At Lidder Care, we understand that deciding when someone with dementia should go into a care home is a challenging and emotional process that requires careful consideration of various factors. [...]

In the United Kingdom, the funding of elderly care is a complex and evolving topic, and can be a confusing area of consideration when looking at elderly care. The way elderly care is funded in [...]

In the UK, care homes and nursing homes are both types of residential facilities that provide care and support for individuals who are unable to live independently due to age, illness, or [...]

As our population continues to age, the topic of elderly care becomes increasingly important. At Lidder Care, we understand that making the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a care [...]

Here at Lidder Care, our homes aim to provide balanced, nutritious, and varied meals to cater to the residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the physical [...]

Making the decision to move a loved one into a care home is never an easy one. However, when it becomes evident that specialised care is necessary, it’s essential to find a home that [...]

Living with dementia can present unique challenges and securing appropriate care and support is of great importance for individuals and their families. One common question that arises is whether [...]

Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by a decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, thinking, and reasoning [...]

In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of caring for our elderly population has become paramount. Residential care homes provide a nurturing and supportive environment for [...]

As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to consider their long-term care options. Two popular choices for elderly care are homecare and care homes. While both options have their [...]

At Newgate Lodge Care Home, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents. Our dedicated activities and lifestyle team works tirelessly to provide a diverse range of activities that [...]

Dementia is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. As we age, the risk of developing dementia increases, making it a prevalent concern in many nursing homes. [...]

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging and emotional journey. One of the most difficult aspects of caring for someone with dementia is communicating with them effectively.  If [...]

When looking into nursing homes for your loved ones it can be confusing to hear the different terms and types of care available to you. At Lidder Care we offer Person Centred care at our Newgate [...]

Celebrating this special day at our Nottinghamshire Nursing Homes On Sunday 19th March 2023, here at Lidder Care we invite friends and family to visit and celebrate the day with their loved ones. [...]

Moving into a nursing home can be a challenging time for families and residents alike, but it is important to be aware of the opportunities it also presents. Moving into one of our care homes is [...]

Activities are an essential part of nurturing a healthy care home community, they allow our residents to engage in conversations and activities they may not otherwise get the opportunity to. [...]

Moving into a care home is a big step, and being able to see a familiar face can be a comfort for your loved one. But visiting your loved one in a care home can feel difficult, and knowing how to [...]

Making the final decision to move a loved one into a dementia care home can bedifficult. A person with dementia will need increased levels of care over time as theircondition progresses, and it [...]

There are more residents in care homes than ever before this Christmas, spending what is traditionally a family celebration away from their loved ones. Christmas at Lidder Care is a close-knit, [...]

Finding a care home for a loved one can be an emotional and difficult decision. There are many factors to take into consideration when embarking on this journey. As a relative, you often question [...]

Making the decision to move a loved one into a dementia care home can be tough. A person with dementia will need increased levels of care over time as their condition progresses, and it can be [...]

  Here at Lidder Care we know that finding a day out can be tough when potentially being restricted by mobility issues. Whether it’s to enjoy the local area, to help with your mental [...]

Here at Newgate Lodge, we recognise how important mealtimes are to our residents. The added structure that they give to our residents is irreplaceable. As far as nutrition goes, we are grateful [...]

Day-to-day life in our Mansfield care home, Newgate Lodge, is as comfortable as you could ever imagine. We pride ourselves here at Lidder care on providing a consistently high standard of care [...]

 At Liddercare, we recognise how important it is that our residents are stimulated and have a fulfilling life in our care. Our Newgate Lodge care home in Mansfield encourages an atmosphere of fun [...]

When moving to a care home, it can be easy to worry that your new residence won’t have a homely environment, that it will feel too sterile, or that it will be difficult to settle in.   At Lidder [...]

Nursing care plans are personalised documents for each person receiving nursing care and contain information about their medical conditions and treatments. Here are a few reasons why nursing care [...]

Nursing Care Plans are personalised clinical documents put together for people in nursing care designed to provide direction on the care that they need. Nursing Care Plans are important to ensure [...]

When you’re looking for a care home for you or your loved one it’s important to be aware of the different types of care homes and what level of care they offer as this can make your search for [...]

Residential care and home care each have their own advantages, here are a few reasons why you might want to choose a care home over receiving care in your own home. 24 Hour Residential Care [...]

In the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic there have been complications with sourcing fresh produce for care homes. Though these are now resolved, we are striving to put measures in place to [...]

Nursing homes provide more intensive care than residential homes and are usually for those with physical disabilities, advanced long-term conditions and patients leaving hospital who need [...]

At Newgate Lodge Care Home we have an in-house salon where residents can have their hair done in the comfortable surroundings of our residential care home. We recently renovated the salon to [...]

In October 2016 Lee started as Deputy Manager at Newgate Lodge. As an important member of the team for nearly 5 years, we asked him a few questions to share an insight into part of the [...]

Residential homes offer lower-level care and support with day-to-day life for those who can no longer live independently. We operate a holistic approach to care; find out about the holistic care [...]

Nursing home activities are more than just passing the time.  Read this blog post to learn about the various mental and physical benefits of activities for nursing home residents and how the [...]

Before looking at residential care homes for you or your loved one you need to determine a suitable care home location and research costs. Residential care costs vary depending on the location, [...]

Moving into a residential care home from having your own home is a big change and it can be challenging to adapt. Getting the care and support you need is important, but the uncertainty and [...]

If you have a loved one in residential care, or if you are in residential care yourself, you have probably thought about making holidays and special occasions days to remember. There are no [...]

There is no denying that moving into a care home is a big change, for you and your family. There will be a lot of things to get used to, a new environment to familiarise yourself with and new [...]

With the majority of care home residents being elderly and vulnerable, the past few months of protection against Covid-19 has been a huge challenge. As a result, many of the day-to-day processes [...]

Christmas is such a special time of year and at Lidder Care, we are on hand to make it a meaningful and memorable festive period. For those people who will be experiencing their very first [...]

Ensuring that residents have a nutritious and well balanced diet is a crucial part of providing support in care homes. Essentially, the food and drink that we consume has a direct correlation to [...]

We have had a few changes at Lowmoor Nursing Home recently and would like to share a few updates. Christopher Morrisson has now been appointed as our home manager and strives to make working at [...]

There is nothing easy about choosing a residential care home for a loved one and it’s not a decision that should be taken lightly. Not only do you want to be able to relax knowing that they are [...]

What Are The Different Types Of Care? There is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing a care home. Not only do you need to think about finding a care home that offers a high level of care, [...]

When you have a loved one living in residential care, it’s important to make their birthday special. However, a lot of people assume this to be a more complex task than it is. At Lidder Care, we [...]

Moving from living at home into a care environment can be overwhelming.  Often though it’s in the best interests of a loved one to move into residential care and on doing so their quality of life [...]

Whether you are in need of care yourself or you are seeking care for someone else, there is nothing easy about talking to loved ones about care. It is a topic that many of us try to avoid for as [...]