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Choosing a Care Home in the New Forest: What to Look For
/ | Leave a CommentChoosing a care home for a loved one is a significant decision and it’s natural to have lots of questions. […]
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What Questions Should I Ask When Visiting a Care Home for the First Time?
/ | Leave a CommentWhen visiting a care home for the first time, it’s important to ask about the care provided, daily life, staff, […]
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The Importance of Creative Activities for Residents Living with Dementia
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands, we believe activities should be meaningful as well as enjoyable. Creative sessions such as art and colouring are […]
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The Forget-Me-Not Café at Oaklands
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands, we place great importance on creating opportunities for residents to spend time with others. Our Forget-Me-Not Café, held […]
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Mia Wins at the National Care Awards 2026
/ | Leave a CommentWe are incredibly proud to share that our Deputy Manager, Mia, attended the Great British Care Awards National Final 2026, […]
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Welcome Our New Lifestyle Coordinator
/ | Leave a CommentWe are pleased to welcome Katie to Oaklands as our new Lifestyle Coordinator. Katie has settled into her role well […]
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A Visit from the Waterside Fire Engine
/ | Leave a CommentWe were very pleased to welcome the Waterside Christmas Fire Engine to Oaklands for a special visit on the 18th […]
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A Lovely Visit from the Brownies
/ | Leave a CommentAt the start of December, we had a special visit here at Oaklands when a local Brownies group came to […]
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Celebrating Excellence: Mia Wins the Care Assessor/Care Planner Award
/ | Leave a CommentWe are thrilled to share that Mia, Deputy Manager at Oaklands, has won The Care Assessor/Care Planner Award at the […]
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A Meaningful Harvest Festival at Oaklands
/ | Leave a CommentThis autumn, Oaklands Rest Home embraced the season with a traditional and heartfelt Harvest Festival. Once the idea was decided, […]
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A Thoughtful Gesture: Wedding Flowers Find a New Home
/ | Leave a CommentWe were recently touched by a wonderful act of kindness from a local couple, Polly and Ian, who were married […]
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More Awards News: Finalists in the Regional Care Awards (South East)!
/ | Leave a CommentHot on the heels of last week’s exciting announcement about being named finalists in two categories at the UK Caring […]
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Oaklands Rest Home Celebrates Double Finalist Success at the Caring UK Awards 2025
/ | Leave a CommentWe’re proud to share that Oaklands Rest Home has been named a finalist in not one, but two categories at […]
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Coming Soon: Brand-New Luxury Rooms at Oaklands
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the experience of our residents and their families. That’s why we’re […]
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Sally’s Kitchen: Home-Cooked Comfort with a Personal Touch
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands Rest Home, food isn’t just fuel—it’s comfort, care, and connection. And leading the way in our kitchen is […]
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Dave Ray: A Legacy of Service and Dedication
/ | Leave a CommentDave Ray, our esteemed Head of Maintenance, embodies a spirit of unwavering dedication both within and beyond his professional role. […]
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Making Data Meaningful with InvictIQ
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the care we provide. That’s why we’ve embraced digital tools that […]
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A Night to Remember: Oaklands Wins Dementia Care Award
/ | Leave a CommentWe’re proud to share that Oaklands Rest Home has been named the winner of the Innovative Products and Services for […]
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Oaklands Finalists in Two Dementia Care Award Categories
| Leave a CommentWe’re excited to announce that Oaklands has been shortlisted as a finalist in two fantastic categories at this year’s Dementia […]
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Oaklands Kitchen Team named finalists in Social Care Stars Awards
/ | Leave a CommentWe’re thrilled to share that our Kitchen Team at Oaklands Rest Home has been named a finalist in the Care […]
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Celebrating Innovation at Oaklands
/ | Leave a CommentWhile we didn’t take home the award at this year’s Care Home Awards for Best Use of Technology and Digital […]
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From Agency to Leadership: Tendai’s Inspiring Journey at Oaklands
/ | Leave a Comment“Sometimes, the most remarkable journeys begin with a temporary step.” When Tendai first arrived at Oaklands as an agency worker, […]
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Supporting Mental Wellbeing – Nicola Becomes a Mental Health First Aider
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands Rest Home, we believe that exceptional care starts with a team that feels supported, valued, and well-equipped to […]
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Cutting-edge AI technology introduced at Oaklands
/ | Leave a CommentAt Oaklands, we always strive to deliver the best possible care for our residents. We understand that many of our […]
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