Overdene House care home participates in Gardens in Bloom competition

HC-One’s Overdene House care home in Winsford, Cheshire, which provides residential and nursing care, has been busy transforming the garden area of their care home in a bid to win this year’s HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition.

The HC-One Gardens in Bloom competition is an annual event where HC-One care homes across the UK enter in the hope of winning in their respective regions. Five regional winners were announced across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as an overall winner being selected to receive a grand prize.

Entries submitted showed homes’ creativity displaying innovative garden designs and unique features, and demonstrated community involvement, including participation from residents and the local community.

Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Overdene House care home got creative in transforming their blossoming gardens ready for the summer months, making a more accessible and comfortable environment for everyone to enjoy. Residents received external advice from a local gardening expert, which went into developing the project, while new garden ornaments were purchased following feedback from residents and visitors. The results have been widely praised and welcomed.

Gardening is actively promoted amongst HC-One’s care homes as it has a number of wellbeing benefits including encouraging intergenerational relationships with local schools and community groups who often get involved.

Gardening is also therapeutic, and time spent outdoors can significantly improve the mental and physical health of residents.

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