Barchester Healthcare Blog
Ireland Women's Bobsleigh finish 17th at Winter Olympics
Thursday 25 February 2010 | Posted by: Admin
In a fantastic run and a great vindication of their right to be in the competition, the Ireland Women's Bobsleigh team have fininished a very creditable 17th in the Women's Bobsleigh at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
The team, consisting of pilot Aoife Hoey and brakewoman Claire Bergin who is the granddaughter of one of our residents here at Knightsbridge Care Village, looked at one point as if they might not have the opportunity to compete after both the Australian and Brazilian t...
New Stroke Website Launched
Tuesday 26 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
A new website dedicated to Stroke information has been launched by the Irish Health Foundation. www.stroke.ie will serve as a resource for stroke related queries as well as a portal for the campaign to increase awareness of stroke and to improve the provision of stroke services nationally.
The newly formed Meath Stroke Support Group meets weekly at Knightsbridge Nursing Home. The group provides a social support, activities as well as s...
Number of people waiting for treatment in Ireland's hospitals reached all-time high
Thursday 21 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
We wrote recently about the fact that the number of people awaiting treatment on trolleys in Ireland's hospitals was in danger of reaching the levels of 2006- 485- which prompted Health Minister Mary Harney to declare as a 'state of emergency'. As of yesterday, the Irish Nursing and Midwives Association (INMO) have indicated that accident and emergency wards are at 'breaking point' as they treated a record 500 patients. Dave Hughes, INMO deputy general secretary, called on the government, w...
Sir Michael Parkinson looks back on year as Ambassador for Dignity for the Elderly Campaign.
Tuesday 12 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
Sir Michael Parkinson, the acclaimed broadcaster and chat show host, today published a report looking back on his year as Ambassador for the UK Governments 'Dignity for the Elderly Campaign'
Although the campaign is UK based, the report does highlight many of the same issues faced by the care sector in Ireland, not least some of the funding issues and the giant steps that need to be made to ensure quality care for all.
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400 waiting on hospital trolleys
Thursday 07 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
The Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation have claimed that as many as 400 people are lying waiting for a bed or further treatments in A & E departments up and down the country.
The levels are rapidly approaching the 2006 levels of 485 patients which prompted health Minister Mary Harney to declare 'a state of emergency'
Labour claim that much of these 'bed blocking' incidents are due to spending cutbacks and the fact that as many as 1,000 patients currently occupying ...
KNIGHTSBRIDGE - CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friday 01 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
There were relatives, friends, good music, great food and an endless supply of fun and Christmas spirit at Knightsbridge Care Home on Wednesday afternoon, 23rd December 2009. Although lots of residents may have been tired from the Carol service held the night before they still managed to partake in their Christmas party. There was lots of singing, dancing, cracker pulling, eating and drinking. Everyone joined in the fun and made the afternoon truly memorable. Watchin...
KNIGHTSBRIDGE CARE HOME - CAROL SERVICE
Friday 01 January 2010 | Posted by: Admin
Tuesday 22nd December 2009 was a very special night at Knightsbridge Care Home. Trim Church Choir joined the residents, staff, family and friends of the Care Home in a very holy and moving evening bring home the true meaning of Christmas. PV Dunne spoke on behalf of the choir and paid special tribute to Fr. Farrell who worked so hard with the choir over the years. In 2006 Fr Farrell orgainised a trip to Rome for the choir, where the choir performed f...
Knightsbridge Residents enjoy a shopping extravaganza
Wednesday 23 December 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Tuesday 15th December Knightsbridge Care Home was host to a shopping extravaganza for residents and staff. A number of local shops set up stalls in Knightsbridge Coffee Shop to allow residents and staff do some Christmas Shopping. Shops taking part included, Adrian Dunne Pharmacy, Ninas Fashions, Shoe Boudoir, Knightsbrook River Spa, Gifts of Distinction and An Troman. An array of mulled wine, mince pies, christmas cake and other festive goodi...
LOCAL CHILDREN CREATE CHRISTMAS SPRIT AT KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Wednesday 09 December 2009 | Posted by: Admin
A group of young children from the local national school in Trim, arrived at Knightsbridge Care Home on a blustery Wednesday afternoon, 9th December. The children arrived in their Santa hats full of Christmas spirit and eager to perform for the residents. Christmas Carols and festive favourites filled the home as residents and some of the children decorated trees, and fire mantles. A huge thank you to all the children and their teachers for a most enjoyable afternoon.
MEATH STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday 09 December 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Meath Stroke Support Group is a new voluntary group based at Knightsbridge Village in Trim. The purpose of the group is to provide support for people who have experienced stroke. The main focus of the group is to provide both a social outlet to exchange experiences and frustrations related to Stroke as well as stroke related excercises. The first meeting of the Meath Stroke Support Group was held on Wednesday 2nd December at Knightsbridge Village. the meeting was we...
