Parklands throws party for longest serving employees
Parklands Care Homes has paid tribute to its longest serving employees as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary. Over 100 care staff from Tain, Aberlour, Keith and Buckie were invited to a celebratory dinner in Elgin’s Mansefield Hotel to mark the occasion.
Parklands marks 30th anniversary with funding boost for local communities
Parklands Care Homes is marking its 30th anniversary with a significant funding boost for local community groups. The Parklands Pathway Fund aims to give back to the areas Parklands has served. Around £30,000 is expected to be made available to community groups and charities causes every year
Ron Taylor recognised for ‘strategic contribution’ to social care
The managing director of Parklands Care Homes has received a top award at this year’s Scottish Care awards. Ron Taylor won the Strategic Contribution Award in recognition of his contribution to social care over 30 years.
Parklands pair in line for Great British Care Award
Two senior Parklands' leaders have been shortlisted for a prestigious Great British Care Award. MD Ron Taylor and Speyside care home manager Louise Gillies will compete for the Outstanding Contribution to Social Care and Frontline Leaders awards respectively.
High-five for Urray House
A Ross-Shire care home has been rated as ‘very good’ by the Care Inspectorate. The independent regulator assessed Urray House in Muir of Ord against five criteria and awarded the home a grade five rating (very good) in each of them.
Weston View launches bid for community volunteers
Weston View care home in Keith is actively seeking local volunteers and community groups as it aims to provide more activities for residents, both in the home and in the local community.
Care home residents take 'a walk in the Parklands' for charity
Parklands Care Homes is marking its 30th anniversary with a charity fundraising campaign designed to promote outdoor activity, build community links and raise funds for good causes.
Parklands launches new podcast series
Parklands Care Homes is set to launch a new podcast series which takes listeners on a fun-filled and often emotional journey into the world of its care homes. Recorded over the summer and autumn, Carecast is a 10-part series that celebrates the people behind Parklands as the company mark its 30th anniversary.
Glenisla residents take the plunge
A Moray care home is to launch a weekly swimming club for residents and employees. Two residents have already taken the plunge. Ian Cresswell (89) and James Smart (78) tested the water at Keith Sports & Community Centre with manager Brenda Harper and activities coordinator Katie Hopewell, supported by carers Beth Penny and Yvonne Milne.
Parklands acquires two Moray care homes
Parklands Care Homes has formally acquired two Moray care homes, with its managing director pledging to improve care standards and provide a better living environment for residents.
Lynemore care duo hailed for “exceptional” student support
Two senior Lynemore care workers have been recognised for their “exceptional support in clinical practice." Shift leader Michelle Anderson and nurse Shiona Martin received the recognition following a nomination by Ashleigh Wilson, a nursing student from UHI’s Department of Nursing and Midwifery.
Highland care home rated 5-star for treating residents with compassion, dignity and respect
A Highland care home has been highly rated for treating residents with compassion, dignity and respect and for helping residents get the most out of life.
Parklands plans £1 million investment in two Moray homes
Parklands has unveiled a £1 million improvement plan for two Moray care homes ahead of their imminent transfer to the group. Wakefield House in Cullen and Weston View in Keith are both set for a major upgrade designed to create a better living environment for residents.
Parklands founder thanks staff, community for support over three decades
The founder of Parklands Care Homes has paid tribute to his staff and the local community for its support over the past 30 years. Managing director Ron Taylor kicked off the 30th anniversary celebrations at a community event in the grounds of Parklands care home in Buckie, the company’s first care home.
Lynemore residents take trip down memory lane
Residents at Lynemore care home in Grantown have been reminiscing about the past, thanks to Grantown Museum. The museum loaned the care home a series of special memory boxes which brought back a flood of happy memories for residents.
Eilean Dubh throws ‘hen dubh’ for bride to be
A carer at Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose has celebrated her ‘hen dubh’ with residents and colleagues. Staff and residents at the Black Isle home threw the bash for Karen Ligertwood to celebrate her impending marriage in August to fiancé Paul.
Curtain comes down on Parklands Pride
The curtain has come down on Parklands Pride as drag queens Miss Lossie Mouth and Venus Guytrap took to the stage for the last time, marking the end of an unforgettable experience for residents and staff.
Care home launches 'Summer at Speyside' play scheme
A Moray care home is to launch 'Summer at Speyside,' a five-week programme of activities and entertainment for children of all ages. Aberlour’s Speyside Care Home aims to provide a fun-filled summer experience for children while fostering intergenerational connections.
North care boss steps up challenge to ministers
The managing director of Parklands Care Homes has stepped up calls for the Scottish Government to intervene in the “crisis” in social care. In a new video, Ron Taylor says the pace of care home closures is “frightening” and warns more will follow unless agreement is reached on future funding.
