HC-One’s
Lauren Court care home in Blacon, Chester, which provides residential care, has been busy transforming the garden area of their care home in a bid to win this year’s HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition.
The HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition is an annual event where HC-One care homes across the UK enter in the hope of winning in their respective regions. Five regional winners were announced across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as an overall winner being selected to receive a grand prize.
Entries submitted showed homes’ creativity displaying innovative garden designs and unique features, and demonstrated community involvement, including participation from residents and the local community.
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Lauren Court care home got creative in transforming their blossoming gardens ready for the summer months, and members of the local community also provided help and resources.
Lauren Court resident Eileen Basnett, who is 100, said:
“Our garden is now becoming the place to be when it's not raining, it feels like home now.”
Gardening is actively promoted amongst HC-One’s care homes as it has a number of wellbeing benefits including encouraging intergenerational relationships with local schools and community groups who often get involved.
Gardening is also therapeutic, and time spent outdoors can significantly improve the mental and physical health of residents.
To find out more about HC-One homes in your area, visit
https://www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes.