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Great to see Gareth Gates

What a show! Our residents from our specialist home, Staveley Birkleas , loved seeing Gareth Gates in Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons at the theatre in Bradford. 

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Love in the air this Valentine's Day

We celebrated Valentines Day this year with a party at our Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home, where we had three fabulous hampers that we sold raffle tickets for. The team did a wonderful job of setting up for the special party and thanks to chef Joanne, who gifted a single red rose to all of our ladies. 

Congratulations to tennis ace Luke Johnson

Congratulations to tennis ace, Luke Johnson who is the first player from Leeds to be ranked in the men's top 100. We have been supporting him for seven years and are very proud of his achievements. 

New rooms now available to reserve at Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood

An extension at our popular Brookfield Care Home, which is based in Nab Wood, Shipley is nearing completion, with eight brand new en-suite rooms now available for residents to reserve.

Czajka Care Group opens its doors to more residents at Currergate Nursing Home and Brookfield Care Home

Major extensions at our two popular and highly rated care and nursing homes for the elderly in West Yorkshire are nearing completion, with several new residents signed up and ready to move in, and just a few places remaining. 

Ladies that love knitting do a darn good job for neonatal unit

Jean Rhodes and Pauline Robinson have knitted more than 160 items for Bradford Royal Infirmary’s Neonatal Unit, after rising to a challenge set by a member of staff at our care home.

Jean, who is 89, and 83-year-old Pauline are members of the knit and natter group at our Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood, Shipley.

Christmas celebrations galore at Czajka Care Group

Currergate Nursing Home pulled out all of the festive stops to make a memorable day for all this Christmas and there was also a supurb spread at the Staveley Birkleas Christmas Fayre, which raised £500 for the residents' fund. There was plenty of festive fun at Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood too, where we even had a very special visit from Father Christmas! Thanks to our amazing teams for making so many wonderful memories.

CT is confirmed

CT celebrated her Confirmation at St Walburga's Catholic Church with EB, her family and key workers from Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home - the leading specialist home in the north. CT has proudly adopted the name Saint Anne-Maria. Congratulations CT. 

Pixel comes to visit

We are so luckily to regularily welcome Helen and Pets As Therapy dog, Pixel into our care home and nursing homes. The pair are always so friendly and bring so much joy to our residents and teams. 

What a circus!

Everyone had a great time at the Circus in Blackpool as part of our Halloween celebrations at our specialist home for people with disabilities - Staveley Birkleas.

Happy Halloween

Everyone had a spooktacular time at both Brookfield Care Home and Currergate Nursing Home this Halloween. We had a fabulous magician and invited all the grandchildren of residents and staff at Currergate to come and enjoy our Halloween celebration. Both teams also decorated the homes so creatively and everyone enjoyed dressing up. 

Currergate Nursing Home raise £200 for Breast Cancer Research

What an amazing effort by the Currergate Nursing Home team who raised £200 for Breast Cancer Research with a raffle and cake stall. 

A warm welcome for new recruits at our family run care group

We have made some key new appointments and promotions across our three nursing and care homes in Nab Wood and Steeton.

Half the homes at a stunning new retirement development sold off plan

Half of the new retirement homes being built at the popular Fairmount Park development in Nab Wood, Shipley have already sold off plan.

Czajka Care Group goes for gold and brings prestigious award home again

We have been reaccredited with the prestigious Gold Standard Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award at two of our homes. 

Czajka Care Group celebrate 40 years of care

This summer we are celebrating our 40th anniversary.

Czajka Care Group was established in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, in 1983. Our owner and managing director, Konrad Czajka has recently been recognised for his outstanding commitment to the care industry, attending a special Garden Party at Buckingham Palace as part of coronation celebrations.

 

Care group offers chefs the perfect recipe for a tasty work life balance

We have launched a recruitment drive to grow our team of qualified chefs and we are already enticing candidates who are turning their backs on the bright lights of city centre venues, in return for daytime working hours.

Karl Minott is the latest chef to join Czajka Care Group after previously working as head chef in city centre kitchens for one of Europe’s largest craft brewers and serving up BBQ style food for a well-known restaurant chain

Buckingham Palace garden party

Our owner and managing director, Konrad Czajka, has been recognised for his outstanding commitment to the care industry over the last 40 years, attending a special Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Plans to expand at Currergate Nursing Home to meet demand

Work to extend our popular Steeton Nursing Home has started, after planning approval was granted for the first phase of development, which will create dozens of new full-time jobs.

We are hiring - care assistants and chefs!

Are you looking for a new job? We have some vacancies for care assistants and chefs.

Contact Amy Bland: amy.bland@czajka.co.uk

Fun times at Fountains Abbey

What a great day out at Fountains Abbey for our residents from Staveley Birkleas - our fabulous specialist nursing home for adults with disabilities. 

We always make sure we plan a wide range of day trips and activities asking our residents where they want to go and what they want to see.

Watch this space for regular updates on our exciting outings! 

 

Plans to build on retirement offering in Nab Wood

We are planning to make a multi-million-pound investment in our flagship Fairmount Park development in Nab Wood near Saltaire. As part of the plans, Brookfield Care Home will also benefit from a major extension and improvements programme in order to merge with Fairmount Nursing Home, which will be demolished to make way for eight stunning new purpose-built retirement houses and apartments.

A Coronation to remember

We pulled out all the stops to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Residents from our four homes, their families and friends all enjoyed fabulous parties to celebrate the memorable occasion.

An exciting Easter at family run care group

We organised several ‘egg-citing’ activities this Easter and have even more fun activities planned during spring.

Brookfield birthdays galore

We have hosted some wonderful 'big' birthdays recently at our Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood near Saltaire and Shipley. 

A 'blooming' lovely surprise at Beanlands Nursing Home

What a fabulous surprise from Audrey Asquith Florist who bought the most gorgeous bouquet of flowers for our lovely resident at Beanlands Nursing Home who used to own the shop.

Ladies (and gentleman) that lunch!

Our residents from our Brookfield Care home had a lovely lunch out at the Noble Comb in Saltaire. 

Up up and away at South Yorkshire Air Museum

Our residents from our specialist home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas in Nab Wood - took to the skies when they visited South Yorkshire Air Museum. 

Mothers Day delight at Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills

What an amazing Mothers Day celebration at Beanlands Nursing Home. With the most gorgeous bouquets of flowers and a special afternoon tea. Well done everyone for making it such a special day.

Red Nose day fun at specialist care home

Did you know that Red Nose Day was created by some comedians getting together to help produce a smile during tough times? Well there were plenty of smiles at our specialist home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas in Nab Wood - this Red Nose Day and lots of tasty biscuits too!

Easter crafts at Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood

The crafts are out at Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood! Our residents have created some beautiful cards for Easter. 

Call all chefs!

We are currently recruiting and would encourage any chefs to get in touch:

careers@czajka.co.uk or call 01274 586 437. 

Mothers Day Hamper raffle tickets now available at Fairmount Nursing Home

We have made a gorgeous Mothers Day hamper and are selling raffle tickets at our Fairmount Nursing home.

Contact Zoe on 07306 550 329 or 01274 592922 to by a strip for £1.

Carole from Cats Pyjamas pays a visit to Beanlands Nursing Home

What fun we had at Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills when Carole from Cats Pyjamas came to perform for our residents, who really enjoyed joining in!

Fun and games at Beanlands Nursing Home

What a great afternoon of fun and games we have had an Beanlands Nursing home. With a floor quiz game, connect 4 and dominoes we were all ready for a cup of tea after all the competition! 

Birthday celebrations galore

Happy 91st birthday to Lena who lives with us in our Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood and Happy 95th birthday to Ambrose who lives with us at our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills. 

Brookfield care home promotions

We have promoted two of our dedicated team members to joint deputy managers. Helen Larkin and Adelajda Przykaza have worked for our family-run business for a total of more than 10 years.

Bodyguard theatre trip

What a wonderful trip to the theatre to see The Bodyguard musical four our residents from our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. 

Residents bloom at flower arranging session

Residents at our Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton really enjoyed the flower arranging session we organised and they created some very attractive arrangements. 

Happy Birthday Marjorie

103 years young! Congratulations to Marjorie who lives with us at Brookfield Care Home. She had a lovely day celebrating with us all. 

Love is in the air at care and nursing homes

Love was in the air across all of our homes this Valentines Day. With lovely meals, live music, live singing and some creative card making, everyone had a great time!

Happy Birthday Beryl

Beryl's 96th birthday bash at Fairmount Nursing Home was great fun! 

Cocoa's visit to Beanlands Nursing Home is music to our ears

We had a fantastic visit from Cocoa the therapy dog and her owner Mary recently. We have also had some wonderful musical  entertainment from two live music groups - Fourth Saxophone Quartet and Ivory & Strings.

It is great to have such a varied mix of visitors coming to entertain our residents. 

Time for some virtual reality at Brookfield Care Home

We have been so busy doing some fabulous baking, music for health sessions and to top everything off we had a great time entering a virtual reality world! Our residents were so keen to put on the 3D goggles and see some amazing animals. 

103 years young!

Glenys had a great time celebrating her 100th birthday at Fairmount Nursing Home in Nab Wood. A special thanks to Lauren Giles for the most amazing cake!  

Fun at Fairmount Nursing Home

We are so proud of all the wonderful activities that take place at Fairmount Nursing Home. From baking, bingo, to dominoes, draughts and even playdoh, there is always something creative for our residents to take part in.

Big birthday for Audrey at Brookfield Care Home

We loved helping Audrey celebrate her 93rd birthday at Brookfield Care Home.

Arts and crafts at Brookfield Care Home

We had great fun at Brookfield Care home during our arts and crafts session. We run regular sessions like this that are always popular with our residents. 

Party time at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton

With a lovely meal, live music and some dancing everyone had a great party at Currergate Nursing Home. A huge thanks to the team for the lovely decorations and arranging such a special time where everyone was able to make some lovelt memories. 

Baking at Brookfield Care Home

Baking at Brookfield Care home is always great fun. So is eating the mix from the bowl! 🍰

Music for health at Brookfield Care Home

Who knew you can have such fun with plastic plates?! Our latest 'music for health' session at Brookfield Care Home showed we could! With some healthy competition and plenty of rhythm based movement our residents loved it.

Memory tree dedication at Beanlands Nursing Home

We have a lovely tradition at our Beanlands Nursing Home, where we remember those who have passed away by placing a handmade glass bottle angel on our memory tree - they will always be in our hearts. 💕

Konrad Czajka talks to The Yorkshire Times

Our managing director and owner of Czajka Care Group recently featured in The Yorkshire Times. Find out what he talked to the publication about in this feature. 

Welcoming new residents in 2023

We have already welcomed several new residents across all five of our Yorkshire care and nursing homes this year, and we are now encouraging anyone considering a similar move to take a tour of our highly rated homes.

Beanlands Nursing Home have fun fundraising

We have had a great time raising money for our Residents' Fund and the Alzheimer’s Society with our Christmas Fair at Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills. We also had plenty of fun when Paul Bryan gave us a wonderful live show with some impressive costume changes – we didn’t know Rudolph could sing!  

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Czajka Care Group

Christmas preparations are in full swing at all five of our family-run care and nursing homes. 

Christmas time at Brookfield Care Home

Brookfield Care home has gone all out again with some fantastic decorations and a wonderful tree 🎄.

The elves did a great job helping too! 

People in Nab Wood can bank on a warm welcome at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park

Anyone struggling to heat their home during the cost of living crisis, can drop into The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park and enjoy a warm welcome and hot drink free of charge, courtesy of Czajka Care Group.