Planning approval in principle for new Elgin care home
Plans for a new care home in Elgin have taken a major step forward after Moray Council approved an outline planning application for a 40 bed care facility in the town. Welcoming the decision, Parklands stressed that economic factors will determine when work on the project gets underway.
Drag queens slay opening weekend of Parklands Pride
Parklands’ care homes in Grantown and Aberlour were bursting with Pride this weekend as they played host to two local drag queens, and gained a seal of approval from Drag royalty. As well as hosting its own Pride events, Parklands is a sponsor of Highland Pride.
Parklands launches Pride celebrations
Parklands Care Homes is to launch its own Pride event across Moray and the Highlands. Parklands Pride will be a celebration of diversity and inclusivity and will feature live performances from Venus Guytrap and Miss Lossie Mouth.
'Ministers must act now to save social care'
Parklands MD Ron Taylor has urged the Scottish Government to deliver a fairer deal for the social care sector amid rising costs and labour shortages.
Parklands launches cash bonus to recruit more in-house nurses
Parklands Care Homes has launched a fresh drive to recruit more nurses with a cash bonus for new nursing staff worth up to £2,000.
Netball team scores with new strips
A Fortrose school netball team has received a cash boost from Parklands Care Homes. Parklands, which has a care home in the village, has contributed almost £1,000 to buy 20 new strips for the team at Fortrose Academy.
Speyside sounds the right note with new choir
Residents and staff at a Moray care home have formed their own choir. The Heart Strings choir at Speyside Care Home in Aberlour have delivered their debut performance, including a reimagined version of the classic ‘Climb Every Mountain’ from the Sound of Music.
Parklands boss sets out care challenges for new First Minister
The managing director of Parklands Care Homes has recorded a video message to newly elected First Minister Humza Yousaf, outlining the challenges facing the care sector. In his message, Ron Taylor highlighted the impact of inflation, recruitment and retention, agency costs and inadequate funding for care services.
Parklands backs Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Parklands Care Homes is backing Scottish Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships to individuals, businesses and the Scottish economy. Parklands has over a dozen modern apprentices across its group.
Virtual dementia tour provides insight for care staff
Care home staff in the north and north-east have taken part in a virtual training exercise that offers a unique perspective into the experience of living with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour is a powerful hands-on, interactive experience that simulates the challenges and frustrations that people with dementia face daily.
Parklands steps in to support north-east care homes
Parklands Care Homes has agreed to support administrators in managing Wakefield House in Cullen and Weston View in Keith after operator Craigard Care Limited was placed in administration.
5-star rating for Tain care home
A Tain care home has been given a 5-star rating by the sector’s independent regulator. Innis Mhor was assessed during an unannounced visit by the Care Inspectorate in January. Inspectors noted: “People's needs were met to a high standard by a committed, caring and professional staff team. There were trusting relationships between staff and the people they supported.
Local Councillor visits 6-star Buckie care home
A Buckie councillor has praised staff at a local care home after they received the highest possible score from the care regulator for supporting residents to get the best out of life.
Closure of Mo Dhachaidh care home
Mo Dhachaidh care home in Ullapool is to close in April due to mounting and unsustainable costs.
Top marks for Buckie care home
A Buckie care home has received the highest possible rating from the industry regulator for the way it supports residents to get the most out of life.
Inverness key worker development gets green light
Plans for new key worker accommodation in Inverness have taken a major step forward after Highland Councillors approved the development.
North care homes in cutting edge night-time technology trial
Two north care homes are among those taking part in a new trial which uses cutting edge technology to prevent night falls and reduce anxiety among residents.
5-star rating for Speyside
Speyside Care Home has received a 5-star review from industry regulator the Care Inspectorate. Inspectors spoke to residents, their relatives and staff during the visit and found “significant strengths in aspects of the care provided.”
Parklands plans first foray into Aberdeen-shire
Parklands is is planning a multi-million pound expansion into Aberdeen-shire, with new care homes earmarked for Turriff and Alford.
Parklands plans Moray expansion
Parklands is marking a return to its Moray roots with plans for a new multi-million pound care home in Elgin.
Parklands in running for Scottish Care award
Fresh from its success in the Highland Business Awards, Parklands is in the running for a major Scottish care home award.
Care home video goes viral
A TikTok video of residents and staff at a Black Isle care home has gone viral with over one million views worldwide.
New look plan for key worker accommodation in Inverness
Parklands Care Homes has resubmitted ambitious plans for new affordable housing for key workers in Inverness - its response to the cost of living crisis and lack of affordable homes in the city.
