoying a picnic. Photo credit: Isabel Infantes Brendoncare Park Road provides nursing, respite and end-of-life…
Brendoncare Southampton Voices Club Members Meet Virtually
Some of the members enjoying a sing-a-long! The Brendoncare Southampton Voices Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, is…
Brendoncare West End Club Members Meet Virtually
Poem written by Pat, West End Club member The Brendoncare West End Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs,…
Brendoncare Christchurch and Southbourne Clubs Join Together to Meet Virtually
The Brendoncare Christchurch Variety Club and Get Together Southbourne Club, run by Winchester based charity, Brendoncare Clubs, have joined forces…
Bob Weighton, World’s Oldest Man, dies aged 112
Brendoncare is sad to announce the passing of Bob Weighton, aged 112, on 28 May 2020. He died peacefully at home…
Brendoncare Virtual Flower Show
Brendoncare is inviting its club members, and residents of its homes and close care complexes, along with staff, volunteers and…
National Emergencies Trust (NET) Funding Awarded to Brendoncare Clubs
Coronavirus has challenged the whole nation, causing fear, grief, panic and disruption to the way each one of us goes…
Brendoncare homes update
We recently circulated this update to families of residents across all our 10 care homes. If you have any questions…
Brendoncare Clubs Contact and Support Service for Members
Brendoncare Clubs is a charity that brings joy and friendship to 1,700 older people in Hampshire and Dorset, thus preventing…
Older people at the heart of all we do
Brendoncare puts older people at the heart of all we do. As a registered charity, a nursing care provider, and…
Brendoncare homes coronavirus update
We recently circulated this update to families of residents across all our 10 care homes. If you have any questions…
Brendoncare appoints new Chief Executive Marianne Wanstall
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Marianne Wanstall. She will…
Keep older people connected
All the evidence from this pandemic shows that older people are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill or dying…
Opportunities for bank staff
Brendoncare are determined to keep our residents safe and supported during this particularly challenging period. And we need you to…
Brendoncare Froxfield resident, Anton Barber, celebrates his 100th Birthday
Anton Barber, a resident at Brendoncare Froxfield, celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and staff at the care home…
Bob Weighton, the oldest man in the world, will be celebrating his 112th Birthday on 29 March 2020
This year, due to the coronavirus, Bob will be staying at home and will be chatting to his family and…
Dementia Training at Brendoncare Park Road
The training at Brendoncare Park Road was delivered to Brendoncare staff, volunteers, friends in the local community, family of residents…
Fundraising Star of the Month: Mollie Pittaway
Our latest Fundraising Star of the Month is Mollie Pittaway, who has been supporting the Fundraising team as an Intern…
Carole Sawyers, Chief Executive, to retire from Brendoncare
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, has announced that Carole Sawyers, Chief Executive, will be retiring at the end of June…
Councillor John Dabell, Deputy Town Mayor, takes part in Dementia Training at Brendoncare Stildon
Winchester based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce they have received a £9,720 grant from The National Lottery…
New Manager at Brendoncare Meadway
Lisa Wallace started her caring career when she was 16. She worked in community care for ten years before moving…
New club for people living with dementia ‘Memory Lane’ launching 7 February 2020
Two organisations, serving older people, are joining forces to launch a new club in Farnborough, ‘Memory Lane’. Dedicated to supporting…
Fundraising Star of the Month January 2020
Brendoncare’s Fundraising team were delighted to present the latest Fundraising Star of the Month award to Brendoncare Alton Mews resident, Bob Weighton.…
Sale of Brendoncare Woodhayes Exeter
The Board of Trustees of Brendoncare is saddened to announce that they are planning the sale of the charity’s Exeter…
New Manager at Brendoncare Knightwood
Prior to her promotion Charlotte Gilbert, 28, had been working at Brendoncare Knightwood as acting general manager for four months.…
December’s Fundraising Star of the Month
We’re pleased to announce our Fundraising Star of the Month for December 2019 is Miriam Noble, who volunteers with four…
Newly refurbished Brendoncare Alton celebrates after being rated ‘Good’ by the CQC
During its inspection, the CQC rated the home ‘good’ in all five criteria of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.…
December 23, 2019
Brendoncare Park Road in Winchester enjoyed an evening of entertainment with the Aladdin pantomime being performed by the residents, staff and volunteers of the care home. It was written by...
December 19, 2019
Alina says “I work as the Community Hub Support at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill, and I spend a lot of my time looking after and caring for the people who live...
December 19, 2019
Alastair Stewart OBE, 67, is a journalist and newscaster, presenting for ITV News. He has worked on local and national news for 42 years and is the longest serving male...
December 16, 2019
On her birthday, Dorothy will be celebrating with family and fellow residents at Brendoncare Meadway in St Cross, Winchester, where a birthday party is being organised for her. Born on...
November 28, 2019
The Hampshire Care Awards is an annual event, organised and hosted by Hampshire Care Association and Hampshire Domiciliary Care Providers, to celebrate outstanding individuals and providers of adult social care...
November 20, 2019
At this time of year, the need for Brendoncare Clubs is significantly greater and running costs are higher from November – February, costing the charity approximately £100,000 to keep all...
November 12, 2019
Short stay residents will have the reassurance of 24-hour quality care and be able to take full advantage of all the facilities on offer. Brendoncare Stildon provides a homely environment where...
November 6, 2019
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK, celebrating excellence in the care sector. The awards pay tribute to individuals and teams who are...
November 1, 2019
Eastleigh Rotary Club has raised a total of £7,896 to purchase the OM Interactive Table, which is a great piece of specialist equipment for those living with dementia. This table...
October 30, 2019
The Hampshire Care Awards is an annual event, organised and hosted by Hampshire Care Association and Hampshire Domiciliary Care Providers, to celebrate outstanding individuals and providers of adult social care...
October 28, 2019
Some of the young children from the Lego Construction group who meet in the library will be joining the Havant Saturday Club on the day. The children and members of...
October 23, 2019
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK, celebrating excellence in the care sector. The awards pay tribute to individuals and teams who are...
October 17, 2019
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK, celebrating excellence in the care sector. The awards pay tribute to individuals and teams who are...
October 17, 2019
The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK, celebrating excellence in the care sector. The awards pay tribute to individuals and teams who are...
October 17, 2019
The National Dementia Care Awards are an annual event created to recognise the very best people working in the dementia care sector across 16 categories with four or five finalists...
October 10, 2019
The Brendoncare Foundation was founded in 1984 by Sir Ronald Gibson, a Winchester GP who was committed to improving the lives of older people. Since those humble beginnings, Brendoncare has...
September 30, 2019
The Dance-A-Thon event held at Lawrence Square, Gosport Town, will run for ten hours, from 8am and 6pm. Brendoncare Voices (Gosport) will be performing at 10am and there will be...
September 27, 2019
Debbie told us why raising money for Brendoncare was so important to her: “Over the August Bank Holiday, I zoomed down the exhilarating Bournemouth Pierzip and then the next day...
September 26, 2019
The event at the United Reformed Church Hall, in East Street, Andover, will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm and is open to everyone in the local community. It is part...
September 26, 2019
At the launch event, the Get Together Southbourne Club will be entertained by Nicole, a classically trained Soprano. She has a huge variety of genres and vocal ranges within her...
September 26, 2019
The award-winning Southampton Voices Choir will be making a special appearance and will be performing a wide range of songs, from Abba to Bette Midler, Elvis to Neil Diamond, The...
August 29, 2019
The Dementia Café ‘Smile & Share’ will be held at the Brendoncare Alton care home and will run from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. There will be free tea and cake, some...
August 27, 2019
Lasantha and Anastasia told us why it was so important to them to raise money for Brendoncare, and how they set about achieving their target. “In July we both took...
August 21, 2019
The nurses and carers at Brendoncare Alton recently held a World Food Day lunch at the care home to raise funds for a Raizer chair for use within the home....
August 5, 2019
In September 2018, we held our first ‘September Switch Off’, encouraging everyone in our homes to consider their energy usage and make savings wherever possible. The initiative came from an...
July 26, 2019
Sarah joined Brendoncare as a Trustee within the last year, having a background in general practice. She says “I am very inspired by Brendoncare’s charitable work, both in Care for...
July 4, 2019
The challenge started on 1 July 2019 and Trish will be running a half-marathon every day for two weeks. She wants to raise awareness for people living with dementia, as...
