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Catch up on all the latest happenings in Gortacharn Residential & Nursing Home – from delicious pizza parties and relaxing coffee outings to creative arts and crafts sessions and special visits from cute pups. Read the October newsletter here.
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Oakmont Lodge, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare in Bangor, has unveiled a major £250,000 refurbishment. The investment has brought a fresh look to the care home, including renovated bedrooms, upgraded flooring, and new furniture – all designed to revitalise key areas within the home and create a hotel-style accommodation experience for residents. Ryan Smith, Chief Executive of Dunluce Healthcare, said: “At Dunluce Healthcare, we believe that investing in our facilities is an investment in the well-being of our residents. “We understand that transitioning to a new environment is a deeply personal experience, which is why we’ve made every effort…
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Ashley Robinson, Residential Manager at The Peninsula, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has been awarded Manager of the Year at the 2025 Heart of Peninsula Care Awards. Ashley, who has built a career spanning eight years at Dunluce Healthcare, started as a Care Assistant at Oakmont Lodge, one of Dunluce Healthcare’s five homes across Northern Ireland. Commenting on the achievement, Ashley said: “It is an honour to be named Care Manager of the Year. “Every resident in our care deserves to feel valued, empowered, and supported, and it’s a privilege to play a part in their journey. “At The…
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Amy Ruddle, Senior Care Assistant at The Peninsula, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has completed a remarkable 100km running challenge throughout May in support of Alzheimer’s Society. This ambitious feat, equivalent to two marathons, has seen Amy push herself and raise £500 for the vital work of the charity. Reflecting on her achievement, Amy said: “Running 100km in May was a tough challenge, but it was also a great way to raise funds and awareness for dementia, a cause close to my heart. “As a Senior Care Assistant, I have witnessed firsthand the impact dementia has on individuals and…
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Roy McKinty, a resident from Oakmont Lodge in Bangor, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has grown out his beard in support for Friends of the Cancer Centre. This feat has seen Roy raise over £500 for the vital work of the charity which provides support to cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland, with the official cheque handover taking place at Oakmont Lodge. Reflecting on his achievement, Roy said: “This challenge was a meaningful way for me to give back and highlight the incredible work of Friends of the Cancer Centre. “I’m deeply grateful for the encouragement I…
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Read all the latest news from The Peninsula in the March newsletter which can be viewed here.
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As part of its partnership with Linking Generations NI, Gortacharn Care Home in Fermanagh has completed a series of impactful intergenerational activities aimed at bridging the gap between older and younger people in the community. To mark Global Intergenerational Week, Gortacharn collaborated with three local primary schools – St. Ronan’s Primary School, The Moat Primary School, and Bunscoil an Traonaigh – for planting and gardening sessions, collaborative arts and crafts, musical performances and more. Each school brought a focus group of pupils aged 6–8 years old, who visited the care home for two to three sessions each Speaking on the…
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As the UK celebrates the 80th anniversary of VE Day, residents at Dunluce Healthcare have been reflecting on their memories of the celebrations that followed the momentous announcement that World War 2 was over. “It was a day I’ll never forget”, said Winifred Mullan, a resident at The Peninsula in Newtownards, who was only 15 at the time. “I paraded with the Girl Guides through the streets of Lisburn in the afternoon, before having a celebration tea with our company and heading back out in the evening. “There was a terrific atmosphere, and all of Lisburn was out on the…
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Gortacharn Nursing Home, located in Lisnaskea and owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has raised over £1000 for Marie Curie, an organisation that provides essential services for individuals with terminal illness and their families. The funds were raised through a series of community-driven events, including a Coffee Afternoon, raffle, and generous donations from visitors, family members of residents, and staff. The donation underscores Dunluce Healthcare’s dedication to community wellness as it equips Marie Curie with funds needed to make a positive impact in the Fermanagh area. Ryan Smith, Dunluce Healthcare’s Chief Executive, said: “We are thrilled to have raised such a significant…
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Amy Black, Senior Residential Lead at Bangor-based Oakmont Lodge, which is owned by Dunluce Healthcare, has been awarded Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Awards in the Health and Social Care category. Amy was praised for her exceptional commitment to professional development, compassionate approach to care, and her leadership in supporting both residents and staff. Amy commented: “It is an honour to be awarded Apprentice of the Year. “I’m incredibly grateful to my mentors and colleagues at Dunluce Healthcare who have supported me every step of the way. “My experience has not only developed…
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Dining
Delicious, well-balanced and nutritious meals, with a regularly changing menu from our resident chefs, providing home-made dishes using the best local ingredients.
Facilities
Self-care is important and feeling pampered is easy thanks to our wellbeing and salon facilities and regular visits from hairdressers, beauty therapists and masseuses.
Activities
Through fun and therapeutic activities such as dance classes, music sessions, games and arts and crafts, our residents maintain an active lifestyle and build friendships.
Categories of care
From full-time nursing and residential care to specialised care such as respite and palliative, our packages can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident.
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4 Castlebawn Road
Newtownards, BT23 8AL
028 9131 0296
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