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We would like to  say a big thank you to ‘Grape UK’  http://www.grapeuk.com/ for so generously donating  bottles of wine for our residents to drink over Christmas. We are sure they will  greatly appreciate such a kind gesture. Please click on the link above for more... READ MORE

What does this mean for you as a carer or as a family? • Total care for your relative or friend all day and all night which in turn brings peace of mind meaning that this break from routine is truly a time for recharging resources. • Security of knowing that well qualified and... READ MORE

Angela Rippon’s BBC2 documentary, broadcast on 19 May, was one of the most balanced pieces of media coverage of dementia in recent times. This is an intelligent enquiry by a concerned amateur who faces a history of dementia in her family and is therefore probably more threatened... READ MORE

Launching Cedars Castle Hill’s latest Report and Accounts, Chair of trustees Sara Jacson said “I am delighted that we have come through an important transitional year in such good shape. April King, who joined us as Director of Homes in July last year, has driven important... READ MORE

Shaftesbury in Bloom is a small group of volunteers who have a love of flowers and floral displays. They keep the town looking attractive throughout all four seasons by planting up flower beds and supplying many dozens of hanging baskets, wooden barrels and wheelbarrows. They are... READ MORE

Cedars Castle Hill is holding a photo competition, which is open to the whole community to mark National Care Homes Open Day. The winners’ work will be displayed at Castle Hill House on Friday 19th June during the afternoon when the awards will be presented. We are inviting you... READ MORE

Brian Harding died on December 4, after battling cancer for several years. Those who saw his cheerful, tanned face manning the plant stall outside the town hall for Shaftesbury country market each Thursday in recent years will only now realize how well he concealed his illness.... READ MORE

Two weeks ago we highlighted recommendations from The King’s Fund for merging health care and social care budgets.  Now this concept has been picked up in mainstream political debate at the Labour party’s annual conference, with the shadow Secretary of State for Health unveiling... READ MORE

Yes, if politicians act on an important report published by The King’s Fund. The King’s Fund is probably Britain’s leading independent think-tank in this field.  It set up a Commission on the future of health and social care in England, chaired by the noted economist Kat... READ MORE

The trustees of Cedars Castle Hill are very pleased to be able to welcome April King as our new General Manager. She started with us on 1st July and is getting to know everyone as fast as she can. April has been heard to say to staff there are lots of you and only one of me, so... READ MORE