The Stories We Carry: The Luggage Label Exercise
If you were moving into a care home tomorrow, what would you want the people caring for you to know about you? It sounds like a straightforward question. After all,... Read more
Catherine House Welcomes Local Families for Halloween Pumpkin Giveaway
Catherine House Care Home in Frome, Somerset, welcomed members of the local community into the home’s outdoor space for a cosy Halloween Fair and to collect a free pumpkin! ... Read more
Understanding Emotional Needs Through Kitwood’s Flower
How might someone feel when an important emotional need goes unmet? Perhaps they've been left out of a conversation, had a decision made for them or found that something they... Read more
From Scrumps to Ice Cream: A Seaside Trip for Catherine House
A Day of Fish and Chips by the Sea for Catherine House Care Home Family Members Residents from Catherine House Care Home recently boarded the Somerset home’s minibus for... Read more
Dementia Care: Understanding the Traffic Light System
Why might someone living with a Dementia lose their ability to stop and think before they react? This is something we explored recently during our Identity training, held at the... Read more
Catherine House Care Home Residents Enjoy Donkey Outing
Coffee, Cake and Curious Donkeys: Catherine House Visits Kelly’s Donkeys Family members, fondly referred to as residents, from Catherine House Care Home in Frome enjoyed getting up close and... Read more
Catherine House Awarded Gold in Frome in Bloom Courtyard Competition
Catherine House Care Home has received a Gold award after being named a joint winner of the Courtyard category in the 2026 Frome in Bloom competition. The home’s courtyard... Read more
Catherine House Summer Fete Brings Families and the Frome Community Together
The space outside Catherine House Care Home, located in the centre of Frome, was filled with stalls, games, animals and plenty to eat during the home’s summer fete. With the... Read more
Catherine House Family Members Visit Longleat Safari Park
A Day at Longleat Safari Park Brings Back Memories and New Moments for Catherine House Family Members Choosing a care home is rarely just a change of address. It’s... Read more
From a First Job in Care, to a 17-year Career
Kim’s Career Journey at a Care Home in Somerset When Kim Viner first walked through the doors of Catherine House Care Home as a teenager, it was the day after... Read more