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas

With lots of fun activities planned this Christmas, including a visit to the local garden center, a Christmas Fare, a Coffee Morning, Christmas Lunch, Christmas Party and some Carol Singing, our residents at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton are feeling festive. 🎄🎅🎁☃️

Tong Garden Centre trip a big hit with residents

Our trip to Tong Garden Centre was a huge hit with our residents from Currergate Nursing Home. It was so Christmassy, and we had a tasty lunch and even bumped into Father Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁

Czajka cares about your career

We are recruiting, as more residents are choosing to move into our five popular care homes and nursing homes in Nab Wood near Shipley, Steeton and Cross Hills – between Skipton and Keighley.

Cocoa spreads much love at Beanlands Nursing Home

It was such a delight to see Cocoa at our Beanlands Nursing Home spreading much love. She spent time with our residents and really enjoyed being fussed over. 

Blackpool illuminations shine bright

Blackpool illuminations didn’t disappoint - what a stunning display!  Our residents from our special home – Staveley Birkleas – had the best day out!

A day to always remember

Remembrance Day is always such an important day that we mark with respect. The teams and the residents have made some wonderfully creative memorials that we display with pride throughout our homes. At the going down of sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

In the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The team in Currergate Nursing Home were all in the pink as they raised funds for breast cancer support, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  

Dreams do really come true

Angie who lives with us at our special home - Staveley Birkleas - had the time of her life seeing Robbie Williams live in concert!

Happy Birthday Michael!

Happy 80th birthday to Michael who lives with us at our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills. He had a great day celebrating with us and his family, and enjoyed his amazing cake, balloons and gifts.

Boundary Mill bound for the Currergate Crew

The Currergate crew were in great spirits when we hit the shops! You can't beat a trip to Boundary Mill before Christmas!

Cocoa brings her unique brand of therapy to Beanlands Nursing Home

Pet therapy dog Cocoa and her owner, Mary, were welcomed into Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills recently. Everyone was delighted to see them, and we can't wait for their next visit!

Fabulous fundraising coffee morning

What a fabulous fundraising coffee morning we had at Currergate Nursing Home. A HUGE thank you to the residents, family and friends who came and joined us for cream teas, cake and the raffle! Also, well done to the team for organising the event!

Messing about on the water

Our residents from Beanlands Nursing Home had a great day out on the canal and enjoyed fish and chips on the boat too. We always make sure we plan a varied number of trips and outings and the boat along the canal is one of our most popular outings. 

Halloween spectacular across our homes

We always make a real effort to mark special dates in the calendar year, and this Halloween was no different! With some fabulous pumpkin carving, spooky decorations, and wonderful parties it was a Halloween spectacular to remember across all of our nursing and care homes.

Fairmount Park – a place to live, laugh and love

Fairmount Park in Nab Wood, Shipley is home to a thriving retirement community, a popular members-only leisure club and Fairmount Nursing Home.

 

Special days out for special people at our home for younger people

Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home is one of the North of England’s leading specialist nursing homes. We provide specialist care for younger people and run a fabulous progamme of events, activities and day trips. Recently the team have taken our residents to the Birds of Prey Centre, the Yorkshire Air Museum and Singing in the Rain at Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. 

Fairmount Park residents help Ukrainians find refuge in Shipley

The social committee of our thriving retirement community at Fairmount Park in the Nab Wood area of Shipley, have raised £2,000 for a charitable organisation helping Ukrainian refuges.

 

Fairmount Park residents association give thanks

Annette and Christine were delighted to receive a lovely letter of thanks and flowers from the Residents Association at Fairmount Park in Nab Wood, Shipley for all their hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic. 
 
Both have both demonstrated great commitment, constantly going above and beyond for the Residents of Fairmount Park, preparing and delivering food during lockdowns and also working tirelessly in the bar and restaurant, when allowed to reopen.
 
They were also thanked for their wonderful cooperation working with the Social Committee to help organise so manyevents and functions. 

