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The 16th of May saw the beginning of this year’s Dementia Action Week, an annual awareness campaign run by the Alzheimers Society and in association with other organisations. […]

Ridgeway Rise Care Home has always been a social hub and an integral part of the Blunsdon St Andrew community in Swindon. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ridgeway […]

We recently had a fantastic week of Easter celebrations, ranging from arts & crafts to games, and of course lots of chocolate and treats. During the week, the […]

The care options available at a care home can differ. Some care homes are exclusively Residential Homes, while others offer a wide range of care services. So, what […]

The residents and team at Ridgeway Rise had a day filled with love (and chocolate) this Valentine’s Day. The celebrations started with a competition for the team members. […]

The past 18 months has put more focus than ever on the brilliant staff working at care and residential homes across the UK. But have you ever wondered […]

Last month saw the care industry celebrate ‘Glad to Care week’ as the care industry celebrated the efforts of their resilient care workers following what has been an […]

We are very proud to announce that Andreea Birligea is this year’s finalist at the Great British Care Awards in End of Life Care category. Andreea is the […]

The last year have undoubtedly been very challenging and distressing for care homes. Teams responsible for wellbeing of residents and their families have optimised their efforts to provide […]

LOVED ones have visited their elderly relatives indoors for the first time since the pandemic started. Ridgeway Rise Care Home allowed parents and children to reunite safely inside […]

LOVED ones reunited with a hug when they visited an elderly relative in a Swindon care home. Relaxed lockdown restrictions allowed Harriett Peters to have a long-overdue cuddle with her […]

CARE homes around the town are carrying out the first coronavirus vaccinations for their elderly residents. Since the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines passed their clinical tests, staff have been busy […]

Swindon’s Ridgeway Rise senior care home has managed to stay COVID-19 free throughout the pandemics entirety, even providing face-to-face visits between families and residents under the current second […]

In October 2020 Ridgeway Rise resident took part in Virtual Senior Games organised by Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Sports Forum. Residents competed in 4 disciplines: Tin Alley, […]

The only constant in our lives is changing but if you live with someone or know someone living with dementia, this truth can be a little more difficult […]

Is your loved one struggling to live alone even with the help of family members, friends, relatives or carers? After your loved one has experienced a fall, did […]

Taking care of a loved one can be fulfilling but it can also be challenging at times. The daily grind of caring for and helping your loved one […]

A care home is a specialised home from home, care service offering residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for your loved ones, when the time comes that they […]

Thirteen weeks ago, Ridgeway Rise care home made a decision to reduce all non-essential visits due to the risk brought in by COVID-19. Relatives were able to keep […]

Coronavirus and COVID-19 are words we’re unable to get away from recently, and they bring along with them the feeling of panic, uncertainty, and sadness. To ensure the […]

Ridgeway Rise care home has celebrated the great success after being rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Care Quality Commission The North Swindon care home which was rated […]

Ridgeway Rise Care Home prepared an exciting surprise for their residents – a trip on a double decker bus provided by Stagecoach Swindon. The residents were given daily […]

If you are 65 or over, we would love to invite you to join us for a fabulous afternoon with refreshments and the opportunity to meet new friends. […]

The Christmas countdown is well and truly on and to celebrate, we are hosting our very own Christmas Market, here at Ridgeway Rise Care Home on Saturday 7th […]