Hucknall care home going the extra mile to take care of its residents during the coronavirus lockdown

The company, which runs Hazelgrove on Farleys Lane and Buddleia House on Croft Avenue, has taken it upon itself to engage in higher and more frequent cleaning measures. It is also helping residents to wash their hands, aiding staff by having freshly laundered uniform on arrival to the homes and providing more protection equipment.

It has also spent a lot of time and investment installing state of the art air purifiers into all communal areas. These air purifiers strip unwanted bacteria and viruses from the air. Larger mobile versions have also been purchased to be used in bedrooms every day.

Like other care homes, Milford Care homes remain closed to all visitors so the homes have bought and set up iPads, laptops and tablets. These technologies are keeping smiles being shared between residents and their families.

The homes have also organised pen pal schemes in a bid to share experiences with the younger generations. Schools in particular have taken to the scheme and have been kind enough to send in drawn and painted pictures.

Hazelgrove has also created a Togetherness tree, which displays pictures, quotes and messages from residents and their families.

Pierre Falleth, director of Milford Care, said: “The health and well-being of our residents means everything to us. It’s a tough time for the whole country and we couldn’t be prouder of our staff and how they’ve stepped up during the crisis. Our positive outlook during this tough time has been unparalleled.”

Milford said its care team are continuing to follow the advice from Public Health England and are also carefully implementing additional measures to protect residents, staff and visiting professionals.

A spokesman said social wellbeing, having purpose and enabling a level of independence is crucial to the running of the homes, shown within their “Montessori methodology”.

To encourage social interaction, the spokesman said the group have instilled more sense of community within each of their homes.

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