We had a refurbishment plan in place but we also had feedback from others that facilities are a little tired.
These are newly refurbished areas in the home. We have further refurbishments planned.
"To Suzy, Filip and all the residents and staff at Willow Lodge. THANK YOU! I have learnt so much from this experience and I have loved every moment of it. Best wishes to everything in the future!!! Love from Sumayyah
"Every thing You do for Michael and the tea and biscuits we enjoy so much when we visit. You are stars! Pauline Barton
"Thank You for caring for Tony. All our love Joy, Emma, Lee and all our family" Joy Summers and family
"We would like to thank you anf=d your staff for all what you done for Ron when He was in Your care"
Mrs. Milbank and family
"To Gosia and all the wonderful carers at Willow Lodge. I would like to thank You all for looking after Peter so well. Although He was not always easy to care for, You all treated him with respect. My life was easier knowing He was in good hands. Thank You all once again."
V.Woolhouse
" I would like to thank everyone in Willow Lodge to care for my mom. I know she is in good hands and I'm glad that she finally found right home. Thank You!"
A.H.
"I couldn't find a better care home. The care is excellent."
Husband of resident
Just to say a big thank you for my suprise birthday cake , the singing and cheers! You are an amazing team and we are so lucky to have you caring for Michael - and us! With love to you all from Pauline
Pauline Barton
I wanted to say how happy I am for team in Willow Lodge. Care and feel of home for my dad. Thank You Gosia, Phillip and the team
Daughter of residedent
Happy Christmas to all the Staff and Residents. All the best for 2024!
Jose and Archie Stevenson
Gosia, Merry Chriastmas to you and your family. Thanks my darling for everything you do for my mum and always being there for me. Lots of love
Mandy
Dear Gosia and all the staff and carers at Willow Lodge. Thank you all for your care in looking after Tony. With much love and appreciation.
Joy and all the family
Dear Gosia and all at Willow Lodge. We hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank You so much for all you do for Denise.
John, Isabel, Alexandra and Denise
To the lovely staff at Willow Lodge. We appreciate the loving ways of caring.
Brian Boniface and family
To Gosia and all the wonderful people who look after my sister. I wish a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Helen
To all you guys at Willow Lodge. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! Thanks to you all for doing an amazing job, and caring for my mum so well! Merry Christmas!
Mandy
To all who care for my husband; Gosia, Filip and to carers, kitchen staff, laundry staff, cleaning staff and nurses. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Pauline Barton and Family
To Gosha and all the staff. Happy Christmas from Glynn family with lots of love. Thanks for all the help.
Amanda
To Gosia and all the staff. Wishing you peace and joy thought the season. Wishing You all wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Love
Tony, Joy and family
Dear Gosia and all the Staff at Willow Lodge. Many thanks for all care you gave to our dad, Michael Wong. The flowers for the funeral were lovely, thanks very much. And thanks to the staff who came to his funeral. XXX
Marie and Family
I am lucky to work in Willow Lodge. Staff is good and cooperative. Atmosphere is pleasant and staff is guiding and helping me tounderstand work. Manager is generous and she always understand if I'm stuck with any problem. My induction is awesome. Thank You
Romana
Dear Gosia, amazing mentor! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the driving force behind our team's achievements. Yours leadership is truly inspiring.
Romana Iqbal
To all at the Willow Lodge. May the peace and joy of Easter stay with you through the years. Lots of love to all at the Willow Lodge
Hubert and Marie
To all the staff at Willow Lodge. Hope you have a lovely Easter! Thank You for looking after Nicky so well!
Androulla and family
For Gosia, Filip and all Willow Lodge Staff. Happy Easter
Gabriella Purvey
February 2020 The relatives of resident said for Manager’s birthday that she is a beautiful person inside with amazing and beautiful soul, genuinely care about people and that reflects with everything that she does. They feel very privileged and are very lucky to find Willow Lodge and Manager as a mentor, the staff do look after their dad well. The residents’ wife was very thankful what WL team do for her husband.
February 2020 The relative of resident expressed on the video for Manager’s birthday, that she loves the manager and all staff at Willow Lodge. Relative of resident
March 2020 We let relative know that we have the option to make video phone call. He replied that he does not have smart phone, hopefully shortly rectify this. He wrote as well “thank you for the care all you lovely people give to his wife and all the others in the home.
March 2020 Relative of resident received from WL collage to alleviate the feeling of being far from his wife. He wrote that the collage gave him a lot of comfort and was thankful for that.