June 28, 2019
Brendoncare worked with Hunter Architects and Philip Pank Construction Consultants in the planning and development of our most recent care site at Otterbourne Hill. The staff team were so impressed with Otterbourne...
June 25, 2019
The team at Taylor Made Computer Solutions (TMCS) have raised money in various different ways for Brendoncare, including bake sales, running events, dress down days and sponsored abseils, raising a...
June 3, 2019
Our special supplement with photos from the day and details of the winners can be viewed from our Downloads page. Images: To read our other news stories, please click here
May 30, 2019
Matthew trained vigorously hard throughout the winter months to keep on track to reach his goal time and making those asks to friends, family and colleagues to support him in...
May 29, 2019
The awards recognise the outstanding contribution volunteers have made in the local community. The awards will be presented at the Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at the...
May 14, 2019
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is pleased to be supporting Dementia Action Week, 20-26 May 2019. The Dementia Action event at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill will run from 10.00am-1.00pm on Monday 20 May...
May 10, 2019
Dying Matters is an organisation that, along with its members, promotes the importance of speaking about dying and planning for the future. Brendoncare is proud to be taking part in...
May 9, 2019
Brendoncare Alton is pleased to be supporting Dementia Action Week, 20-26 May 2019. The Dementia Action event at Brendoncare Alton will run from 10am-11.30am on Tuesday 21 May 2019 and...
April 26, 2019
We are thrilled to award April’s ‘Fundraising Star of the Month’ to passionate care assistant, Claire Emery, who works at Brendoncare Knightwood and recently set herself the challenge of doing a...
April 24, 2019
Kate Morgan, a resident at Brendoncare Park Road in Winchester, recently organised a recital for friends and family, following a long journey of speech and music therapy. Originally trained as...
April 8, 2019
The next inter-club competition for Brendoncare kurling clubs is only a couple of months away and is booking up fast! Venue: Lyndhurst Community Centre Date: Saturday 8th June 2019 Time:...
March 29, 2019
March’s ‘Star of the Month’ goes to the hugely talented musicians at the Yehudi Menuhin School. On Saturday 23rd March, six students – between the ages of 15 and 18...
March 28, 2019
Bob Weighton, the oldest man in England, will be celebrating his 111th Birthday on 29 March 2019. On this day, he will be celebrating with his friends and fellow residents...
March 19, 2019
On 14th March 2019, Winchester Planning Committee granted resolution to approve the application for the re-development of an existing care home, subject to further site reports. To be operated by...
March 19, 2019
Winchester based, residential and nursing home, Brendoncare Park Road, is celebrating after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated it as ‘good’ in all categories, following an inspection in February. The...
March 19, 2019
On 30th April 2019, local charity The Brendoncare Foundation is hosting a stylish night to remember at Winchester Hotel and Spa. This event will bring an evening of fashion to...
March 13, 2019
Hampshire-based charity The Brendoncare Foundation is pleased to announce that Erin Langley has been appointed as Home Manager for its care and nursing home in Park Road, Winchester. Erin started...
March 11, 2019
Brendoncare Clubs has been fortunate to receive a grant of £5,000 from The Screwfix Foundation to cover the cost of new heaters for the main hall at its Club Hampshire...
March 11, 2019
With Spring now upon us, it’s a great time for you or your loved one to take a Spring break and experience the compassion and safety of our friendly dementia...
March 6, 2019
Brendoncare Park Road in Winchester enjoyed an evening of entertainment by the 6th Winchester Wolf Cubs, on 27 February. The cubs sang a range of songs including ‘Singing in the...
March 5, 2019
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is delighted to announce that the phenomenal Yehudi Menuhin School will perform a special concert on Saturday 23rd March. Set in the atmospheric Winchester College,...
March 1, 2019
Hampshire-based charity The Brendoncare Foundation is pleased to announce that Trish Harris has been promoted to Home Manager, for its dementia and respite care home in Stone, Aylesbury. Trish has...
February 28, 2019
In the month of our 35th birthday, we are very excited to launch our monthly fundraising ‘Star of the Month’ campaign, recognising the outstanding support of our amazing fundraisers. This...
February 15, 2019
Exeter based, residential and nursing home, Brendoncare Woodhayes, is celebrating after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) continued to rate it as ‘good’ in all categories, following an inspection in January....
