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Music therapy can help people with dementia. Join a new choir, inspired by the BBC ‘dementia choir’ programme. We welcome all abilities including people living with demen…

Are you looking for a short break? Here at Sussex Housing & Care we understand how important it is for you to take a break, so that you can carry on caring. We want you and your lov…

There was singing, colouring, cutting and story sharing at Woodlands care home in Crowborough this morning during an intergenerational activity to mark Dementia Action Week. Residents were joi…

Come along and visit the free 'Crowborough Cares' event next Tuesday 21 May! Organised by the Crowborough Dementia Forum, this event raises awareness of dementia and you'll find a range…

We've got a variety of exciting events lined up to celebrate Dementia Action Week 2019 which runs from 20th to 26th May. The aim of the week is to unite people, workplaces, sch…

Our new dignity tree at Woodlands Care Home in Crowborough shares how families feel about their loved one living at Woodlands. There are some lovely comments, thank you everyone. "We…

We have recently commissioned a new electronic care planning system across all four of our homes. This will free up staff time in order to dedicate to caring, and renew our focus on providing mor…

Sussex Housing & Care has accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This means that every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the real Living Wage. Rhianna Gille…

Sussex Housing & Care has launched a new film about our care homes and how we support residents to live their later life to the full. Big thanks go to staff and residents who took part in the f…

As part of Remembrance Day we have been listening to our residents stories about the war, these conversations are fascinating and we're privileged to spend time with such remarkable people. Les…