Care home offers 'taster days' for prospective staff
A Grantown care home is to hold ‘taster days' for anyone thinking about a career in the care sector.
Residents and staff serve up a treat for visitors to Aberlour tearoom
Speyside Care Home has launched a weekly pop-up tearoom in the village in a bid to strengthen community ties and keep residents active and engaged.
Parklands acquires Ullapool care home
Parklands Care Homes has acquired Mo Dhachaidh Care Home in Ullapool with a pledge to deliver fresh investment in the village. Mo Dhachaidh becomes the 10th care home in the Parklands group.
Glenisla staff rock!
A team of intrepid care workers battled wind and rain to climb the highest freestanding mountain in Moray in a bid to raise money for their residents’ comfort fund.
Lynemore residents can now 'Nip inn' for a quick drink
Residents at a Grantown care home can now ‘Nip Inn’ to their new local for a drink and a bite to eat after doing their shopping.
Moray care homes praised for high quality of care
Two Moray care homes have been recognised by the Care Inspectorate after it found “significant strengths” in their care provision.
Moray residents on the move to mark national Bike Week
Residents at care homes in Moray have had wheelie good fun marking Bike Week 2022.
Parklands launches incentives for new staff
Parklands is launching a new incentive programme to attract nurses and other care sector staff.
Care home residents reflect on Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
As the country celebrates The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, residents from across Moray and the Highlands have shared their memories of the Monarch and paid tribute to her 70 years of service to the nation.
Parklands introduces flexible wage scheme to help with cost of living crisis
Parklands Care Homes has introduced a new flexible wage scheme for employees to help them through the cost of living crisis.
Plan for key worker housing at Inverness care hub
Parklands Care Homes is to build new affordable rental homes for its staff and other key workers as part of a multi-million pound investment in Inverness.
Residents welcome spring with Hindu festival of colours
Residents at a Keith care home have joined millions of Hindus to celebrate the arrival of spring with an explosion of colour.
‘We’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster’
Two years after care homes in Scotland first went into lockdown, Speyside care home manager Louise Gillies reflects on the challenges still facing the care sector.
Globetrotting Moray care residents take a virtual tour of the world
Residents at a Moray care home have enjoyed a virtual tour of the world thanks to the wonders of modern technology.
Care residents take nostalgic trip back in time
Residents at a Keith care home took a step back in time as they enjoyed the sights and sounds of yesteryear.
Care home couple mark their love with tattoos
Care home residents in Keith have been getting ‘inked’ up with striking new tattoos. And for one married couple, it was an opportunity to mark their love for each other.
Work begins on "transformational" Inverness care hub
Construction of a new multi-million care hub for the Highland capital has begun, as Parklands kick starts its biggest ever investment - a 58 bed care home and assisted living village.
Parklands - where care comes from the heart
This article features interviews with three Parklands employees - a carer, an activities coordinator and an area manager. Despite their very different roles, each shares the same passionate commitment to high quality care.
Parklands Carer shortlisted for Highland Young Employee of the Year
A carer at Urray House in Muir of Ord has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at this year's Highland Business Awards.
Parklands joins national effort to help young people into work
Parklands Care Homes is backing a UK Government plan to support young people into employment, creating 18 new care assistant posts across the group.
Parklands secures sustainable finance for expansion
Parklands has worked with Triodos Bank UK to secure £20 million of sustainable finance for its nine existing homes, as well as a new multi-million-pound care project in Inverness.
Care home staff endure early morning dook to raise funds
Plucky staff from a Buckie care home have raised a four-figure sum for residents after taking part in a wild swim event.
Keith care home has luxury treatments nailed
Residents at a Keith care home have been enjoying a touch of luxury after a new nail bar opened its doors in the home.
It's playtime at Buckie care home
Local children can now play in the grounds of Parklands & Burnbank care home after staff created a dedicated play area for them.
Parklands turns up the volume for new care radio network
A new radio network for carers has launched today with support from north care provider Parklands Care Homes.
Willie makes emotional return to Gordon Castle gardens
The former head gardener at Gordon Castle has made an emotional return to the gardens that were his home turf for almost 60 years.
Care home residents host Tea in the Parklands festival
A care home in Tain has held its second music festival during the pandemic.
Isma enjoys 100th birthday fit for a Queen
A care home resident in Tain enjoyed a birthday fit for a Queen as she celebrated her centenary in lavish style.
Buckie residents on the move for charity
Residents at two Buckie care homes have taken to their feet to raise money for a charity that promotes physical activity in the care sector.
Kay takes to the beach to celebrate 100th birthday
A resident at Innis Mhor care home in Tain celebrated her 100th birthday with a trip to the beach in an open top sports car.
