Forest Care - News, Events & Articles
Forest Care has installed Silver Shield, an AI-powered fall detection, prevention, and health monitoring system, across all homes for those residents assessed as being at the highest risk from falls. Silver Shield provides real‑time fall alerts, 24/7 heart and respiratory monitoring, wellness insights, mobility notifications, accurate room tracking, cloud‑based reporting, seamless system integration, and privacy‑first technology without cameras or wearables. Read more...
Forest Care's Winter 2025-26 Newsletter Highlights: Oak Lodge enjoyed ZooLab animal encounters and RAF stories, while Rowan Lodge hosted themed teas, a Wicked performance and a mayoral coffee morning. Elm Lodge residents reflected during a Remembrance tribute, and Holly Lodge welcomed penguins. Resident Millie Harris and Senior Carer Maria Larkin were spotlighted, and Cedar Lodge won Care Home of the Year, with multiple Surrey Care Awards finalists. Read more...
Care home funding is financial support that helps cover care home costs, which may come from personal savings, local authorities, or the NHS. The process can be complex, and many families find it overwhelming. Forest Care provides a simple breakdown of key funding options and offers guidance to help families understand care home funding and navigate this challenging journey. Read more...
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...
