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Awards, inspection results, events and stories from across the BIRA family of homes.

Welcome to Our New Website
Company news

Welcome to Our New Website

We've launched a new BIRA Care Homes website — making it easier for families to find their nearest home, read our inspection ratings and reviews, and get in touch.

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Bankhouse Named Among the Top 1% of Care Homes in the UK
Inspections & ratings

Bankhouse Named Among the Top 1% of Care Homes in the UK

Bankhouse Nursing Home has gone from ‘Requires Significant Improvement’ to ‘Good’ across all four areas with Care Inspectorate Wales — and is now rated 10/10 on carehome.co.uk, placing it in the top 1% of homes nationally.

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Celebrating Our Staff of the Year — Double Celebrations, Double Smiles
Life at BIRA

Celebrating Our Staff of the Year — Double Celebrations, Double Smiles

Across our homes, we came together to celebrate our annual staff awards and the festive season — recognising the people whose care and kindness make BIRA homes feel like home.

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Ashton Park Shines Bright with a Perfect 10!
Awards & recognition

Ashton Park Shines Bright with a Perfect 10!

Ashton Park Care Home has achieved a perfect 10 rating on carehome.co.uk — a rare honour earned by fewer than 1% of care homes across the UK.

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How to Support a Loved One Living in a Care Home
Family support

How to Support a Loved One Living in a Care Home

Family and friends play a vital role in maintaining emotional connection and wellbeing once a loved one moves into a care home. Here are some helpful ways to stay close.

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The Benefits of Choosing a Nursing or Care Home Near You
Choosing care

The Benefits of Choosing a Nursing or Care Home Near You

When a loved one's needs become too complex to manage at home, a trusted nursing or care home near you can make a world of difference.

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Cefn Lodge Rated ‘Good’ Across the Board by Care Inspectorate Wales
Inspections & ratings

Cefn Lodge Rated ‘Good’ Across the Board by Care Inspectorate Wales

Cefn Lodge in Skewen has been rated ‘Good’ across all sections in its first inspection under the new Care Inspectorate Wales ratings framework — the result of a remarkable turnaround for residents and families.

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