February 15, 2019
The Good Companion pub club recently celebrated its five year anniversary of fun, laughter and friendship. The club, which is one of Brendoncare’s 90+ clubs across Hampshire and Dorset, meets...
February 14, 2019
Brendoncare was founded in 1984 by Sir Ronald Gibson, a GP who championed the rights of older people. His firm belief was that they were let down by society and...
February 13, 2019
Brendoncare Club Hampshire in Gosport is opening its doors to the community, to invite local people to come and see what they do. Run by Brendoncare Clubs and their fantastic...
February 11, 2019
Brendoncare Clubs has been running cookery demonstrations in many of its existing clubs for the last five years, but this March, with springtime just arriving, the Cooking for One club...
February 4, 2019
Make her day. Make your day. Make our day. Nurses, Senior Carers, Care Assistants (Days and Nights), Domestic and other roles. We believe that good care is about noticing and...
January 25, 2019
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, welcomed the charity’s patron HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO to officially open its new development at Otterbourne Hill, on Tuesday (22 January). The Countess...
January 18, 2019
If you would like to try something different with your colleagues, why not spend a day volunteering? Get in touch with our corporate team on partnerships@brendoncare.org.uk or 01962 852133 to...
January 17, 2019
A major programme to train and attract volunteers to help lonely and isolated older people is to go ahead following a grant to Brendoncare Clubs from Hampshire and Isle of...
January 16, 2019
With the cooler months upon us, it’s a great time to experience the warmth and care of our friendly home whilst making new friends at what can be a lonely...
January 2, 2019
At the end of 2018, local charity Brendoncare Clubs took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign, which helps UK-registered charities raise...
December 13, 2018
Brendoncare Stildon Mews is celebrating after being awarded a ‘good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection. Stildon Mews in Dorset Way, East Grinstead, comprises 11...
December 11, 2018
With winter breaks in mind, Brendoncare Alton is offering a fourteen day stay for the price of ten for winter breaks starting before 11th January 2019 for you or your...
December 4, 2018
Christmas is upon us and, once again, local charity The Brendoncare Foundation, is teaming up with choral group, Winchester Consort, for their annual seasonal concert at Winchester College Chapel on...
November 23, 2018
The Brendoncare team has been given an amazing opportunity to raise thousands of pounds for our residents and club members without spending any time, money, or energy! How does it...
November 22, 2018
We are encouraging our residents and club members to get involved in one of our big Christmas fundraisers: Christmas card sales. We make up to £5,000 every year through the...
November 9, 2018
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that the Gosport Centre has been shortlisted for the Community Engagement category within the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2018. The...
November 2, 2018
Winchester-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is pleased to announce that Carol Mayers, General Manager, at Brendoncare Knightwood has been shortlisted for the Leadership category within the Markel 3rd Sector Care...
November 1, 2018
The dedicated team at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill have recently transferred from Brendoncare The Old Parsonage. In a recent CQC inspection the team was rated as ‘Good’. In the report published...
October 10, 2018
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is holding four recruitment open days for people to come and find out more about job opportunities at Brendoncare Froxfield. There is a range of...
October 3, 2018
Hampshire-based charity, The Brendoncare Foundation, is holding four recruitment open days for people to come and find out more about job opportunities at Brendoncare Alton. There is a range of...
October 1, 2018
Local charity, Brendoncare Stildon, is hosting a Firewalk at their care home on Saturday 17th November. Naomi Butcher, Home Manager, is taking on the challenge and raising money for Brendoncare...
September 21, 2018
Two residents at Brendoncare homes were both enjoying fish and chips at Brendoncare Park Road when they recognised each other, after not seeing each other for 76 years. Don Raymont...
September 10, 2018
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is the first truly dementia-focused community development offering three integrated services on one site, in the UK and welcomed its first residents in August 2018. Its integrated...
August 9, 2018
We are very excited to announce our new energy saving initiative across our care homes – a chance to save electricity, save money, save the planet and stay safe. As...
August 7, 2018
Brendoncare is hosting free information and advice workshops focusing on ‘positive ageing’, running from August through to October. The charity, part of The Brendoncare Foundation which is based in Winchester,...
July 20, 2018
Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is pleased to announce that keys for the new dementia-focused community development have now been presented to Brendoncare, by the construction company, Stepnell. The keys were handed...
