Her first job at 14 years old was gruelling 12-hour shifts at Tates Timber Yard. Kate Latus, who is now a resident residing at our Cottingham Manor Care Home, was independent up until she turned 99 years old and worked tirelessly her whole life, juggling up to three jobs at a time and even volunteering for charity…
Last week saw the grand reopening of our newly refurbished Haven (Dementia Care) at our Westfield Park Care Home in Goole. The Haven was officially announced reopened by our longest serving resident Kate, who has lived with us at Westfield Park for 13 years! The afternoon of celebrations began with Fizz, balloons, live music, a…
A fun-filled and festive event which saw staff dress up as the likes of Dolly Parton, Kenny Rodgers, Cliff Richard, Elvis and The Village People was held at our Tranby Park care home in Hessle for residents to enjoy. On Friday afternoon, residents at the Tranby Park Care Home, Heads Lane, were treated to the ‘Stars…
The Yorkare Homes community continues to go from strength to strength. Through our continued work and support with local schools, groups, foundations, charities, churches and local club sponsorships our Yorkare community continues to grow! This year our group of care homes, residents and employees have been involved with some wonderful local projects – we cannot wait for…
The BIG Christmas Light Switch on with Viking FM A huge thanks to the Viking FM breakfast show hosts Alex & Nicola for coming to our Magdalen Park Care Home in Hedon/Hull and for turning on all the Care Homes Christmas Lights this year. An amazing day for the Care Home, Residents & our Care…
We are so excited to be part of the infamous Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival again this year! Residents from across our 11 care homes have all contributed to the tree with their hand crafted special tree decorations #togetherwecan The Minster will be lined with over 150+ trees this year, all decorated by the local communities,…
Meet Valerie, our resident from our Beverley Parklands Care Home (Beverley)Valerie wrote a book that she could read to her Children and Grandchildren named ‘Ellis The Dragon’ a very special story close to her heart.The book had been handwritten and kept in a little folder for many years. As part of our ‘Together We Can’…
Jill who is a resident at our Louth Manor Care Home wanted to tell her story for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2023). “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I wasn’t surprised as it ran in my family, but it did not stop me from being terrified. I had a pain in my breast, and…
Pre-17 driving school makes wish come true for Don, thanks to ‘Together We Can’ programme at Yorkare Homes, Beverley Parklands Care Home He’ll turn 100 next year, but that doesn’t stop Don Mitchell dreaming of getting back behind the wheel. Don, a resident of Beverley Parklands Care home, was heartbroken to give up his licence…
“Can I go on a speedboat?” asks Kaye. We reply “Together we can make it happen at Yorkare Homes” Chosen as part of our ”Together We Can” company-wide initiative for 2023, together we took our thrill seeker resident Kaye to Bridlington to make her wish come true! She rode along on the crest of a…
