North Devon Care Home unite to send birthday cards after BBC story sparks heartfelt response

A story shared by the BBC this week struck a chord with the team at Heanton Nursing Home, a home in North Devon that supports people with complex needs, prompting... Read more

The Grief That Starts Before Goodbye

Grief is not a single moment. It isn’t just the final breath, the last phone call, or the quiet closing of a door.  Grief can begin long before goodbye, long before... Read more

How Music Brings Connection to a Complex Care Home

At Heanton Nursing Home in Braunton, music isn’t just background noise, it’s a source of comfort and connection. For people living with a Dementia, the right song can create a... Read more

Lighting Up the Sky and the Community at a North Devon Nursing Home

By the time the first firework burst above the trees at Heanton Nursing Home, the grounds were filled with families, children in bright coats and people arriving with umbrellas. There... Read more

Complex Care Home Barnstaple Devon

Barnstaple Care Home Fundraiser: Classic Cars & BBQ

Funds Raised in a complex care home in North Devon On Sunday 21st September, the peaceful village of Heanton Punchardon was filled with the rumble of engines and the smell... Read more

Complex Care Home Barnstaple Devon

Where Barbara’s Story Continues – Complexities of Dementia

A Complex Care Home in Devon Where Stories Matter When someone lives with a Dementia; lives with an altered sense of reality, the challenge isn’t just clinical - it’s human.... Read more

Complex Care Home Barnstaple Devon

North Devon Complex Care Home Welcomes Families for a Summer BBQ

BBQ Celebrations at a Complex Care Home in Devon Heanton Nursing Home brought a feel-good summer event for its residents (fondly referred to as family members) and their relatives with... Read more

Complex Care Home Barnstaple Devon

Life on the Water: Dirk Kennedys Identity in a Complex Care Home in Devon

  A Complex Care Home in Devon, Where Identity Matters At Heanton Nursing Home, they believe that every person carries a story worth telling. One that continues well beyond age... Read more

Complex Care Home Barnstaple Devon

Military Day Trips for Complex Care Residents in Barnstaple, Devon

  A Complex Care Home in Devon, Where Military Day Out Experiences Matter Residents (fondly referred to as family members) at Heanton Nursing Home recently enjoyed a day out in... Read more