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It’s all in the care Personalised care is built on the individual life stories of our residents at The Cambridgeshire Care Home C hoosing a care home is a deeply human decision, rarely made on practical considerations childhood, teenage years and adult lives. It’s humbling, thought-provoking and a real honour to be trusted with those stories,” says head of wellbeing, Tom Collen. When individuals feel known and
alone. It involves trust, emotion and the reassurance that your loved one will be seen, understood, respected and treated with dignity. At The Cambridgeshire Care Home, care begins with a true understanding of each resident. This allows us to support physical and emotional wellbeing with intention and respect, shaping every stage of life in the home, from first introductions to everyday moments of care. Appreciating the life behind the care Moving into care can bring uncertainty. Familiar routines shift, surroundings change and independence can feel fragile. That is why understanding each resident’s life story is fundamental to how we care. We learn this through ‘My Life Story’, a documented approach that helps us see the whole person, their experiences, values, interests and memories. It ensures care is never generic, shaping how individuals are welcomed, activities are designed and meaningful relationships are naturally formed between individuals and staff. “There’s something incredibly powerful about seeing someone light up as they share stories from their life – their
Care for the whole family Whether someone joins us for residential living, short-term respite or more specialist dementia care, our approach remains the same – care shaped around the individual, guided by choice and delivered with respect. We recognise that care extends beyond the individual, offering families reassurance, openness and support. If you would like to learn more about life at The Cambridgeshire Care Home, our team would be pleased to speak with you. ONE OF A KIND The Cambridgeshire Care Home learns about residents through an approach that takes the whole person into consideration
understood, they settle more naturally. Confidence grows. Identity is preserved. A gentle, unhurried transition Settling into care should never feel rushed. Before moving in, families and their loved ones are invited to spend time with us, sharing a lunch prepared by our award- winning chefs, joining activities with our in-house wellbeing team or enjoying tea and conversation with staff and residents. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with furniture, photographs and treasured belongings, creating a space that feels recognisable, reassuring and entirely their own. Choice in everyday life Choice remains central to everyday life. Our weekly activity programme is shared with families to support meaningful conversations and ongoing involvement. Individuals are able to choose how they spend their time, guided by their interests and abilities. Independence is respected, confidence is encouraged and purpose remains.
To find out more, please email enquiries@ cambridgeshirecarehome.co.uk, call 0808 223 5550 or visit The Cambridgeshire Care Home at 176-178 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JU
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