We’ve been keeping a secret... 🤐 MHA Hall Grange was proud to host some of the cast and crew of the critically-acclaimed BBC comedy Amandaland! You can see the exterior of the home as it became Merryview care home in episode 4, along with a scene shot in one of Hall Grange’s lounges. Residents and the team were able to meet the show’s stars Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley and see for themselves how a crew works to film a tv programme. All the actors and crew were extremely complementary about Hall Gange and we loved hosting them.
A little behind the scenes glimpse at an exciting project with Fluid Ideas. If you’ve ever wondered about a career in care, this project might be for you. Keep an eye on our socials in the near future
The pair met during a dance in Dunfermline in 1959 and got married at Dunfermline Abbey two years later.
“The aim was to help reduce the pressure on the NHS as we have had instances in the past where residents have been in A and E for a number of hours and due to the demands on NHS staff, they haven't even been offered a glass of water."
Berys Gillott and Kay Pirnie have made an assortment of cards to raise funds for the homes amenities fund.
Lucy Shortman (18), works at the Bognor Regis home as a care assistant and started her role in April 2024 following the completion of her work experience.
“I would highly recommend going for an apprenticeship, it could allow you to make a successful career like mine and could unlock doors you didn't know existed.”
David also had a visit from Lord Mayor David Shields after hearing about his outstanding work in community engagement and how his quotes of the day have inspired people in the wider Southampton community with David receiving letters and emails from people that been inspired by his daily quotes.
The Key to Me programme is MHA's new approach to life story and reminiscence work. It enables care workers to build stronger relationships between residents, their families, and colleagues by learning more about their lives.
Phoebes attitude and work ethic was praised by many who voted for her
