When you find the right care home, you know. The worry lifts and what felt impossible becomes clear. This is life at Berkley.
Our award-winning homes have been listed multiple times as a top 20 care home by carehome.co.uk, as well as being winners and finalists in the Care Awards 2020. Why? We focus on what makes life worth living. Morning tea on the terrace. Laughter over cocktails. Residents tending gardens they planted themselves. This is what outstanding care looks like.
Kevin, son of resident
Families tell us their loved ones are happier at Berkley. More social, more themselves than they’ve been in years. We provide the care and environment that helps people live well.
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Nine residents, the people who support them and the friendships they form. The story of a new photographic portrait exhibition that shows what a career in care really offers.
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At Berkley, care comes from the heart. It is why we love our teams.
Behind every day there is someone making it happen. The coordinator who arranged the music night and the visiting animals. The driver who took a carful out for the afternoon. The chef laying up the private dining room for a family who fancied Sunday lunch together. The team who made the grandchildren feel at home the moment they arrived.
But the things that matter most are not always the ones mum or dad mention on the phone. It is the smaller moments. A hand held through a long chat. A smile and a check-in every time someone passes. A hug on the way to bed.
That is what putting the heart into care really means.
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There is a name for what happens in our art classes.
Psychologists call it `flow`. That state where you become so absorbed in something that the clock stops mattering and the morning simply disappears.
You do not need to have painted before to feel it. Some of our residents have not picked up a brush since school. It makes no difference. Flow does not care how good you are; it simply asks that you give yourself over to it.
We always make space for this state, because blissfully losing an hour to something you love is one of the finest things life has to offer.
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September is World Alzheimer`s Month, and the 21st is World Alzheimer`s Day.
Of course, we think about dementia every day of the year. The heart of our approach is simple. We care for the person before the condition.
Dementia changes a great deal, but it does not change who someone is to the people who love them.
We make sure that never changes here either.
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When did you last hear about the amazing side of care work?
We asked 250 UK care professionals about the job. 83% would recommend it as a career. 72% have formed a friendship with a resident they believe will last for life.
And the greatest satisfaction? Helping people keep their independence and dignity.
That is the story told in Portraits of Care, our new photographic series with Different Gravy Studio CIC. Nine pairs of residents and the team members who support them, photographed across our homes.
The exhibition will tour our Berkley homes and everyone is invited. 🖼️
To see current vacancies, visit the careers page on our website.
To register your interest, comment below and we`ll get back to you with dates and details of the exhibitions.
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What does care look like when you stop describing it and photograph it?
We launched Portraits of Care this week with Different Gravy Studio CIC. Nine residents and the team members who support them, photographed together. Carers, chefs, events and hospitality team members from across our homes.
Our commissioned study of 250 UK care workers found 72% have formed a friendship with a resident they believe will stay with them for life. The portraits show exactly that.
The exhibition is touring our homes around the country. We would LOVE to see you there.
Register your interest by commenting below and we`ll get back to you with dates and details of the exhibitions.
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Before someone moves in, we ask their family to tell us about them.
Not their medical history. We mean the real things. The job they were proud of. The music that fills the kitchen on a Sunday. How they take their tea. The name nobody outside the family knows them by. The story they will tell you twice, and you will happily hear twice.
It matters even more when someone is living with dementia. When the details get harder for them to hold onto, we hold onto them for you. The team learns them, uses them, brings them into the day.
September is World Alzheimer`s Month. For us, knowing the whole person is not a campaign. It is how we care, every single day.
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Visit the homes you're considering and trust your instincts about whether it feels welcoming. Look for places where residents seem comfortable and staff have time to chat. Each of our 12 homes has its own character. Book a tour to see which one feels right for your family.
Yes, we do our utmost to cater for couples. Depending on the specific home, you may be able to share a room or have separate rooms if preferred. Our staff coordinate care plans for both partners and offer activities designed for couples.
Care funding can be complex, involving personal savings, property, pensions and potential council support. We help families understand the options available. Read our complete guide to care funding for detailed information about costs and financial assistance.
