Home About Our Homes Social Jobs News Pay Contact Visits Team Log In Chetwynd House News Residents Rejoice at Chetwynd as Religious Services Resume. Monica Usher (84) and her fellow residents at Chetwynd House in Chilwell recently took part in their first face-to-face church service since the start of COVID-19 in March 2020. Monica Usher, a long-term resident of Chetwynd House and devote Christian said “I have really struggled with the virtual church services during Covid but it was definitely better than nothing. I feel reborn and a renewed sense of belonging to my community, it’s always nice to see the Reverend in person.” Singing hymns, praying and listening to readings from the Bible were just some of the activities that took place when the local community vicar, the Rev Johnathan Strickland, from St. Barnabas, from Inham Nook performed the ceremony. Read More “Residents Rejoice at Chetwynd as Religious Services Resume.” “You’re Hired” – care home residents now recruiting Our residents have been participating in the interview process for recruiting new staff members, as part of their initiative to make more inclusive decisions. As part of the new recruiting process, Head of the Residents Committee, John, was asked to be the resident’s representative for the interviews. John is 88 years old and used his extensive life skills to support the appointment of new staff members. John not only sat in on the interviews but was also given free rein to draft his own questions and ask them to the applicants, impressing everyone with his interview skills and professionalism. Following the interview, John gave his feedback to the team at Chetwynd House and using his invaluable input, they appointed the new staff members. Read More ““You’re Hired” – care home residents now recruiting” Residents go vegan and discover there is far more to Veganuary than ‘meats’ the eye! With veganism becoming one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle movements and with an estimated 7,000 vegetarians and vegans in residential and nursing care homes, Hospitality Manager, Rebecca Lambert at Chetwynd House decided to introduce residents to the plant-based diet by holding a vegan festival during the month of January, or better known as ‘Veganuary’. “I am taking part in Veganuary this year and when the residents heard about it, they asked me: “What can you eat? Can you still eat chocolates and sweets? Don’t you miss meat?” I wanted to show them how diverse and interesting vegan food can be.” Read More “Residents go vegan and discover there is far more to Veganuary than ‘meats’ the eye!” Kenny Nelson newly appointed Business Director at Adept Care Homes Adept Care Homes continues to expand its team and is delighted to welcome Kenny Nelson as its newly appointed Business Director for its Midlands-based care homes. Kenny brings with him a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge following 7 years working alongside Adept Care Homes as Relationship Director with RBS and later, as Senior Director, Health & Social Care with CYB (Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank). Read More “Kenny Nelson newly appointed Business Director at Adept Care Homes” Chetwynd House is Making A Run for It! Chetwynd House Care Home is Making A Run for It! The team at Chetwynd House in Chilwell, Nottingham are running or walking the length of the United Kingdom to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Read More “Chetwynd House is Making A Run for It!” Geoffrey Doesn’t Let Lock Down Get In The Way Of Recovery. Geoffrey Clayton (81), lifelong Nott’s County FC supporter has always been one of Chetwynd House Care Home’s most independent residents. Read More “Geoffrey Doesn’t Let Lock Down Get In The Way Of Recovery.” Chetwynd House Awarded Top 20 Recommended Care Home We are delighted to be awarded carehome.co.uk Recommended Top 20 Care Home award for 2020! Read More “Chetwynd House Awarded Top 20 Recommended Care Home” Normandy veteran gets a special visit for VE DAY at local care home. Normandy veteran gets a special visit for VE DAY at Chetwynd House Care Home. Read More “Normandy veteran gets a special visit for VE DAY at local care home.” A Trip Down Memory Lane for Residents With The Launch Of The New Dementia Café. Chetwynd House Care Home took residents on a trip down memory lane with the launch of its first-ever Dementia Café in February. The Alzheimer’s Society launched the project to provide a warm welcome and comfortable environment for people with dementia and their carers to meet with others in a relaxed social setting. Read More “A Trip Down Memory Lane for Residents With The Launch Of The New Dementia Café.” Valerie takes care home team member back to school It’s a small world as a retired Play school teacher, Valerie Jones (aged 84) catches up with a former pupil working at the care home where she now lives. Read More “Valerie takes care home team member back to school” Posts navigation Older posts We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok