Along with much of the rest of the country, Beddell House Care Home also marked the date with celebrations, coronation activities and live entertainment.

In the lead up to the big day, residents made decorations and cakes, participated in quizzes and activities and reminisced fondly on the last Coronation of Queen Elizabeth the second in 1953 and wrote down their childhood memories,

R Dawson who was just 15 years old on the Queen’s Coronation Day recalled, “I went to my Aunt’s pub in Ludworth. She had a new cabinet TV. It was raining heavily, and I sat at the front of the TV all day. I thought it was wonderful and the Queen looked splendid in her crown. It was a special day with family.”

Another resident, N Bowden who was 14 at the time said, “We had tables down the street with cakes on and we had union jack flags. About 12pm it started to rain! There was only two people in the street with TV’s so both houses were full!”

The day before the Kings Coronation, residents were treated to a live performance in the Orangery by Sweetheart Kay from ‘Wor Vera.’ She sang a selection of classic hits for our residents to sing-along to.

On the day of the Coronation, residents sat in the Cinema Room and Lounge to watch the King and Queen consort travel to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to be officially crowned King and Queen in a spectacular service.

Tanya Porthouse, Manager of Beddell House said: “We had great fun planning for the Coronation and it was fantastic to see the smiles on everyone’s faces when we came together to celebrate such a joyous occasion. We are always looking for new ways to enrich our residents’ lives. Celebrating a milestone moment, such as the Coronation, is the perfect opportunity to create a sense of continuity and belonging for our residents.”

Social Housing

6 Ferens House – £830pcm

A self-contained luxury apartment, with a shower room, open plan living area and kitchen with electric cooker and hob.

Access to the property is gained via a secure intercom system from the main entrance which provides access into the communal hall and three ground floor flats with stairs rising to the first floor landing with individual doors to the three separate first floor apartments.

Communal areas are cleaned by the housekeeping team on a weekly basis.

Other services are available at an additional cost. For example, lunch time meals domestic support are available on request.

There is off street parking available around the complex and access to the surrounding gardens.

Sheltered Housing

Thornley House – £830 pcm

We have 4 self-contained luxury apartments available. All apartments have a shower room, open plan living area and kitchen with electric cooker and hob.

A communal area is at the heart of the Thornley House with dining facilities, tv and comfortable seating and access to a pretty external courtyard.

Communal areas are cleaned by the housekeeping team on a weekly basis.

Other services such as lunch time meals and cleaning services are available on request at an additional cost.

The apartments are accessible via a secure door with video intercom system, which leads into a communal hallway.

There is off street parking available around the complex and immediate access to the gardens in the main courtyard.

Please get in touch for more information.

Contact Jo Marsden, Housing and Estates Co-Ordinator –  [email protected] or telephone: 0191 3722551

We are delighted to announce after a recent inspection of Beddell House by our regulator CQC, we have been rated as a ‘Good’ provider in all categories for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

During the inspection which commenced on 23rd November 2022, CQC spoke with 5 people and 5 relatives about their experience of the care provided. They reviewed a range of records including 3 people’s care records and 4 medicine administration records, with accompanying documentation. They spoke with 9 members of staff, including the Registered Manager, Nominated Individual, Care, Kitchen and Domestic staff.

CQC’s summary of the inspection

Beddell House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 60 older people and people living with a dementia. People are supported in one adapted building. At the time of inspection there were 55 people using the service.

People’s experience of using this service and what CQC found

People were happy at the service and said they received kind and effective support. Relatives praised staff for treating people with dignity and compassion.

Medicines were managed safely. Risks to people were assessed and managed. Staffing levels were monitored, and new staff were safely recruited. People were safeguarded from abuse. Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) systems were in place.

Staff were supported with regular training, supervision and appraisal. The premises had been effectively adapted for people’s use. People received effective support with eating and drinking. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests. The policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

People received personalised support based on their assessed needs and choices. A range of activities were made available to help people with social engagement. The provider had an effective complaints process in place.

A wide range of audits was carried out to monitor and improve standards at the service. Feedback was sought and acted on. Staff worked in effective partnership with external professionals to help people achieve their outcomes.

Some of the residents comments to CQC about Beddell House and the staff included:

“I can honestly say that it is a lovely place. This is a lovely, lovely place to be. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. The staff are lovely, and the staff are very kind. They are very kind when giving support, I can’t fault them”

“I am very happy, I don’t want to move!”

“I get on very well with the staff, and I treat them as individuals and they treat me the same.”

“I don’t miss being on my own. I now have new memories and I am not on my own. I love the company.”

“The registered manager is lovely. We see her everyday and I know that she would sort anything out.”

Read the full report from CQC here

We have created another jam packed festive calendar this year for our residents to enjoy on the Countdown to Christmas!

Thursday 1st December Christmas Decorations, Mince Pies from 10am
Friday 2nd December Christmas Quiz 2pm in the Orangery
Saturday 3rd December `Make A Wish’ activity 2pm in the Orangery
Sunday 4th December Christmas Film afternoon 2pm in the Cinema Room
Monday 5th December Christmas Cards 2pm in the Orangery
Tuesday 6th December Games afternoon 2pm in the Orangery
Wednesday 7th December Rev Tinkler Christmas Carols 2pm in the Orangery
Thursday 8th December Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 9th December Bingo with Pam 2pm in the Orangery
Saturday 10th December Winter Walks (weather permitting) from 10am
Sunday 11th December Christmas Film 2pm in the Cinema Room
Monday 12th December Quiz 2pm in the Orangery
Tuesday 13th December Pet Therapy
Wednesday 14th December Christmas Calendar Making 2pm in the Orangery
Thursday 15th December Oomph` Fitness Session 2.30am in the Cinema Room
Friday 16th December Christmas Film 2pm in the Cinema Room
Saturday 17th December Christmas Fair 2pm
Sunday 18th December World Cup Final in the Cinema Room
Monday 19th December Christmas Party 12pm in the Dining Room
Tuesday 20th December Christmas Nails with Sammy from 10am in the Salon
Wednesday 21st December Christmas Biscuit Decorating in the Orangery
Thursday 22nd December Christmas Reminisce 1.30 in the Lounge
Friday 23rd December Christmas PJs, Hot Chocolate & Film 6.30pm in the Cinema Room
Saturday 24th December Salvation Army Band 7pm in the Dining Room & Orangery
Sunday 25th December Christmas Lunch

Take a look at what we got up to on the Countdown to Christmas in 2021:

As part of the celebrations for the Queens Platinum Jubilee in April we took part in ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’.

‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’ was a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. However, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll on 8th September 2022,  His Majesty The King,  extended The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.

Sherburn House Charity is proud to be part of helping to create a living legacy with over a million other trees planted in Her Majesty’s name across the nation during the first planting season, October 2021 to March 2022. The extension of the QGC initiative will build on this legacy and serve as a lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s extraordinary service to her country and her people.

The interactive map created by The Queen’s Green Canopy can be accessed here. You will be able to find a pin located near Sherburn House, Durham which shows The Himalayan Birch tree we planted in the grounds. This tree was specifically chosen to blend in with the stunning surroundings and planted on the lawn, central to all accommodation on site for everyone to enjoy.

We have also ordered an official plaque to display in front of the tree from The Royal British Legion Industries.