Exotic visitors welcomed to Beanlands nursing home in Cross Hills

Our residents at our Beanlands Nursing Home welcomed some exotic animals from Peditors in Shipley. They all had a great time petting the animals and finding out about their routines. 

Another fun day trip for our younger residents from our Staveley Birkleas specialist home in Nab Wood

Our younger residents who live at our specialist home, Staveley Birkleas, had a great time at the Eden Camp Modern History Museum. 

Green fingers at Brookfield care home in Nab Wood

Audrey and Colin have been putting their excellent gardening skills to good use in our accessible, raised flower beds at our Brookfield Care Home.

Alpacas visit Currergate nursing home in Steeton

We were so excited to welcome our Alpaca friends to our Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton between Skipton and Keighley. 

Happy 25th anniversary

Happy anniversary to the amazing Jill. 25 years of loyalty and professional dedication at Czajka Care Group - we are lucky to have you. Thank you to everyone from the team at Fairmount Nursing Home. 

Trip to Tropical World

We had another fun day out with our residents from our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas - with a trip to Tropical World in Leeds. 

We do like to be beside the sea!

We had a fabulous trip to Blackpool with our residents from our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. 

A Jubilee to remember at Czajka Care Group

June was full of excitement and celebrations at Czajka Care Group, with a wonderful array of Jubilee events and parties across our five family-run care homes and nursing homes in West Yorkshire.

With parties, BBQ's DJ's, live music and even a candy floss making machine - we welcomed so many family and friends to our parties and will always remember the Jubilee! 

Czajka backs Yorkshire tennis ace for a fifth consecutive year

We have sponsored local tennis player, Luke Johnson, from Roundhay in Leeds for a fifth year.

Residents have a spring in their step following fun outings and special celebrations

Our residents have had a great time exploring many of the fun things to do across Yorkshire recently. 

Daniel Czajka shares his passion for climbing

Our very own human resources manager, Daniel Czajka, featured in the Yorkshire Post recently talking about his passion for climbing. 

The positive power of a pet is clear at our homes

Our team and residents at Czajka Care Group have welcomed several furry friends into our care and nursing homes, located across West Yorkshire.

 

New manager at Brookfield care home

Jonathan Ward has been appointed at Brookfield Care Home, as its new manager. 

Jonathan has worked in the care industry for more than nine years and been with Czajka Care Group for two. He joined the family run firm as a deputy manager at its Fairmount Nursing Home, which is also in Nab Wood, Shipley. He was promoted to acting manager there, before moving across to Brookfield Care Home this year.

 

Brilliant birthday for Betty

We had a brilliant birthday celebration for Betty at our Currergate Nursing Home. 100 years young and always smiling.

Day trip with fabulous fish and chips

Although the food at Currergate Nursing Home is first class, we like to take our residents out for meals too. You simply can't go wrong with fish and chips from Murgatroyds. 

Easter bonnets and bouquets at Currergate Nursing Home

Our residents had a great time making some wonderful Easter bonnets and bouquets of flowers to celebrate Easter. 

Chinese New Year at The Clubhouse

We help people celebrate many events at our fabulous Clubhouse, which is located on Fairmount Park in Nab Wood, Shipley. Contact Annette on 01274 531913 or email clubhouse@czajka.co.uk for more details. 

Music For Health visit Brookfield Care Home

Another recent session at our Brookfield Care Home was the Music For Health visit. A great way for our residents to get active and enjoy a fun activity together. 

Pets As Therapy visit to Brookfield care home

What a wonderful visit from the lovely Pets As Thearpy doggy. There were lots of cuddles all round! 

Some more musical moments at Beanlands nursing home

The talented Deborah from Musical Moments visited our Beanlands Nursing Home recently. She got everybody inolved with some great tunes and plenty of enthusiasm. 

Afternoon tea to celebrate Mother's Day

We had a great time celebrating Mother's Day at our Beanlands Nursing Home. With a wonderful afternoon tea and flowers for all our amazing mums. 

