A female care home resident with neon glasses on top of her head with an inflatable photo frame at the 'Back to the 80s' day

Thistle Court Care Home Travels Back to the 80s

Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran recently went back in time with their residents (who are fondly referred to as ‘family members’) with an 80s themed afternoon. Music and props... Read more

apple scent wall in the hallway at Thistle Court with an tree and foliage painted on the wall and plastic red and green removable apples

Cwmbran Care Home uses Scents to help with Dementia Care

When you walk down one of Thistle Court’s hallways you get a pleasant aroma of baked bread, fresh apples and fresh flowers, scents you wouldn’t expect in a care home. ... Read more

a family member enjoying Toe Tappers

Thistle Court Care Home holds toe-tapping music activity

Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran held a session with Ranntastic Toe Tappers this week for its residents (who are fondly called ‘family members’). The activities included using music and... Read more

an older woman is being hugged by a woman in a christmas jumper while stood next to piles of christmas bags

Thistle Court Care Home and Dunelm Cwmbran team up to deliver joy to family members

Dunelm has partnered with Thistle Court Care Home this year for their festive initiative ‘Delivering Joy’. Christmas is a time that can feel lonely for some, and Thistle Court Care... Read more

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A Little Bit of Magic Gifted to Two South Wales Care Homes

The Gwent Regional Partnership Board recently signed up for The Happiness Programme and paid for 100 Magic Tables to be sent to care homes across Wales. The programme offers the... Read more

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Reflecting on LGBT+ History Month: Creating Inclusive Spaces

2022 marks half a century since the first Pride march in 1972 that took place in London. In the time that has passed since, activists have protested their rights to... Read more

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Breaking the Bias with Sheila Johnson

International Women's Day is a day to celebrate Breaking the Bias; the exceptional strengths and endurance of women throughout years of gender inequality, and their remarkable achievements despite what they... Read more

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The Importance of Mentoring with Helen Barr

Throughout January, we have been exploring how mentorship holds the power to shape us into the people we become in both our personal and professional lives. This led us into... Read more

Rachel & the Thistle Court Creatives

Thistle Court's Artist Rachel Davies has been a member of the team at Thistle Court for over 15 years. While some may consider that to make her ‘part of the... Read more

Joyce Hague: Our Nurse of Principle

Our Nurse of Principle If the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted one thing, it is the significant need we have as a society for nursing professionals. Thistle Court Care Home in... Read more