July 20, 2018
The beautiful setting of The Old Parsonage was the destination for a group of nine volunteers from Simplyhealth, Winchester, this week. Brendoncare welcomed the volunteers to clean, sand and paint...
July 11, 2018
Members of Brendoncare’s West End club were delighted to welcome a visit on 9th July from the Mayor of Eastleigh, Councillor Bruce Tennent. A keen supporter of the West End...
July 3, 2018
In recognition of the national event ‘The Great Get Together’, members of Brendoncare’s Andover Saturday club were delighted to welcome a visit on 23rd June, from the Mayor of Andover,...
June 28, 2018
With summer holidays in mind, Brendoncare Froxfield is offering a fourteen day stay for the price of ten for summer breaks starting before 9th September 2018*. From 1 July 2018,...
June 27, 2018
Local charity Brendoncare is hosting an abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower on 22nd July. One of the people taking part is 87 year old David Leonard. David said, “My wife...
June 21, 2018
The Brendoncare Foundation in Winchester is involved in this year’s Winchester Hat Fair on Saturday 30th June 2018. Some of Brendoncare’s Park Road residents were interviewed as part of The...
June 6, 2018
Brendoncare Stildon is pleased to announce that it is extending its day care service to support the growing need for day care in the local community. From 18 June, the...
May 14, 2018
Our supplement detailing all award winners will be out soon. Images: To read our other news stories, please click here
May 9, 2018
Brendoncare Alton is pleased to be supporting Dementia Action Week, 21-27 May 2018. The Dementia Action event at Brendoncare Alton will run from 2-5pm on Tuesday 22 May 2018 and...
May 3, 2018
Hampshire-based charity The Brendoncare Foundation is pleased to welcome Tina Manterfield as General Manager for its new ground breaking development at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill, near Winchester. Tina has worked for...
April 20, 2018
The Brendoncare Foundation is holding three recruitment open days for people to come and find out more about job opportunities at Otterbourne Hill near Winchester. There is a wide range...
April 10, 2018
Hampshire-based charity The Brendoncare Foundation will be welcoming visitors to its care homes across the south of England, to mark National Care Home Open Day and to celebrate the Queen’s...
April 5, 2018
The Sales Suite will be opening on Monday 16 April 2018 for people to come and find out more about Brendoncare’s innovative care scheme at Otterbourne Hill near Winchester. The...
March 29, 2018
Brendoncare Clubs is a registered charity dedicated to providing older people with opportunities for social interaction through its friendship and activity clubs, helping older people remain in the community and...
March 26, 2018
In response to your feedback we have reviewed how we run this event and will be reducing the amount of time spent playing the heats. In addition, lunch will also...
March 23, 2018
Bob Weighton, the oldest man in England, will be celebrating his 110th Birthday on 29 March 2018. On this day, he will be celebrating with his friends at Brendoncare Alton,...
March 9, 2018
The Mayor’s Awards recognise and celebrate the organisations and individuals who give outstanding service to the people and places of the Winchester District. The Brendoncare foundation has been providing quality...
March 1, 2018
On Wednesday 21 March, “Frying High”, a local fish and chip service, will be frying up outside the care home in Park Road for all to enjoy their delicious fish...
February 13, 2018
Janet Graham, activities co-ordinator at the home, said: “We were expecting one piper and were literally blown away when six pipers piped into our conservatory. It was a wonderful lunch...
January 30, 2018
Simplyhealth has been supporting customers with their everyday health needs for over 140 years and its Community Fund supports projects which tackle local health issues and bring communities together. This...
January 15, 2018
The Somerford Friends drop-in club is the latest group to be opened by Brendoncare Clubs, a registered charity, which runs over 90 clubs for older people across Dorset and Hampshire....
January 9, 2018
The Silver Circuits club will offer circuit-based activities with gentle exercises to benefit the whole body and increase core strength. Keeping active in older age contributes to lower rates of...
January 6, 2018
Last day for nominations for the Extra Mile awards is 28th February 2018. Help us celebrate our staff and volunteers who have gone the ‘extra mile’ to make a difference...
January 5, 2018
The development, which is scheduled to open in the summer, will support both individuals and couples through a range of care services. A 64-bedroom care home will offer nursing and...