March 2020 The relative of resident wrote email to ask about resident and say thank you for the possibility of seeing his wife on 56th wedding anniversary. As this was difficult time of escalating coronavirus and visiting was suspended, we organised and decorated place in managers’ office to enable family to celebrate their BIG DAY. Husband wrote that he will not forget it.
April 2020 We created collage and asked family if this will be alright to send to them. There was sensible time as mum was on EoLC. Family received the collage and wrote email “Thank you Gosia couldn’t have wished her to be looked after by anyone else”.
April 2020 Family wrote email to Willow Lodge to say that family is thinking about their mum and to thank you for the care and dedication.
April 2020 Relative was calling WL to ask about mum’s condition. All information given. She said that she cannot imagine that her mum could be in better hands and she appreciates all care we give her mum especially in this difficult time of Coronavirus pandemic.
April 2020 Family of resident sent card to Willow Lodge to say thank you to all staff. They expressed that they cannot cuddle him at this sad time of coronavirus pandemic, but they know that WL staff have cared for him well and keeping him safe.
April 2020 Husband of resident was calling to ask how resident is doing. He said to Manager over the phone that he appreciates our job and we are doing marvellous job; he was very thankful for that. He said that he would like to help us and we can call him anytime when we need anything.
May 2020 Resident brought the basket with sweets and card to say” To all the amazing staff in Willow Lodge. Thank you for looking after mum and the other residents during this time. It is comforting to know you are all there when we can’t come to visit. Thank you so much.
May 2020 Family of resident brought to WL homemade shields for all staff and card to explain how to use it and she add “Stay safe”. [We sincerely appreciate that gesture towards WL.]
May 2020 Family brought card to say thank you for all staff of WL, he wrote “I appreciate all your efforts in making mum’s stay at the home as dignified + respectful as possible. Lots of love”
May 2020 Rai donated WL with masks, visors and gowns through “Coronavirus – care packages for vulnerable. She wrote “Every donor wants you to know you are cared for and appreciated.”
May 2020 We sent family collage for resident’s birthday. He sent email saying “Thank you so much for Birthday party. It was lovely to see u all, looked so well, thanks again, God Bless to u all”.
May 2020 Relative was asking about resident’s condition; she has been updated with all information. Relative wrote email so say thank you to all wonderful staff of WL for all we do for and other residents
May 2020 Relative brought two packs of gloves and big box of sweets to say thank you. He wrote “To Gohisha + staff, many thanks to you all for everything that you do for our loved ones”.
June 2020 Placement Officer wrote in the email “I am so pleased that new resident is more settled and she is looked after with the care and professionalism in your care home”.
June 2020 We organised birthday for resident, her husband wrote to WL staff: I must please take this opportunity to thank both you and your excellent staff on the way they all helped us to celebrate my darling wife's birthday last Friday. It was quite obvious that they did it, not just because they had to, but because of the esteem in which they hold my wife that they wanted to. Please do let your staff know just how much that my son and I appreciate what they did to make it such a wonderful moment. Special congratulations to your chef for an excellent birthday cake. I won't deny that a few tears were shed whilst we were there, and a few more when we got back home, but that just went to show how much we appreciate the special attention that you extend to all of your residents. Once again, a great big thank you to you all for all of your efforts, and we look forward to visiting again under "normal" circumstances. God bless you all!
June 2020 Relative received collage from the Activity Coordinator, she was thankful for that and wrote that her mum loved it.
July 2020 Husband wrote email to say thank you for collage and newsletter. He wrote as well “I speak regularly to the manager who keeps me up to speed, and I know my wife could not be more cared for.”
July 2020 Husband wrote in the email “Many thanks for all the caring given by you and your magnificent team”.
January 2021 The daughter of resident sent personalised Christmas Card and wrote "Thank you for all your hard work, for going above and beyond at this difficult time. I feel my mother could not be in better hands, as her health declines she still looks her old self giving her the dignity she deserves. A heartfelt thank you from the bottom of my heartXXX" Relative of resident
January 2021 Son of resident sent email and said thanks for the collage and his dad looks really happy. Relative of resident
January 2021 Daughter of resident said thank you very much for the collage and said thank you for the wonderful care. Relative of resident
January 2021 Sister of resident wrote email to say thank you for making such a memorable day for her sister. A job well done. Relative of resident
February 2021 Brother of resident called to ask about his sister's condition. He said we are doing a wonderful job. His sister looks very well and was very thankful for the care. Relative of resident
March 2021 Daughter was visiting resident and she wanted to do more to say thank you for the care delivered to her mum and she wrote feedback about the care at Willow Lodge on CQC website.
March 2021 Daughter of resident said thanks for the personalised collage - it was lovelyx
March 2021 Daughter of resident said thanks for photos of her mum's birthday and making it such a lovely day for her mum.
