Forest Care Blog - News & Events

Our Frimley homes celebrate success at the Surrey Care Awards 2025 with Cedar Lodge proudly named 'Care Home of the Year'! These prestigious awards shine a spotlight on compassion, professionalism, and the incredible impact of outstanding care, and we couldn’t be prouder of our team’s achievement. Read more...

A huge congratulations to Oak Lodge, who were proudly named ‘Residential Home of the Year’, and to our incredible volunteer Karen Pearn, who won the ‘Care Volunteer Hero’ award at the Hampshire Care Awards 2025! These prestigious awards celebrate compassion, professionalism, and the power of great care and we’re thrilled to see such well-deserved recognition. Read more...

Forest Care's Autumn 2025 Newsletter Highlights: Holly Lodge hosted a Hawaiian fete raising £1,040. Rowan Lodge enjoyed classic cars and village celebrations. Cedar Lodge held a fun Crufts show. Resident Valerie featured in a portrait campaign, and staff Zara shared her videography passion. Big wins: Oak Lodge crowned Residential Home of the Year, volunteer Karen Pearn celebrated, and Lisa Lovell named finalist for Support Superhero. Read more...

We partnered with care finder Lottie and artist Pie Herring for A Life Full of Colour, a campaign celebrating care home residents through hand-painted portraits. Each painting honours their unique life stories and offers families a meaningful keepsake, while encouraging deeper intergenerational connection. Read more...

Forest Care's Summer 2025 Newsletter Highlights: We celebrated VE Day’s 80th anniversary with music, street parties, and cream teas. Staff and families raised £1,400 for Parkinson’s UK in the Inflatable 5K Challenge. Residents enjoyed classic cars, creative Memory Box sessions, and Nurses Day tributes. Plus, meet Janet Miller - our inspiring Resident Spotlight! Read more...

Forest Care's Spring 2025 Newsletter Highlights: Cedar Lodge enjoyed music, pampering, and tea parties. Holly Lodge embraced mindfulness and art. Elm Lodge welcomed farm visits and WWI talks. Oak Lodge celebrated crafts, museum trips, and a wedding! Rowan Lodge shared love with Valentine treats and a Venetian evening. Read more...

Forest Care's Winter 2024-25 Newsletter Highlights: Festive fun across our homes! Cedar Lodge enjoyed crafts, markets, and music. Holly Lodge hosted a Christmas fete and creative sessions. Elm Lodge ran our Christmas Cake Competition. Oak Lodge celebrated its 30th anniversary and seasonal performances. Rowan Lodge held a Winter Fayre, a silent disco, and memory-sparking music sessions. Read more...