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As the year comes to a close, we are taking time to reflect on a meaningful 2025 at Willowbrook Homecare, a year defined by celebration, learning, community spirit, shared joy, and a continued commitment to person-centred care. This roundup brings together highlights from our website and social media channels, capturing some of the moments that […]
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Last week, the ladies and gentlemen at Jubilee Gardens in Leyland came together to celebrate their first Christmas party in their new home, enjoying a truly wonderful festive occasion. It was heartwarming to see everyone meeting one another, chatting, and laughing as they gathered with family and friends to pull crackers, play games and enjoy […]
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We are excited to announce the success of our Christmas Market, held on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, where we raised an impressive £500 for the Union Road Community Church Food Bank (Oswaldtwistle). The event brought neighbours, friends, families and colleagues together for a festive few hours filled with kindness, conversation and community spirit. We are […]
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The festive season is well and truly underway, and our recent Elf Day at Albion Mill in Blackburn brought joy, colour and plenty of Christmas cheer to everyone involved. Our Willowbrook Extra Care Team joined the wonderful individuals who live at Albion Mill for a day filled with a cosy festive atmosphere, cheerful elf outfits […]
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Today, Willowbrook Homecare bid a fond farewell to Kayleigh, our Audit and Compliance Officer, who is moving on to exciting new opportunities. Kayleigh first joined Willowbrook Homecare temporarily but quickly became a valued permanent member of our Hyndburn office team on 6th December 2021. Since then, Kayleigh has played a crucial role in supporting our commitment […]
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This week, Julie, a valued member of our Lytham Homecare Support Team, enjoyed a wonderful day out supporting one of our lovely ladies, also called Julie, on a trip to Knott End! The day trip was planned after they discussed the famous Lowry statue near the Knott End ferry slipway. When the opportunity arose, they […]
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Recently, at Hare Hill in Littleborough, our wonderful residents and dedicated Extra Care Team came together for an afternoon of bingo, laughter, and light-hearted competition! The room was filled with smiles and cheerful chatter as everyone enjoyed several friendly games. Excitement grew with each number called and each prize won. However, the event was not […]
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What a spooktacular time everyone had celebrating Halloween at Albion Mill this year! Residents, our Extra Care team, and visiting friends and family all joined in the fun, with witches, ghouls, Harry Potter, and even E.T. making a special appearance! The day was filled with laughter, delicious treats, and plenty of creative costumes. It was […]
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What a fantastic time we’ve had recently with not one but two amazing events for the people we support and care for, our Willowbrook Extra Care team, and their family and friends at Hare Hill, Littleborough! Halloween Party: A frightfully fun evening filled with music, delicious food, games, laughter, and plenty of spooky smiles! Everyone […]
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There were plenty of smiles (and a few friendly frights) at Riverside Heights in Darwen this week, as our Willowbrook Extra Care team and the people we support and care for enjoyed a spookily good Halloween celebration! The event was filled with laughter, music, and delicious food, including a potato pie and pea supper that […]
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After seven dedicated years at Riverside Heights, we are both proud and a little emotional to share that Olwen Tarkhan, who has been with us since we first opened our doors in 2018, has officially retired. Olwen has been a valued member of the Willowbrook Extra Care team, bringing warmth, compassion, and professionalism to everything […]
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On the 16th October, our Registered Manager, Mary Noone and Alison Flegg, Area Coordinator, attended a Job Fair in Burnley, where they had the opportunity to meet and chat with many potential new employees interested in a rewarding career in homecare. As Willowbrook Homecare continues to expand into the Burnley area, we’re looking for passionate, […]
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This week, Hare Hill in Littleborough was alive with laughter, music, and joy as we hosted a fantastic themed party for the people we support, their families and friends, and our incredible Extra Care team. The theme? Music Through the Decades, and what a celebration it was! From the rock & roll vibes of the 1950s […]
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Last week at Hare Hill in Littleborough, the atmosphere was filled with energy, laughter, and music as the people we support enjoyed another fantastic Zumba session with Mark. Led by the enthusiastic Zumba instructor Mark, the class brought everyone together through rhythm, movement, and pure joy. These sessions are not just about staying active; they […]
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This week, we celebrated a very special milestone birthday for our Managing Director, Elaine Brady. Elaine leads Willowbrook Homecare with vision, values, heart and purpose, inspiring our teams every day to deliver the highest standard of care to the people we support. Her leadership, kindness and unwavering commitment have shaped Willowbrook into the values-led service […]
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On 20th July, we were delighted to celebrate the 60th birthday of the brilliant Anne Silcox, our dedicated Care Plan Lead and Trainer. Anne is a cherished member of the Willowbrook family, known for her compassion, professionalism, and the positive impact she makes every single day, both supporting our care teams and enhancing the lives […]
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We’re delighted to celebrate a very special birthday with one of our own – Mel Harkness, Team Leader at Primrose Gardens in Chorley, who recently turned 50! Mel has been a valued and much-loved member of the Willowbrook team, known for her dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting both her colleagues and the people we […]
