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Moving into residential care is a big life decision. Whether you’re interested in a care home for yourself or a loved one, you naturally want to know that the care home is up to standards and that residents are treated with respect, kindness and dignity. You also want to know that your or your loved…

For 40 years, we’ve been welcoming residents into our cosy home away from home for long-term stays, short stays and everything in between. We pride ourselves on being able to cater to a variety of needs and preferences, always delivering a high level of care complete with a personal touch. Whether you plan on making…

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with dementia, we understand the sadness, frustration and stress you may be going through. Dealing with dementia can be challenging for all involved and the process of navigating the changes can be overwhelming. We are here for you.   In this blog post, we discuss how dementia…

We believe that everyone deserves to receive kind and compassionate palliative care as they approach the end of life, no matter where they live, how old they are, where they come from or who they love. In honour of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – celebrated every year to support hospice and palliative care…

Do you have what it takes to be a great carer? Although we appreciate and value training and experience, great carers are more than their professional qualifications. Some things simply can’t be learned. That’s why we believe great carers have the natural ability to make someone feel safe, seen, and secure.  In this blog post,…

Respite care is also known as short-term care. It’s designed to provide temporary relief to family or primary caregivers so that they can enjoy a much-needed break without the stress of worrying about their loved one’s well-being during their absence.  We provide respite care in Chadwell Heath, Romford to ensure your loved one is well…

Palliative care is a part of end of life care that takes a holistic approach to care. The process involves looking after the physical aspects of a person’s condition and managing their emotional wellbeing, as well as supporting family and friends. It’s designed to help a person living with a life-limiting condition be as comfortable…

Whether you have a green thumb or not, gardening has proven to have many benefits for a person’s wellbeing. Not only does it encourage physical activity, it also provides the opportunity to interact with others. This all contributes to improving a person’s overall quality of life.  Here at Rowallan House, we encourage our residents to…

As we age, our needs may change naturally. Perhaps it has become difficult to keep up with housework or preparing meals isn’t as easy as it used to be. You may even require assistance getting around your home or to and from appointments.  There’s no shame in needing extra support. In fact that’s why we’re…

When you think of respite care, you may imagine a carer coming to your loved one’s home to look after their needs while the family caregiver takes a well-deserved break. But did you know that care homes welcome short term stays too? We provide respite care in Chadwell Heath, Romford so that family caregivers can…