The Familiar Sights of Everyday Life Brought Inside at Thistle Court
A bus stop, a greengrocer, a flower shop, a bakery, a barber and even a music wall might not be what you expect to find inside a care home, but... Read more
Tiki BBQ Proves a Summer Hit at Thistle Court Care Home
Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran welcomed a fantastic turnout of family members, relatives, friends and children for its annual Tiki-themed summer BBQ. The home was busy throughout the day... Read more
From Cheese Boards to Goal Posts: Thistle Court Builds Excitement Ahead of Open Day
The build-up to this year’s care home open day at Thistle Court turned into a full week of celebration. Bringing together family members, relatives and team members through food, music... Read more
How The Environment Can Change Everyday Moments in Dementia Care
Traditionally, in many care settings, when someone living with a Dementia or on a cognitive journey became distressed, the response often focused on removing the person from the situation, redirecting... Read more
Cwmbran Care Home Welcomes Regular Visits from Therapy Puppy in Training
At Thistle Court Care Home, one very special puppy called Dora the Explorer has become a familiar face to many residents (who the home refers to as family members) living... Read more
Barbara Harris’ 100th birthday celebrated at Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran
Reaching 100 is something fewer than 1 in 4,000 people in the UK will ever do. On Friday 27 March, Barbara reached that milestone and spent the day exactly how... Read more
Cwmbran Care Home Marks Easter with Animal Visits, Music and an Egg Hunt
A day of Easter activities at Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran brought together everyday moments, community connections and a few unexpected visitors, as part of celebrations that will continue... Read more
Cwmbran Care Home Rated ‘Good’ In All Areas Following Latest CIW Inspection
There was a real sense of accomplishment, and more than a few smiles at Thistle Court Care Home, as the team received their latest inspection report from Care Inspectorate Wales... Read more
Choosing Kindness Over Correction in a Cwmbran Care Home
Dementia Care Home in Cwmbran What happens when telling the truth causes distress rather than comfort? In dementia care, this question arises more often than many people realise. People living... Read more
Thistle Court Care Home: Where Colin’s Voice Still Leads
When someone loses words, the world often assumes something essential has been lost with them. Speech is treated as the measure of understanding, expression, even identity. But communication has many... Read more