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Christmas treat: Royal Marines Band play at Strachan House Care Home

Heavenly music rang out of Strachan House Care Home as the community celebrated Christmas with The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Strachan House Care Home, in Blackhall, got in the Christmas spirit by inviting the community to come and join us in listening to the wonderful band playing some festive Christmas favourites.  

General Manager, Francis Fisher said: “We are so lucky to have such a fantastic community here at Strachan House Care Home.  

“We were delighted to welcome the Royal Marine Band to our home. The residents and staff loved it.”

A resident at Strachan House said, “I love to sing Christmas carols, so it was wonderful to hear all of my favourites played so beautifully by the Royal Marine Band, there really is nothing better than a good old singalong!”

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities. 

Strachan House Care Home on Craigcrook Road is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides residential and dementia care, for long-term and respite. 

Residents at local care home enjoy firefighters visit

Residents and guests at Strachan House care home in Edinburgh enjoyed a visit from the wonderful local Fire Service.

Residents enjoyed a talk with the local firefighters and a look round the engine. Modern fire brigades around the world were created after Edinburgh led the way 200 years ago.  City authorities set up the Edinburgh Fire Engine Establishment in 1824, following a several fires – the largest of which raged for five days, killing 13 people and making hundreds homeless.

General Manager, Francis Fisher said, “Our residents had a wonderful day. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”

One resident said “We all enjoyed a chat with the firemen and a look around the engine, it was very interesting.”

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House Care Home provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.

Lord Provost visits Strachan House Care Home to launch Big Lunch

The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge has visited Barchester’s Strachan House Care Home in Edinburgh to launch ‘The Big Lunch’ for Children and Carers during the Mid-term break.

Robert joined staff and residents of the home for the week-long ‘Big Lunch’.  Strachan House has invited all local schools and nurseries to join residents all this week for a FREE lunch.  

Freshly made sandwiches, quiches and fruit with refreshments. Lord Provost said ‘what a wonderful initiative for the local community’.

General Manager at Strachan House, Fran Fisher, said: “It was lovely to have Robert here for the day. The residents were delighted that he was able to visit us and join in on the day.

“We all had a wonderful day, we hope that Robert will come to see us again soon!”

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals.

Strachan House provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for residents, from respite care to long-term stays.

Care Home celebrates International Day of Charity 

Residents and staff at Strachan House in Edinburgh got together and collected food items, toiletries and treats for the local community charity L.I.F.T at Muirhouse Millennium Centre.

Staff and residents at Strachan House have given back to the local community today by donating these wonderful hampers to the local community charity L.I.F.T. 

 The local charity L.I.F.T supports the local community in a holistic way and ensures that children get the very best start to reach their full potential.

Frances Fisher, General Manager at Strachan House said: “We love to fundraise for charities throughout the year. We pick different causes to support that have been selected by staff, residents and friends of the home.

“Our staff and residents donated food items, treats and toiletries to the charity and our wonderful residents supported putting together the hamper! 

“Everyone was overjoyed with the end product, and we hope that it brings comfort and joy to those who need it! Thank you to everyone who donated!”  

Strachan House Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides dementia, residential care, and respite care. 

Strachan House Care Home says goodbye and good luck to Liz

MUCH-LOVED NURSE RETIRES AFTER 25 YEARS SERVICE

After 25 years of continuous service at Strachan House in Edinburgh, much-loved Nurse Liz Agrebi has made the decision to retire. 

Staff and residents at the home sent Liz off in style with prosecco, food and lots of singing and dancing, the home had amazing musician Nicky Murray serenading staff and residents alike. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Liz and she will be sadly missed. 

Liz said: “Strachan House is like a family to me and though I’m looking forward to retirement, I’m really going to miss everyone here so much!”

During her time at Strachan House Liz has worked across lots of different roles, even spending a period of time as the deputy, by far the most impactful role Liz had here was a mentor for student nurses who all describe Liz as the most wonderful teacher.  

Frances Fisher, General Manager at Strachan House said: “Liz is one of those people who was born to care for others – she has such a huge heart and was greatly loved by the individuals living at Strachan House Care Home.

“She was an inspiration to her colleagues and we will all miss her. We wish her all the best!”

