Sovereign Lodge wins Best Community Involvement award

Sovereign Lodge has proudly won the Best Community Involvement Award in the Healthcare Homes InBloom competition for their outstanding gardening project.

The award celebrates homes that foster community spirit, family engagement, and resident participation, and Sovereign Lodge impressed judges with its teamwork and creativity.

Residents, staff, and family members at Sovereign Lodge Care Home working together on the award-winning InBloom gardening project.

Residents, staff, and family members at Sovereign Lodge came together to create a vibrant garden for the award-winning InBloom project

 

A Garden Full of Community Spirit

For the project, residents, staff, and family members came together to create a vibrant and welcoming garden. They planted flowers and vegetables, shared stories, and enjoyed laughter-filled activities throughout the process.

Moreover, the project highlighted the home’s strong sense of community and teamwork. It showed that the gardens at Sovereign Lodge are about far more than plants—they are about connection, joy, and growing together. Residents and families alike felt involved, creating a meaningful experience for everyone.

Staff at Sovereign Lodge Care Home planting flowers and vegetables as part of the award-winning InBloom gardening project

Staff at Sovereign Lodge Care Home help plant flowers and vegetables, contributing to the vibrant InBloom garden project

Recognition from Sir David Attenborough

The InBloom competition took place across the Healthcare Homes group. Consequently, all participating homes received a congratulatory letter from Sir David Attenborough, who wrote:
“I am so glad your InBloom initiative has proved such a success that it is returning this year. Congratulations.”

Congratulatory letter from Sir David Attenborough sent to all Healthcare Homes participating in the InBloom competition, recognising their creative and sustainable projects.

Sir David Attenborough congratulates all Healthcare Homes InBloom participants for their creative and sustainable projects.

This recognition from one of Britain’s most respected naturalists emphasises the value of community, creativity, and resident involvement in care homes. Furthermore, it highlights how small projects can foster engagement and joy among residents, families, and staff.

Person-Centred Care and Support

Sovereign Lodge is run by a team of highly experienced staff who are available 24/7 to meet residents’ needs. Additionally, the home uses a person-centred approach, ensuring each resident receives care tailored to their preferences and wellbeing.

The stable core staff team know the home well and genuinely care about what is best for each resident. They also build trusting relationships with families and local authorities and maintain excellent communication to ensure continuity of care.

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