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Newsletter
Issue 19 June 2020
STAY HOME
STAY SAFE
Head Office: North Road, Carnforth,
Lancaster LA5 9LX
T: 01524 734433 F: 01524 720050
After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow
N ow, as ever, the
entire Hillcroft
team are working
tirelessly to take care of
our residents.
“Every Thursday we join
the nation in the
#clapforourcarers
campaign and think of
everyone at Hillcroft who
proud of all the staff for
displaying courageous
and genuine care for
those that need us the
most during this
or stressful so we have
created this newsletter to
highlight the positives
that are going on and to
provide you with tips and
Directors, Louise are keeping the residents pandemic. We know they activities to keep your
Mattinson and Gill safe and for the have been missing their mind occupied. It includes
Reynolds, have said: “This marvellous support they families and loved ones recipes, activities,
is only possible through continue to offer during as they are caring for practical tips for staying
the hard work of our these challenging times.” everyone else’s but it is at home, mindfulness and
colleagues and we would The first Clap For Our important to remember how to take care of your
like to thank every Carers applause was a that this is only mental health and well
member of the Hillcroft resounding national temporary and after being.
family for their dedication success and now growing every storm, comes a Remember, this situation
and commitment during each week, has become a rainbow. is temporary and will
these difficult times. We weekly televised event The Coronavirus outbreak pass. Follow the latest
appreciate everything every Thursday at 8PM. means that life is official guidance on social
they do and their selfless The Directors and changing for all of us for a distancing at gov.uk.
work day in, day out. management team across while and these uncertain
Thank you.” the Hillcroft group are so times might feel difficult
Contact us for any enquires: welcome@hillcrofthome.co.uk
www.hillcrofthome.co.uk
Recipe Corner
Here’s a great recipe to try at home
Top Tips
Rich Fruit Scones The Coronavirus outbreak is a big change to daily
Have a go at putting lives for all of us. It may cause you to feel anxious,
together this beautiful stressed, worried, sad, bored, lonely or frustrated.
home-cooked recipe It is important, however, to remember that it’s ok
that our talented to feel this way. Remember, this is a temporary
Executive Chef, Steve situation and for most of us, these difficult feelings
Davis has been will pass. Below are some simple steps you can take
creating. to help improve your mental health and well being.
Ingredients (makes 6) Stay connected with people
225g self-raising flour Maintaining healthy relationships with people we
50g butter or margarine trust is important for us. You could try phone calls,
150ml milk video calls or social media - whether it’s with
25g caster sugar people you normally see often or connecting with
50g currants / sultanas old friends.
1 egg
Talk about your worries
Method It’s normal to feel a bit worried or scared but
1. Preheat oven to fan 200 degrees, remember: it is ok to share your concerns with
conventional 220 degrees, gas 7 and others you trust and doing so might help them too.
grease a baking tray.
2. Rub fat into flour then stir in 25g caster Support and help others
sugar, 50g currants/sultanas and 1 egg, Helping someone else can benefit you as well as
beaten with 100ml milk, reserving a them. Try and be a little more understanding of
little to brush the tops. other people’s worries and concerns at this time.
3. Knead lightly on a floured surface and Try to think of things you can do to help those
roll out to 2.5cm (1 inch) in thickness around you. Remember, it is important to do this in
and cut into 6.5cm (2 ½ inch) rounds. line with official Coronavirus guidance to keep
4. Re-roll the trimmings and cut more everyone safe.
rounds.
5. Arrange on a baking sheet, brush the Look after your body
tops with milk and bake for 10-15 Our physical health has a big impact on how we
minutes or until golden brown. feel. At times like this, it can be easy to fall into
unhealthy patterns, making us feel worse. So, try to
Hints and Tips eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough
● A scone dough should be soft and water and exercise regularly. You can leave your
spongy. Handle very lightly for best house to exercise or spend time outdoors for
results. Scones are best eaten the same recreation. Make sure you keep a safe 2-metre
day they are made. distance from others.
● Allow extra liquid when making
wholemeal scones. Stick to the facts
● If your scones are flat and heavy, you Find a credible source you can trust such as BBC,
may had added too little liquid too GOV.UK or the NHS website. Fact-check information
slowly, or over handled the dough you get from newsfeeds, social media or other
during kneading. Add the liquid all at people. Lots of information can be overwhelming so
once and handle very lightly while limit the time you spend reading or listening to the
mixing and rolling out. Scones should news.
always be made and cooked as quickly
as possible.
Issue 19, June 2020
Mindfulness
As the number of COVID-19 cases grow across the globe, stress and anxiety has risen,
so we have included a couple of activities to keep you occupied. Enjoy!
THANK YOU
Over the last seven weeks we’ve received so much support and praise from everybody, from
messages on social media to gifts and donations. Thank you to you all. Thank you to relatives and
friends who have sent us cards, treats and flowers to staff and residents across the group, they
have put a smile on everyone’s faces and brightened up their days. Thank you to Ripley St Thomas
Academy and Bay Leadership Academy for sending us visors you made in preparation for us to
fight against COVID-19. Thank you to Care Home Life for the individual lunch boxes you put
together for every single member of staff, Gizmos for sending in Pizzas, Marks and Spencers and
Costa at Moto Services for the Easter treats and snacks, the University of Cumbria for making and
sending us wash bags, head bands and hats, Anya Rose from the Cardiff Royal Welsh
conservatoire for entertaining our residents and all the local children for their handmade cards
and good wishes. We would also like to thank Lancashire County Council for their continuous
advice, practical support (including delivery of PPE) and financial assistance.
Contact us for any enquires: welcome@hillcrofthome.co.uk www.hillcrofthome.co.uk
THANK YOU #STAYSAFE
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