Sussex Housing & Care

05/11/2026

Come and see the team from Woodlands Care Home at the Winter Warmth & Wellbeing Event!

We’ll be at Crowborough Community Centre on Tuesday 10th November, 1pm to 3pm. Drop in any time, it's free and there is no need to book.

The local NHS, local authorities, charities and volunteer organisations have joined together to put on this event for local people.

The event will offer:

⭐Winter resilience and money advice from Citizens Advice
⭐Information on services and community support available close to you
⭐Information from the Warm Home Check service
⭐COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible people
⭐Advice to help prevent falls and free slippers
⭐Tea, coffee and refreshments.

📅 Tuesday 10 November at Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, TN6 1FE

We look forward to seeing you there 😀

East Sussex County Council
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Wealden Dementia Action Alliance

04/11/2026

🎉 We have finalists! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our amazing colleagues from Woodlands Care Home in Crowborough and Saxonwood Care Home in Battle who have been selected as finalists in the East Sussex Care Awards! 🌟

These are competitive awards, so being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement and wonderful recognition of the hard work, kindness and dedication our teams show every day. Read their reactions in our video! 😀

A huge and heartfelt thank you to all our care staff, who put our residents at the heart of everything they do, every single day.

We're looking forward to celebrating with you at the awards evening on 19 November!

East Sussex County Council Partners in Care - East Sussex and Brighton & Hove

03/11/2026

02/11/2026

💛 We love hearing from our residents, families and customers!
Roxi, our care home manager at Saxonwood Care Home in Battle, recently received this heartfelt letter from the husband of a resident. It's feedback and compliments like this that make our day and put a big smile on our team's faces!

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their kind words with us. 😊

23/10/2026

Sussex Housing & Care residents welcomed MP James MacCleary to Cheneys Lodge in Seaford today.
The local MP for Lewes spent time speaking with residents about the issues that mattered to them. Speaking about his time at Cheneys Lodge, James said: “Good housing is about so much more than having a roof over your head. It’s about independence, community and having somewhere you can truly call home. That’s exactly what I saw when I visited Sussex Housing and Care in Seaford as part of Supported Housing Week. What particularly impressed me was how the scheme brings people together, with facilities including a hairdressers and a café open to the wider public. It was a pleasure to visit Cheneys Lodge and spend time talking with residents about the things that matter to them. A special thank you to Margaret and Ted who kindly invited me into their home to show me around and talk about their experience of living there. Thank you to Sussex Housing & Care, and all the residents of Cheneys Lodge for giving me such a warm welcome!”.
Tracy Evans, Chief Executive of Sussex Housing & Care said: “Cheneys Lodge is a great example of what sheltered housing is all about; people having their own home and independence in a safe, supportive community, with the reassurance that help is there if they need it. There has always been a great community spirit at Cheneys Lodge and it was lovely to see so many residents come along to meet James as their MP, during Supported Housing Week”.

21/10/2026

It’s Supported Housing Week! 🏠
This week, we’re celebrating the difference supported and sheltered housing can make, providing not just a home, but opportunities to stay active, connected and enjoy life.

For our residents, this can mean receiving information and support from a scheme manager, learning to play the guitar, or simply catching up with friends over breakfast on a Saturday morning in the communal lounge.

It’s in these moments, big and small, we're able to create a positive impact on health and wellbeing. Helping people build friendships, discover new interests and feel part of a community, all while living with the peace of mind of a secure home.

This , we’re proud to celebrate our residents, colleagues and the wonderful communities they create together.

13/10/2026

There is something special about spending time outdoors, surrounded by colourful flowers, fresh air and the sights and sounds of nature.

For many residents, gardening is more than just a hobby. It is a relaxing and rewarding activity that brings a sense of purpose, achievement and wellbeing.

Whether planting seasonal flowers, tending to raised beds or watering pots, gardening provides gentle exercise and encourages people to stay active. It can also reduce stress, lift mood and create opportunities for residents to spend time together and share their gardening knowledge.

Eileen, who lives at The Rowans in Crowborough, is one of many residents who enjoys spending time in the garden. She said: “I love gardening and seeing all the flowers in bloom. It gives me so much pleasure to look out of my lounge at the beautiful display of colour every day. It always makes me feel calm and happy.”

It is wonderful to see residents taking pride in their surroundings and enjoying all the benefits that gardening and being outdoors can bring.

06/10/2026

We're delighted to share we've been awarded Highly Commended in the National Activity Providers Association Arts in Care Homes competition for our recent Arts in Care Homes Day celebrations at Oakwood Court Care Home.

As part of this year's theme, "Stories that connect us", residents, local school children and professional artists came together to create nature-inspired woodland walks through leaf printing, storytelling and shared conversations about nature, memories, sustainability and the changing seasons. Students from local schools worked alongside residents, helping to create beautiful artworks while building meaningful intergenerational connections.

The project demonstrated the powerful impact of creativity in care settings, supporting wellbeing, self-expression and social connection, while creating lasting memories for everyone involved.

We are incredibly proud of our residents, colleagues, school partners and The Painted Ladies for helping make the week such a success. 💚🎨🍂

Bolnore Village Primary School

01/10/2026

Today is Older People’s Day and we're celebrating the people at the heart of everything we do. As Sussex Housing & Care marks its 80th anniversary, we're reflecting on eight decades of friendship and support, and the incredible stories shared by the older people who live in our care homes and schemes.

From creating vibrant communities to inspiring us every day, our residents remind us that getting older isn't about slowing down, it's about continuing to live life with purpose, connection and joy.

Here's to celebrating older people today and every day. 🌟

East Sussex County Council West Sussex Partners in Care Partners in Care - East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Age UK East Sussex Ageing Well Festival

29/09/2026

🎉 Join us this October as we celebrate UK Older People's Day across our communities! 🎉

We've got a fantastic programme of FREE events coming up, including a scam awareness talk with a local PCSO, an Ageing Without Children coffee morning, a Happiness in Motion wellbeing session, and live music from the Sunshine Strummers ukulele band. ☕🎶💃

Everyone is welcome to come along, meet new people, learn something new and celebrate the contributions older people make to our communities.

Find out more and book your place here:
👉 https://www.sussexhousing.org.uk/news/join-us-as-we-celebrate-international-older-peoples-day-2988

East Sussex County Council Crowborough Town Council Wealden District Council Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance Wealden Dementia Action Alliance 💙