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Sharing some good news: Coronavirus update
Well, what a year it has been since that first lockdown of March 2020. The country has been gripped in fear, taken prisoner by an invisible enemy. But, at last − at…
The Old Rectory Virtual Tour
Please see below our virtual tour of The Old Rectory. Due to current COVID restrictions, this enables you to experience a tour of our nursing home in the comfort of your own…
Behind the scenes: An ongoing series of glimpses into everyday life at The Clavadel
Profile of Helen Collier, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead In the second in our series of ‘behind the scenes’ interviews, we spoke to Helen Collier – clinical lead of our physiotherapy department. Helen −…
Pride in professionalism: A message of thanks
Dear All, As I am sure we can all agree, these past months have been extraordinary times to be living through. People the world over have, by necessity, become accustomed to adopting…
The Spirit of the Age
At 11am on Friday 8th of May 2020 Britain fell silent in recognition of the 75th anniversary of VE Day 1945 – the day Germany made its unconditional surrender to the Allies…
Virtual Tour of The Clavadel
Please see below our virtual tour of The Clavadel. Due to current COVID restrictions, this enables you to experience a tour of our post operative rehabilitation facility in the comfort of your…
2020, THE YEAR OF THE RAT HAPPY (CHINESE NEW YEAR) Xīnnián kuàilè 新年快樂
New Year is the most important occasion in the Chinese calendar and one we decided was well worth celebrating. Each year is named after one of the twelve signs in the Chinese…
Feathered Friends
The majestic display made by birds of prey – swooping and diving in pursuit of their quarry – is a truly arresting sight to behold, yet it’s one rarely seen outside of…
Thirty years of happy memories
It seems had to believe, but on September 9, The Old Rectory celebrated its pearl anniversary; yes, 30 years of serving the good people of Surrey with exemplary healthcare in our own…
Dining Out
When it’s a fine summer’s day in England and you’re feeling relaxed, what could be better than to set up the barbecue and invite good company round to share your happiness? Well,…
Animal Magic
There are few amongst us who on seeing a kitten haven’t wanted to scoop it up and cuddle it. The therapeutic benefits of interacting with our furry (and feathered) friends is well…
Beside the seaside, beside the sea
“Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside…”; so, on the 4th of July, 10 residents and staff of The Old Rectory donned their sun hats and packed their sun cream,…
Puttin’ on the Glitz
For one day a year, everyone at The Geoghegan Group gets the chance to let their hair down at the annual staff party where we reward our hard-working staff and recognise their…
Puttin’ on the Glitz
For one day a year, everyone at The Geoghegan Group gets the chance to let their hair down at the annual staff party where we reward our hard-working staff and recognise their…
A very happy anniversary to us!
It seems like only yesterday we welcomed our first customers to The Clavadel, but Thursday, May 2, 2019 marked exactly five years since we first opened our doors to the public. On…
Happy fifth anniversary to The Clavadel!
On May 2, 2019 our friends at The Clavadel in Guildford took time out from their busy day to celebrate five years since first opening to the public; and how time has…