March 2021 Daughter thanked so much for the personal collage we sent and loves seeing them.
March 2021 Daughter of resident visited and expressed that she is very happy with the care we are delivering to her mum. Relative of resident
April 2021 Brother of resident said thanks for personalised collage and that his sister is looking very well.
April 2021 Daughter of resident said thanks for the personalised collage and for the update.
April 2021 Sister of resident thanked Willow Lodge so much for supporting her sister.
May 2021 Daughter of resident was very touched by the personalised collage and sent thanks for the wonderful care.
June 2021 Brother said thanks for personalised collage and thanks for wonderful work Willow Lodge are doing for his sister. He said she was looking so happy on his last visit. God bless to you all.
June 2021 A friend of resident said thanks for lovely pictures of her friend's birthday and making the day special for her.
July 2021 Brother of resident said thanks for everything and god bless all at Willow Lodge. His sister is looking very happy.
July 2021 Daughter of resident said thanks for the personalised collage, she said it was lovely.
July 2021 Niece of resident thought article on loved one was a great idea and looking forward to seeing the draft.
July 2021 Daughter of resident thought article in newsletter on loved one was a lovely idea.
July 2021 Son of resident said thank you for the personalised collage. He said mum looks like she is really enjoying herself.
July 2021 Brother of resident said he thought article on loved one for the newsletter was great idea. He wished everyone well at Willow Lodge.
July 2021 Daughter of resident said "what a super July newsletter. Thank you for sending".
July 2021 Daughter of resident said thank you very much for the email re: article in newsletter on loved one. She said by all means go ahead with the article she thought it was a great idea and very thoughtful.
July 2021 Daughter of resident thought article on loved one was a great idea.
August 2021 Daughter of resident was very touched by sympathy card. She said her mother was a remarkable woman with incredible knowledge and memory. She said she will not forget those people who have been closest to her mother in her last period of life and sending her very thankful regards.
August 2021 Son of resident said thank you for the collage. Mum looks like she is really enjoying herself which is great to see.
August 2021 Daughter of resident said thank you very much for the birthday collage of her mum and sends thanks to all the staff and for her birthday cake. 94 years old!! Wow!
August 2021 The son of resident said thank you for the lovely collage with the donkey. She looked like she enjoyed donkey therapy.
September 2021 Daughter of resident said thank you for the collage of her mum, they are all lovely x
September 2021 Sister of resident said the care you have provided to her sister since she has been resident at Willow Lodge has been admirable. She appreciates the friendliness and co-operation of the staff. She scored excellent in all areas on the customer satisfaction survey.
September 2021 Brother of resident said thank you for all the wonderful work we are doing. He scored outstanding in all areas in the customer satisfaction survey.
September 2021 Family of resident said Willow Lodge are outstanding and excellent in all areas of the customer satisfaction survey. They said although the rooms are well equipped they could be a bit bigger. They said management and staff are all excellent, well trained, caring and efficient. They are very pleased that their mum is at Willow Lodge.
September 2021 Family of resident scored excellent and outstanding in all areas of customer satisfaction survey. They said Willow Lodge has very caring staff.
September 2021 Family of resident scored excellent in all areas of the customer satisfaction survey. When asked what we do well they replied "Everything".
September 2021 Relative of resident scored excellent and outstanding in all areas in the customer satisfaction survey. When asked what we do well they replied "Perfect in every respect". When asked what we could do better they replied "Very difficult to improve on Excellent"!
September 2021 The relatives of resident scored excellent in all areas of customer satisfaction survey. She said the staff are always friendly and welcoming and very kind to her mother.
October 2021 Son of resident said thank you for the personal collage. He said mum looks really happy.
October 2021 Wife of resident said thank you for the lovely birthday collage. She said thank you soo much for the lovely birthday you give my husband. Thank you to all the staffxx
November 2021 A resident's wife said thank you for the collage and thank you to all the staff at Willow Lodge for making her husband feel special xx
November 2021 Husband of resident said continue with the grand job you have been doing as we are all with you. Give our sincere thanks and best to all those involved with the care of our loved ones.
November 2021 Sister of resident said she loves the collages and newsletter. Keep up the excellent work.
December 2021 Family of resident said thank you for making her dad's 90th birthday so special. She wanted to thank you all for making the day special for Dad, & for making him a lovely cake as well. Thank you for making his room so colourful.
December 2021 Brother of resident was glad his sister came back to Willow Lodge from hospital. He thanked for collage of his sister. He wished a Merry Christmas to all at the Willow Lodge. Thanks, God Bless you all for the good work.
