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A garden of joy

Margaret’s 16-year legacy at Harvey Court

By |July 11th, 2025|

A garden of joy: Margaret’s 16-year legacy at Harvey Court

At 82 years old, Margaret Hudson is much more than a resident of BCOP’s Harvey Court – she’s a gardener, a community-builder, and a beacon of positivity. For the past 22 years, Margaret has called Harvey Court home, and for nearly 16 of those, she has .. Read More

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NCF response to the NHS 10 year plan: social care must not be overlooked

By |July 7th, 2025|

Last week, the UK Government announced its new NHS 10 Year Plan, outlining an ambitious vision to shift the focus of healthcare across three key areas: from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from sickness to prevention.

The National Care Forum (NCF), the voice of not-for-profit social care providers in the UK, has welcomed .. Read More

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Casey Commission visits Neville Williams House

By |June 30th, 2025|

Neville Williams House welcomed members of the Casey Commission team on Tuesday 24th June as part of an afternoon of visits arranged by the National Care Forum (NCF) to see a diversity of local care services in Birmingham and speak to care workers and those accessing services. The Commission is investigating the current state and .. Read More

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How supported housing helps tenants thrive

Shindo's story from Whitley Court

By |June 27th, 2025|

At BCOP, we know that a home is more than just four walls. It’s a place where people can feel safe, connect with others, and rediscover the things that bring them joy. Our supported housing schemes are designed to help tenants do exactly that—live independently with the right level of support, and the space to .. Read More

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Heartfelt reviews highlight the compassion at Robert Harvey House

By |June 23rd, 2025|

At Robert Harvey House, creating a home where residents feel safe, valued and truly cared for is at the heart of everything we do. Two recent family reviews have touched us deeply, reflecting the dedication and compassion of our team—whether for respite care or during a resident’s final days.

One family shared their experience after their .. Read More

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Growing wellbeing: the power of gardens in nursing homes

Neville Williams House garden refresh

By |June 18th, 2025|

There’s something timeless about the quiet joy of a well-tended garden. For residents of nursing homes, gardens offer much more than a pretty view—they’re a lifeline to nature, nostalgia, and better wellbeing.

At Neville Williams House, the recent garden refresh brought in new planters, vibrant sensory plants, and a tidy, welcoming outdoor space. Our staff got .. Read More

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Palliative and End of Life Commission report published

The Coalition of Frontline Care for People Nearing the End of Life welcomes this report

By |June 9th, 2025|

The Coalition of Frontline care for people nearing the end of life welcomes the latest commission report into palliative and end of life care. They commented:

“We share the Commission’s desire for urgent improvement in the quality and availability of care for people nearing the end of their life. We were pleased to have had the .. Read More

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Storytime, smiles and shared moments

A visit from St Augustine’s Primary School

By |May 27th, 2025|

At Robert Harvey House, we believe that some of the most powerful connections come from the simplest of moments—like sitting side by side and sharing a story. Last week, we were delighted to welcome back the children from St Augustine’s Primary School for one of their visits, and it was, once again, a highlight for .. Read More

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Our tenant satisfaction survey is coming soon

Together, we can make BCOP even better for everyone.

By |May 20th, 2025|

Your voice matters: help us improve our services

At BCOP, we want to make sure every tenant is happy, safe and well-supported in their home. One of the ways we do this is by asking for your feedback.

This summer, we’ll be running a tenant satisfaction survey to find out how well we’re doing—and where we need .. Read More

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New sensory garden brings a tranquil space to Robert Harvey House

By |May 14th, 2025|

We’re excited to share the completion of our new sensory garden at Robert Harvey House, a special project made possible through the generous donation of Sujata and Sanjiv, in memory of their parents, Prakash and Kamalini.

Anthea Reid, our General Manager at Robert Harvey House, reached out to Sujata and Sanjiv with an update and photos, .. Read More

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