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This week, we hosted a wonderful afternoon at Riverside Heights in Darwen to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This significant occasion continues to hold deep meaning for many people. Our celebration brought together music, laughter and heartfelt reflections, creating a joyful atmosphere. The incredibly talented Kimberley-Jayne provided outstanding entertainment, taking us on a nostalgic […]
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On Thursday (8th May), Hare Hill in Littleborough proudly hosted a very special event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. It was a heartfelt and joyful gathering, bringing together the people we support, their families, friends, our care team, and members of the local community […]
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At Willowbrook Homecare, we believe in making every moment special, and our Easter Party at Hare Hill in Littleborough was no exception! Julie Hatherley, Registered Manager at Hare Hill, and our Extra Care team helped organise a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing and smiles. The people we support, and their friends and family experienced a […]
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There’s an exciting buzz in the air this week at Riverside Heights in Darwen as the residents we support and care for prepare to enjoy one of the most anticipated events of the sporting calendar – the Grand National! In the days leading up to the big event, everyone’s been getting involved in the fun. […]
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On Saturday, 8th March 2025, our Lytham team, Mary, Kathryn, Helen, and friends of Willowbrook Homecare—will take on the Firewalk Challenge at Poolfoot Farm in Fleetwood, all in support of the life-changing work of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’ Hospice. The Hospices provide specialist palliative care to adults and children across the Fylde Coast, […]
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The holiday season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to invite you to a series of festive events across our services. From Elf Days to Christmas Fairs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we spread holiday cheer, support our community, and make lasting memories. Here’s what we have planned 🧝♀️ […]
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Our Willowbrook Extra Care team hosted a hauntingly successful Halloween celebration at Hare Hill in Littleborough on the 31st of October, bringing together residents, families, and friends for an evening filled with eerie fun. The communal areas were transformed with cobwebs, skeletons, and festive decorations, creating the perfect setting for a truly immersive Halloween experience. […]
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On October 18th, Willowbrook Homecare (Hyndburn) hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Afternoon at the Oswaldtwistle Head Office. Employees, friends, and members of our local community joined together for an afternoon filled with laughter, delicious cakes, and a wonderful sense of community spirit. The event truly showcased the power of uniting for a common cause. […]
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Our Willowbrook Extra Care team at Riverside Heights, Darwen, recently traded in their work attire for Elf costumes, all for a worthy cause in supporting the Alzheimers Society! It was a magical afternoon filled with joy, laughter and some Christmas gift shopping, complete with a performance by the Walk this Way Choir, who were festively […]
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Our Willowbrook Extra Care Team had such a festive time at the Albion Mill Christmas Market & Elf Day, and we would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended the event and helped make it a magical community gathering. We are thrilled to announce that we raised an impressive £313 for the […]
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Willowbrook Homecare (Extra Care Services) is delighted to share a heart-warming event held this week at Albion Mill: The annual Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, organised by our dedicated Concierge team. In the spirit of community and giving and for such a worthy charity, we joined forces with the Blackburn with Darwen Concierge team […]
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On Saturday, May 6th at Albion Mill, we gathered to watch The Coronation Service of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We thought the procession to Westminster Abbey, the detail in the order of service, and the splendour of the music were all just wonderful to witness, especially when the Westminister Choir sang […]
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What an Elf-Tastic Day On the 2nd December 2022, people across the UK dressed up as elves to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society – At Albion Mill and Riverside Heights we hosted our own fun Elf Days and raised the fantastic total amount of £ 525.95. Thank you to everyone who supported […]
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Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser on Friday 25th November in aid of Union Road Community Church Foodbank – Your continued support is appreciated. In total, we raised over £300. All the fabulous prizes were kindly donated by local Oswaldtwistle businesses, colleagues and friends of Willowbrook Homecare – Your kindness, generosity and continued […]
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On Friday 25th of November, between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm, we will be holding a fundraising event at our Willowbrook Homecare Head Office raising money in aid of our local foodbank – Union Road Community Church, Oswaldtwistle. There will be refreshments, a raffle and a tombola, with some great prizes available to be won […]
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Willowbrook Homecare attended the Great British Care Awards in Manchester on Saturday (12th November) to celebrate alongside the best-of-the-best in frontline care and support. Willowbrook was immensely proud to have four finalists nominated for regional care awards in the following categories. Anne Silcox -The Care Assessor Award Lynsey Powell – The Registered Managers Award Vicky […]
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Drum roll… The amount raised at our three Coffee Morning events held came to a fantastic total of £641.18. A massive THANK YOU to everyone involved in making the events an enormous success and helping Willowbrook Homecare raise awareness and vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Your hard work is appreciated. You can view all […]
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