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House  provides nursing care and dementia care for 83 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Strachan House quizzers beat the Auld Enemy in Earth Day battle!

Residents and guests at Strachan House care home in Blackhall enjoyed a morning of quizzing and a classic English High tea as they hosted a virtual quiz with Goodson Lodge care centre in Trowbridge.

Residents in the Goodson Lodge Care centre were treated to irn bru, whisky and shortbread as both teams battled it out to see who would be crowned quiz master champion. 

Teams from both the English and Scottish homes provided quiz questions about their country whilst the other side aimed to guess the answers with mouthfuls of their countries’ finest fare.

General Manager, Fran Fisher said, “Our residents had a wonderful morning and were really excited to meet new people and learn lots of amazing new things.

“It’s always great to connect with others in the care industry and we hope we can continue for many years to come”. 

The quiz held on Earth Day was a true celebration of community and coming together. The Scottish team took the win this year but, with this now being an annual event, we will see if the English team can make it a draw next year! 

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. 

Strachan House provides Nursing and Dementia care  for 83 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Strachan House Care Home invites community to Open Day

The Strachan House care home in Blackhall will be opening their doors to the local community for a day of tea and entertainment on Saturday 20th April.

Taking place between 10am and 4pm guests will be able to enjoy home-made cream cakes prepared by Paul Dow the home’s Head Chef, and will have the chance to meet the team and take a tour of the home. 

Fran Fisher, General Manager at Strachan House says: “I’m excited about welcoming new visitors and existing friends of the home to our open day.

“Looking for care can be a little bit daunting, but our team here at Strachan House will do all we can to provide all of our guests with the guidance and support they may need, and answer all of their questions, big or small.

“Our open day is a great chance to enjoy some delightful entertainment in a homely and friendly setting- hope to see you all there!”

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 83 residents from respite care to long term stays.

‘Pimm’s O’ Clock’ delights at Strachan House

Residents of Strachan House Care Home were treated to an afternoon of cocktail themed fun as we invited the local community to join us for ‘Pimm’s O Clock’ 

The afternoon featured a live musical performance by the talented singer Kirsty Duncan. 

The Homes lounge buzzed with excitement as Kirsty took centre stage, delivering a brilliant and energetic repertoire of hit favourites spanning decades.

Residents and guests sipped on classic Pimm’s cups as their toes tapped along to the music. 

General Manager at Strachan House, Fran Fisher said: “Our residents deserve moments of joy and connection,” said Fran Fisher, Home Manager at Strachan House. “Kirsty’s performance was a testament to the power of music in brightening lives.”

Strachan House care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Stamford Bridge Beaumont provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care from respite care to long term stays.

Care Home welcomes local police for community Blue Light event

COFFEE WITH A COPPER!

Colleagues and residents at the Strachan House Care Home in Blackhall warmly welcomed PC Colin Cursiter and PC Holly Matheson to speak to our residents and guests.

PC Colin Cursiter and PC Holly Matheson spoke to the audience about their time on the force, challenges they face and the rewards from helping the local community, before taking questions from the residents, relatives and guests.

Fran Fisher, the General Manager of Strachan House extended the invitation throughout the local area, “to say thank you to PC Colin Cursiter and PC Holly Matheson for their visit and to all of the great work our emergency services do for us, we here at Strachan House are inviting all members of the police, ambulance and fire services to pop in and take their duty break on us for free.

“We are pleased to offer all of our Strachan House Care Home who stop in tea, coffee, juice, chilled water, delicious homemade cake and biscuits and a healthy selection of fruit, available free of charge; do stop in and say hi, we would be delighted to see you!”

Strachan House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. 

Strachan House provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 83 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Local Care Home hosts free Prosecco and Art event

Strachan House Care Home, in Edinburgh invited the local community into our home to join our residents for a special ‘Prosecco and Art’ event.

Against the backdrop of soothing music, our guests, residents and colleagues took part in a professional art tutorial, with glasses of prosecco and themed snacks courtesy of our wonderful team in the kitchen.

General Manager Fran Fisher said: “It was wonderful to see the local community and our residents come together and share their love for art and creativity and with a glass of fizz in hand everyone had a wonderful time.”

Strachan House Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. 

Strachan House Care Home provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for long stay and respite care needs.