A north care leader has scooped a national award, beating 10 other finalists to the Quality Assurance Leader title at the Social Care Leadership Awards in London. Jacqui Ferguson, Operations Director at Parklands Care Homes, was recognised for her commitment to improving care and supporting residents to live well. Jacqui, from Tain, has almost 40
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Care home residents are celebrating living life to the full in a new film released by Parklands Care Homes to mark International Day of Older Persons (1 October). ‘Still Game’ brings together residents from Parklands homes in Moray, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, as they talk about their interests and activities. The film features everything from
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Parklands Care Homes has become the first organisation to receive Highland Pride’s Community Ally Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity. The award recognises Parklands’ support for Highland Pride since 2023, together with its efforts to promote inclusion through Parklands Pride, a programme of live music and community events held across
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A care home in Grantown-on-Spey has achieved its highest-ever Care Inspectorate rating following an unannounced inspection. Inspectors awarded Lynemore a Grade 5 – Very Good – for supporting residents’ wellbeing, praising the team’s compassionate approach to care. The report said staff treated residents with “compassion, dignity and respect” and that people benefited from a team that
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Parklands Care Homes has celebrated Pride with events in Inverness and Aberlour, bringing residents, their families and care teams together through live music. Pittyvaich Care Home in Milton of Leys, Inverness, hosted performances by local singer Anthony Collesso and Scottish trad band Tuath as part of a day of Parklands Pride celebrations. A second event,
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Parklands Care Homes has announced a change in ownership, bringing to a close more than three decades under founder Ron Taylor’s leadership and marking the beginning of a new chapter for the organisation. Parklands has been acquired by Myriad Group, which owns Caring Homes, a leading UK care provider with homes across the UK, including
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Pittyvaich Care Home has celebrated its first anniversary with a special party for residents, families and staff. The 58-bed care home opened in Inverness in June 2025 as part of an £11 million investment by Parklands Care Homes. The anniversary comes just weeks after Pittyvaich received a positive first inspection from the Care Inspectorate. Following
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The manager of a Tain care home has been recognised at a national awards programme celebrating excellence in social care. Kate Walker, manager of Innis Mhor Care Home, part of the Parklands Care Homes group, received a High Commendation in the North and Midlands region of the Inspirational Care Home Manager category at the Stars
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Two Highland care homes have received positive inspection reports from the Care Inspectorate following routine unannounced inspections earlier this month. The two homes, Innis Mhor in Tain and Eilean Dubh in Fortrose, are part of the Parklands Care Homes group, which operates 13 homes across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. Inspectors spoke with residents, relatives,
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Parklands Care Homes has been shortlisted for four awards at the Stars of Social Care Awards, with nominations recognising the group, teams and individuals across the Highlands and Moray. The Parklands group is a finalist in the Outstanding Care Home Provider category, recognising its high care standards, investment in staff and continued growth across the