December 2021 Daughter of resident said thanks for collage, lovely to see photos of pops as usual, especially as its been a few weeks since I have seen him. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
December 2021 Sister of resident said thank you for sharing these photos with her and thank you for keeping her informed of all the activities and the newsletters of what is happening at the care home. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous new year.
January 2022 Relative of resident said thank you for all of your support and care that you have shown towards my sister in 2021. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year. God Bless.
January 2022 Friend of resident said thank you so much for sending photos much appreciated. I will pass on to lads at work they will be pleased to see how well he is doing. I look forward to seeing him soon.
Brother of resident said 'Thanks for all the wonderful care you do. GOD BLESS you all.'
February 2022 Daughter of resident wrote a lovely card saying: Thank you all so much for looking after my mum so wonderfully well for the last few years of her life. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for everyone at Willow Lodge whose professionalism and caring attitude is exceptional - second to none! Mum was very fond of all the staff who cared for her and we are so glad she was able to be here. We will never forget you and the great work you do.
February 2022 A resident's relative wrote "Thank you so much for the birthday collage of photos - he looks real grand". Thanks once again and for making his day so special. Much appreciated
March 2022 Wife sent thank you email "Thank you all for looking after my husband x"
March 2022 A friend of our resident said "How wonderful, many thanks Sharon for sharing and celebrating my good friend's birthday. We'll forward to friends who will all fully appreciate the huge difference you make". Sincerest thanks and warmest regards,
March 2022 Husband of relative said thank you for all the care when they visited the home.
March 2022 Son said thank you for looking after dad, he looks happy in the collage.
March 2022 Son of relative said thanks for settling in mum. She looks happy in the collages.
March 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for caring for mum.
March 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for looking after mum, she looks happy.
March 2022 Husband said thank you for the wedding anniversary celebration and thank you for the collage.. Activity co-ordinator said she loves to dance and sing and is always laughing and they were happy.
March 2022 Friend of resident said thank you for the collage, he looks really happy.
March 2022 Wife of resident said thank you for all the care as always.
March 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for caring for mum.
March 2022 Sister of resident said thanks for looking after her sister, you are doing a great job.
March 2022 Relative from Australia said thank you for caring for his sister in law, she looks happy in collages.
March 2022 Wife of resident sent thank you card saying thank you very much.
March 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for the care her dad looks really happy and loves to dance.
March 2022 Daughter said thanks for caring for mum.
March 2022 Wife of resident said thank you for all you do for her husband. Activity co-ordinator said he enjoyed activities and they were pleased.
March 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for the lovely collage and newsletter.
March 2022 Daughter and granddaughter of resident said thank you for the care, mum looks really smart. Activity co-ordinator said resident had enjoyed dancing and singalong and they were happy.
March 2022 Husband of resident said thank you for caring for his wife. Activity co-ordinator said she had enjoyed dancing and colouring and they were pleased.
April 2022 Email to the manager from husband of relative who passed away. As you know, throughout life you meet a person or persons who remain in your thoughts for ever. You and your team at Willow Lodge are such like people. For the comfort and kindness you gave to my wife will always be with me. So, for now I’ll say farewell. Love and best wishes to you all. PS. Would you give my regards to the rest of your team. Take care.
April 2022 Relative said Thank you very much for the collage, dad looks like he is really enjoying life at Willow Lodge.
April 2022 Sister of resident said thank you for all the care we gave to her sister.
April 2022 Son of resident said thank you for the lovely collage mum looks really happy.,
April 2022 Resident said thank yo to all the staff for caring for him. Everyone takes time to talk and he enjoys the activities. He cannot complain about anything!
April 2022 Brother of resident visited his sister. He bought box of chocolates as he always does. He said he wished he could give more.
April 2022 Sister of resident sent email and said, once again, I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to you and your staff for taking good care of my sister during the time she has been with you. God Bless You all.
May 2022 Brother of resident said thank you as always for everything we do.
May 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for the lovely collage of dad with his bunny ears.
May 2022 Wife of resident said thank you for the lovely collage and newsletter.
May 2022 Resident said thank you to activity co-ordinator for all you do and also all the staff.
May 2022 Brother of resident said thanks for all the wonderful work and newsletter we do. .God Bless you All.
May 2022 Message from husband of resident. What lovely photos of my wife and the home. We are so pleased that we were able to send her to Willow Lodge. We hope she will be happy in her new surroundings and where family and friends can visit and enjoy the home all the activities with her. Thankyou so much for sending these through.
May 2022 Hello Sharon it was lovely to meet you on Tuesday - the photos are really nice, I will treasure them thank you.
