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Simon Whalley being interviewed on ITV News

Posted 11th August 2020·

Birtley House on ITV News

Last week the government announced news of a new Coronavirus testing kit which will deliver results in 90 minutes. Delivery…

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Posted 21st June 2020·

CQC review of Birtley throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic

How has Birtley House Nursing Home Managed and adapted to the Covid-19 Pandemic? – CQC provided a report on their…

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Social distancing family visiting a resident in Birtley House Nursing Home during covid19 pandemic

Posted 19th June 2020·

Family visits resume

We are absolutely delighted, that visits from family members could resume last week. Still, with social distancing measures in place…

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Three members of staff in uniform with covid1 face mask on during covid19 pandemic

Posted 18th June 2020·

“One of the nicest places I have ever worked”

At the beginning of Covid-19 we knew we would need to recruit extra staff to make sure we could provide…

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Nursing home staff in covid19 pandemic facemasks and ready for duty

Posted 2nd June 2020·

We all test negative for Covid-19!

We are delighted to report that we have been able to secure more than enough tests for all Staff and…

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Staff photo on Nurses day 2020 in Birtley House Nursing Home activities room

Posted 18th May 2020·

National Nurses Day

Each year on May 12th we celebrate our Nurses, past and present. Last year we were able to have an…

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Elderly residents outside with union jack flags and a garden of bunting enjoying a celebration

Posted 18th May 2020·

VE Day Celebrations

National lockdown or not, we were determined to recognise the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 8th…

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Quote from Sir Jeremy Hunt about Birtley

Posted 8th May 2020·

Simon Whalley & Jeremy Hunt MP discuss lockdown effects

Simon Whalley continues his campaign to push for real recognition in the Adult Social Care sector. The key message being…

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Jon Snow channel four news talking to Birtley House Nursing Home about elderly during covid19

Posted 8th April 2020·

Birtley on Channel 4 News

Earlier this week we were interviewed by John Snow, Newsreader on Channel 4 Evening News. Our Chairman Simon Whalley was…

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Posted 8th April 2020·

Keep in touch

As we come through the UK’s third week of isolation, we’re grateful to our staff and their commitment. They care…

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Nursing Home Residents enjoying a meal in front of screen showing sailing down the canal

Posted 8th April 2020·

Lunch down the Amsterdam Canal

Whilst we still can’t quite believe what is going on in the world right now, we are still adapting quickly…

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Resident enjoying the Birtley House Garden in her wheel chair in the start of spring

Posted 31st March 2020·

‘The Good Life’

What a good life this is. Whilst we are on isolation, and have locked down our care home, we are…

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The Birtley House Blog

Stay informed with the latest Birtley news and updates from our care team through our blog.

Birtley House on ITV News

CQC review of Birtley throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic

Family visits resume

“One of the nicest places I have ever worked”

We all test negative for Covid-19!

National Nurses Day

VE Day Celebrations

Simon Whalley & Jeremy Hunt MP discuss lockdown effects

Birtley on Channel 4 News

Keep in touch

Lunch down the Amsterdam Canal

‘The Good Life’

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