Parklands shortlisted for four national care home awards
Parklands Care Homes is in the running for four national Care Home Awards - the care sector's most prestigious awards.
Eilean Dubh "raises the bar" on care home living
A new £5.5 million care home on the Black Isle will welcome its first residents next week, with operator Parklands Care Homes confident it will “raise the bar” with its mix of elegance and state of the art facilities.
Covid - one year on
A year to the day since care homes first went into Covid lockdown, Parklands MD Ron Taylor reflects on a relentless, exhausting year and looks forward to brighter days ahead.
Go ahead for Inverness later living village
Plans for a new later living village - part of a multi-million pound care hub for the Highland capital - have been approved, with work due to start this autumn.
Eilean Dubh to open in weeks
A new care home for the Black Isle will open next month, Parklands has confirmed.
Keith FC U17s net new sponsorship deal
Parklands Care Homes has signed a new sponsorship deal with Keith FC Youth club’s under 17s squad.
2020 in review
Parklands MD Ron Taylor reflects on a year that brought us closer together as a community, even while the virus kept us physically apart.
Black Isle care home to be named ‘Eilean Dubh’
A new care home on the Black Isle is to be called Eilean Dubh, Parklands Care Homes has announced.
There's gnome place like a care home
Residents at Speyside Care Home in Aberlour are giving Santa’s elves a run for their money.
WW2 veteran Jimmy celebrates his 100th birthday
A resident at Urray House in Muir of Ord has received a card from Her Majesty The Queen as he celebrates his 100th birthday.
Residents overcome Covid restrictions with their own general store
A new shop has opened on the High Street in Buckie, but this one has an exclusive clientele and was opened by a former shopkeeper well known to Parklands!
Parklands named Best Smaller Care Home Group
Parklands Care Homes has been named Best Smaller Care Home Group in the national Care Home Awards. The group also won the Best for Communication award in the sector's most prestigious awards ceremony.
Later living village earmarked for Highland capital
A new later living village is being proposed as part of a multi-million pound care hub earmarked for Inverness.
Funding boost for preschool community garden
A charity run preschool on the Black Isle has received a funding boost for its campaign to build a more accessible play garden for local children.
Avoch Rovers net £1,000 cash boost
A Black Isle children’s football club has received a cash boost from Parklands Care Homes as they start their new season.
Buckie residents cheer on The Jags
Residents at three Buckie care homes have thanked local football team Buckie Thisle after 'The Jags' took part in a 24 hour fundraising effort.
Relative's Blog: My lockdown story
Mel Fitzhugh gives a personal account of how her family has coped with Covid19 while her mum is in care at Lynemore Care Home.
Care Home Day: celebrating our heroes
On Care Home Day, Managing Director Ron Taylor pays tribute to the Parklands team for giving "their absolute all" during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Work resumes on Fortrose Care Home
Construction of Parklands' latest care home has resumed. The Fortrose facility is now scheduled to open in the autumn.
Key worker print to feature in Covid time capsule
A former Buckie care worker now studying in Glasgow has paid a pictorial tribute to her former colleagues at Netherha.
Peggy has a right Royal time as she turns 100
A Moray care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday with a virtual party with loved ones.
A window on lockdown
A Moray photographer has been capturing poignant images of residents and staff at three Buckie care homes during lockdown.
Lola's run of success
A Portessie schoolgirl has raised more than £4000 for vulnerable kids, with support from Parklands.
Hats off to Muriel
Lynemore resident Muriel MacLennan has been using the lockdown to knit for newborn babies at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
Tain residents in 'good spirits' as new bar opens
Residents at Innis Mhor can now enjoy a pub meal in the comfort of their own home.
COVID-19: 'Raise a cheer for our own key workers'
Parklands MD Ron Taylor pays tribute to care home and pharmacy key workers for the sacrifices they are making to support our vulnerable residents and the wider community.
"Ray of sunshine" Hilda celebrates 100th birthday
A Buckie resident has celebrated her 100th birthday as over 100 friends and family - and Her Majesty The Queen - pay tribute to her.
COVID-19: 'Now more than ever, our family and your family are one family'
Care home manager Ruth Smith with a message of thanks for residents, relatives and our key workers.
COVID-19: A carer's perspective
What's it like working on the front line of the care sector in the midst of a global pandemic? We asked one of our care home managers to give her perspective.
Statement from Parklands Care Homes: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In line with expert health advice, Parklands has suspended all non-essential visits to its care homes with immediate effect.
A snap in time
Parklands has appointed keen amatuer photgrapher Duncan Rennie as its 'photographer in residence.'
Blog: New Year, New Start
In his first blog of 2020, MD Ron Taylor looks forward to a year of growth for Parklands.
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