February 2020 The relatives of resident said for Manager’s birthday that she is a beautiful person inside with amazing and beautiful soul, genuinely care about people and that reflects with everything that she does. They feel very privileged and are very lucky to find Willow Lodge and Manager as a mentor, the staff do look after their dad well. The residents’ wife was very thankful what WL team do for her husband.
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May 2022 Wife of resident said to all staff – Just a note to say thank you for your effort for my husband's party. Your kindness and thoughtfulness was very welcome. Thank you for your care.
May 2022 Wife of resident said thank you for the lovely collage and newsletter.
May 2022 Resident said thank you to Sharon (activity) for all you do and also all the staff.
May 2022 Brother of resident said thanks for all the wonderful work and newsletter we do. God Bless you All.
February 2020 The relatives of resident said for Manager’s birthday that she is a beautiful person inside with amazing and beautiful soul, genuinely care about people and that reflects with everything that she does. They feel very privileged and are very lucky to find Willow Lodge and Manager as a mentor, the staff do look after their dad well. The residents’ wife was very thankful what WL team do for her husband.
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Son of resident said Many thanks 😊 Sharon He has lost soooo much weight, probably from not drinking anymore.
May 2022 Dear Sharon What lovely photos of my wife and the home. We are so pleased that we were able to send her to Willow Lodge. We hope she will be happy in her new surroundings and where family and friends can visit and enjoy the home all the activities with my wife. Thankyou so much for sending these through.
May 2022 Sister of resident visited and said Hello Sharon it was lovely to meet you on Tuesday - the photos are really nice, I will treasure them thank you.
May 2022 Wife of resident said to all staff – Just a note to say thank you for your effort for my husband's 70th party. Your kindness and thoughtfulness was very welcome. Thank you for your care.
May 2022 Wife of resident said thanks for the collage and thank you for caring.
May 2022 Sister of resident visited as usual with lovely chocolates and went to see his sister who was singing to him. He said thanks as always for everything.
May 2022 Daughter of resident visited and said thanks for the collage.
May 2022 Wife of resident said thank you for everything.
May 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for the lovely collage. He looks like he enjoyed the singer.
May 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you for all you do.
May 2022 Resident said to Sharon thank you for all you do and organise.
May 2022 Husband of resident said thank you for caring for his wife. He is recovering from operation so will visit soon. He was pleased we made contact with the church regarding his wife being baptised.
May 2022 Daughter of resident said thank you again for collage he looks busy!
May 2022 Message from local (pre-school) nursery who will visit regularly Good morning Thanks for the warm welcome yesterday. The children really enjoyed it. I’ll be in touch after half term to arrange another visit.
May 2022 Sister of resident wrote I am writing to inform you that I am planning to visit on Wednesday 01 June 2022 around lunchtime to deliver some treats for you and your staff in appreciation for the kindness, care and support you have shown towards my late sister during her time at your establishment .
May 2022 Sister of resident said Thank you for the love, care and support you have shown towards our sister whilst she was at your establishment, god blessx She also brought in box of wines, many chocolates, large bowl of fruit and a flower to put in the garden in loving memory.
June 2022 Thanks for all the wonderful care for my sister. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
June 2022 Son of resident said thanks very much for collage of his dad going out, sending Birthday Card to the Queen and Jubilee party.
June 2022 Daughter of resident said awww lovely thank youx As we sent a collage of her dad enjoying Jubilee party, children visiting and sending Birthday card to The Queen.
June 2022 Son and wife of resident said thank you for lovely collage of their relative enjoying Jubilee party, children visiting and sending Birthday Card to The Queen.
July 2022 Hi Sharon What lovely photos. We are so fortunate that Denise is at Willow Lodge and being looked after by such lovely staff.
"I couldn't wish for a better home. The care is excellent." Husband of a resident.
Thank you from relative I didn’t get the name of the young lady who I saw yesterday with my mum but I wanted to say a huge thank you for her kindness and patience. It was great to see mum and even though her cognition has been dialled down a little after the seizure, she looked great and has even put on a little bit of weight since I last saw her. Thank you for taking such great care of mum throughout all of this. She couldn’t be in better hands x
The most positive part of my placement was my warm welcome on my first day. Being the first community placement since I started my program, I had a negative feeling before I began this placement. However, I was happy with what happened at the Willow Lodge Nursing Home; the team members were lovely, personable, respectful, and hardworking. The management of the home never used any superiority over me or any other staff; they were so supportive and listened to any concerns that any staff may have. I enjoyed my day at Willow Nursing Home, and I wish to return there as a registered nurse for the bank shift or as a staff member. Zaniab - Student Nurse