dementia care

Outstanding new manager for Butterfly Lodge

Bristol’s loss is Plymouth’s gain in the case of care home manager, Clare Sinclair, recently appointed to the post at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, who brings a Care Quality Commission (CQC) ‘Outstanding’ track record to her new position.

Paul Teasdale, director of Camelot Care which runs Butterfly Lodge, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare as our new manager at Butterfly Lodge,...

Butterfly Lodge, Camelot Care, Plymouth Foodbank

Care home staff and families support Plymouth Foodbank

Staff and families of residents at dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, have been coming together to collect items for Plymouth Foodbank.

Abby Wiseman (pictured right), manager of Butterfly Lodge was inspired to start the collection after seeing local news stories about the difficulties some local parents have been experiencing in feeding their families during...

Small Ponies, Huge Joy

Residents got a lovely surprise when a pair of Shetland ponies popped into their lounge at Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth to ‘neigh’ hello.

The pint-sized miniatures, Peanut and Wizzle, from Dartmoor Carriages , charmed everyone with their gentle nature, happily accepting strokes and cuddles.

For those who couldn’t join the group, the duo made sure no one missed out, happily...

Red nose antics at Butterfly Lodge

Red Nose antics at Butterfly Lodge

The auction of an amazing home-made tower made of chocolate brownies raised an impressive £40 towards Red Nose Day as part of celebrations held at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge .

The auction was part of a fun day of activities organised by the activities team at the specialist care home in St Budeaux, which is run by award-winning dementia care provider Camelot Care ....

Dementia Care Non-Profit Appeals for Home Hosts to Meet Demand in Devon

An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.

Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and...

Residents relish Bugs Life encounters

A recent visit to a local dementia care home by Plymouth-based Bugs Life had residents captivated by the reptiles and animals they were able to meet, handle and feed.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, said: “Our ladies and gents were fascinated with their animal encounters and surprised us with their willingness to handle them – including some they’d...

Amanda Williams, deputy manager Deer Park Nursing Home, Holsworthy

Management team now complete for Deer Park Nursing Home

With the staff recruitment drive for Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home now in full swing ahead of the home’s opening later this year, operators Camelot Care have confirmed its management team is now complete with the appointment of both manager and deputy.

Amanda Williams has been selected as the home’s new deputy manager, joining manager Suzanne Evans whose appointment was announced...

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