Oaklands News

Posted on 24 July 2026

Choosing a Care Home in the New Forest: What to Look For

Choosing a care home for a loved one is a significant decision and it’s natural to have lots of questions. […]

Posted on 23 June 2026

What Questions Should I Ask When Visiting a Care Home for the First Time?

When visiting a care home for the first time, it’s important to ask about the care provided, daily life, staff, […]

Posted on 21 May 2026

The Importance of Creative Activities for Residents Living with Dementia

At Oaklands, we believe activities should be meaningful as well as enjoyable. Creative sessions such as art and colouring are […]

Posted on 16 April 2026

The Forget-Me-Not Café at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we place great importance on creating opportunities for residents to spend time with others. Our Forget-Me-Not Café, held […]

Posted on 12 March 2026

Mia Wins at the National Care Awards 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our Deputy Manager, Mia, attended the Great British Care Awards National Final 2026, […]

Posted on 2 February 2026

Welcome Our New Lifestyle Coordinator

We are pleased to welcome Katie to Oaklands as our new Lifestyle Coordinator. Katie has settled into her role well […]

Posted on 8 January 2026

A Visit from the Waterside Fire Engine

We were very pleased to welcome the Waterside Christmas Fire Engine to Oaklands for a special visit on the 18th […]

Posted on 8 January 2026

A Lovely Visit from the Brownies

At the start of December, we had a special visit here at Oaklands when a local Brownies group came to […]

Posted on 21 November 2025

Celebrating Excellence: Mia Wins the Care Assessor/Care Planner Award

We are thrilled to share that Mia, Deputy Manager at Oaklands, has won The Care Assessor/Care Planner Award at the […]