Elderly 'feeling pinch' during recession
Thursday 26 November 2009 | Posted by: Admin
It has been revealed that elderly people on the state pension are heating just one room of their homes and foregoing purchasing new clothes in order to make ends meet during the recession.
'Older and Bolder' which is a coalition of older age groups, said that many older people were only managing on a week-to-week basis. In many cases they are hanging onto 'non-essential' items such as private medical insurance and their cars, but with the worry that they might not be able to do so ...
KNIGHTSBRIDGE CARE HOME COUNT DOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Thursday 26 November 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Residents of Knightsbridge Care Home enjoyed another wonderful afternoon of entertainment provided by local musician, Matt Gilsenan. Matt, surprised the residents on Wed. afternoon 25th November, with a great afternoon of ceol agus craic. Residents got pleanty of excercise unable to resist a dance to the familiar tunes and the tone was set for "Christmas" with lots of recitals of Christmas favourites. Only one month to go!!!!!!
KNIGHTSBRIDGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Thursday 19 November 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Knightsbridge Care Home and Retirement Village celebrated Halloween in STYLE with a resident's party and pumpkin carving competition. Residents were joined by staff for an aftenoon of entertainment provided by local musician and singer Matt Gilsenan. Matt was joined by various staff members and residents with their own renditions of popular favourites. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the pumpkin carving competion. Seven staff departments battled for first pr...
So How does the Fair Deal Work?
Wednesday 07 October 2009 | Posted by: Admin
The fundamental purpose of the Fair Deal is to make nursing care accessible, affordable and anxiety free for those who need it. Everyone who is in need of residential care will have to make a contribution to that care which will be means tested and strictly limited to 80% of their disposable income, and a maximum of 5% of their assets per annum. However, the first £36,000 of assets or £72,000 for a couple are not taken into account in the financial settlement, and after three ...
Minister Harney announces Fair Deal to start from 27th October
Monday 05 October 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Mary Harney T.D., the Minister for Health & Children, today announced that the long-awaited Fair Deal Nursing Homes Support Scheme, will come into operation from 27th October. Further to that announcement, it was also announced that those who wish to be appointed as a care representative for those with diminished capacity, can do so as from today, 5th October by application to the Circuit Court.
If you require an application form or booklet regarding the scheme, please feel free ...
Dunboyne Active Retirement Group Visits Knightsbridge Village
Thursday 24 September 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Knightsbridge Village welcomed Dunboyne Active Retirement Group to Trim on Tuesday 22nd September.
The group arrived at midday and were given a full tour of the nursing & care facilities followed by a walkaround in the village grounds including the village hall, bowling green as well as the apartments & bungalows in the retirement village.
After the tour, the group reconvened in the Village Coffee Shop for lunch, tea/coffee & home-made biscuits. Commenting on th...
Wimbledoned Themed Chefs Competition at Knightsbridge Village
Monday 07 September 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Community Group Receives Funding Boost at Knightsbridge Village
Wednesday 22 April 2009 | Posted by: Admin
A community group serving people with disabilities received a welcome boost in funding yesterday when it was presented with a cheque for almost €1,200 from the Irish Services Accommodation Institute (IASI) at a ceremony held in Knightsbridge Village Hall in Trim. The money was raised by members of the IASI through a raffle at their annual awards ceremony held in February of this year. At that event, Knightsbridge Village was awarded gold for outstanding accommodation and also won the suprem...
Knightsbridge Village celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday 18 March 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Residents of Knightsbridge Village, Barchester Healthcare’s Nursing Home & Retirement Village celebrated St. Patrick’s Day yesterday with an informal gathering accompanied by friends and family. A number of residents joined with staff members and took advantage of the sunshine and mild temper...
Knightsbridge Village Celebrates First Anniversary in Trim
Monday 23 February 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Knightsbridge Village, Barchester Healthcare's nursing home and retirement village, celebrated its first anniversary at an event held in Knightsbridge Village on Friday afternoon.
The first anniversary event took place in the village hall and was attended by over 150 people. Village residents, their families and staff were joined by members of the Ballivor Active Retirement Association, who were visiting Knightsbridge for the first time. Other groups attending included members of Trim Acti...
Knightsbridge Village Scoops Top Accommodation Awards
Saturday 21 February 2009 | Posted by: Admin
Knightsbridge Village, Barchester Healthcare's flagship nursing home and retirement village in Trim, Co.Meath scooped the top award at the Irish Accommodation Services Industry (IASI) 2008 award ceremony which was held in the Dunboyne Castle Hotel on Saturday night.
The IASI annual awards recognise excellence in the provision of high quality accommodation across a range of sectors including hotels, colleges, nursing homes and hospitals.
Knightsbridge Village won a gold award for out...
If you require an application form or booklet regarding the scheme, please feel free ...
The IASI annual awards recognise excellence in the provision of high quality accommodation across a range of sectors including hotels, colleges, nursing homes and hospitals. Knightsbridge Village won a gold award for out...