Big birthdays at Beanlands nursing home

We celebrated two big birthdays at Beanlands Nuring Home recently. Happy 90th Birthday to Dennis and Happy 95th Birthday to Joan. 

Sing song at Beanlands nursing home

Carole entertained our residents at Beanlands Nursing Home with some wonderful songs recently. Everyone joined in and had a great time.

Happy Birthday Simon

Happy Birthday Simon! Everyone at our specialist care home, Staveley Birkleas had a great time helping him celebrate his special day - and check out that cake!! 

Big garden bird watch at Fairmount nursing home

As part of the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch our activities coordinator helped our residents at our Fairmount nursing home to upcycle some old milk cartons to make some fabulous bird feeders. 

One to one activities for our residents at our specialist home for younger people with disabilities

One to one time is always really important for our younger people at our specialist home - Staveley Birkleas in Nab Wood Shipley. We make it a priority to work on a one to one basis with our residents doing activities they love - whether that's painting, reading, puzzles or bingo!

A family-friendly welcome awaits at our excellent local nursing homes

We are renowned in Yorkshire for our family-friendly approach and excellent standards of care – which is why our nursing homes and care homes in Shipley, Keighley and Skipton are so popular.

 

Dignity Action Day at Fairmount nursing home

Meet our dignity champions - chef Jo, carer Kelly, manager Emma and activities coordinator Gretl.
They are responsible for promoting confidence, respect, positive self esteem and person centered care at our Fairmount nursing home in Nab Wood, Shipley. To celebrate Dignity Action Day we organised lots of activities including writing messages on the leaves of the digna-tree and an afternoon tea. 

Fairmount nursing home residents see in 3D

Our wonderful new activities coordinator, helped two of our residents from Fairmount Nursing Home in Nab Wood complete this 3-D wooden dinosaur puzzle. It tested all of their willpower, but with excellent teamwork, they did it!

Christmas joy throughout our nursing homes and care homes

We hosted Christmas parties, delicious Christmas Day lunches and had some wonderful decorations and Christmas trees on display across all of our care homes and nursing homes. It was a very joyous time for everyone. We even had live music and entertainment too!  

Gifts galore at Christmas

The generosity of friends, family, colleagues, and local businesses was heartwarming this Christmas. Every single one of our residents had wonderful presents to open and we all had a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas jumper day and more at Staveley Birkleas, our specialist home for younger people

We celebrated Christmas in style at Staveley Birkleas with a delicious Christmas lunch at our home, a very wolley Christmas jumper day, a fabulous Christmas hamper was raffled off and some exciting trips to the cinema and theatre! 

Christmas fun and games at Staveley Birkleas specialist home

What a great Christmas party! Our residents at our specialist nursing home for younger people, Staveley Birkleas, had a cracking Christmas dinner with all the trimmings at Noble Comb!

Elf Day at Beanlands nursing home

 

Our staff and residents from our Beanlands nursing home enjoyed a special ‘Elf Day’, where staff dressed up as elves and posed for ‘elfie selfies’ with residents, as part of a national fundraising campaign run by the Alzheimer’s Society.

Elf Day at Brookfield care home

Our staff and residents have enjoyed a special ‘Elf Day’, where staff dressed up as elves and posed for ‘elfie selfies’ with residents, as part of a national fundraising campaign run by the Alzheimer’s Society.

 

 

 

Theatre trip to see Dirty Dancing

Another fabulous day out for our Staveley Birkleas residents at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford to see Dirty Dancing. What a show!

Ghostbuster cinema trip

Our Staveley Birkleas residents had a great time at the cinema seeing the new Ghostbusters film.

Elf on the shelf

Our very own Elf On The Shelf arrived at our Brookfield Care Home in December. He was a bit difficult to spot (being so small) but we managed to find him in the end!!

The Clubhouse, Fairmount Park

There ain't no party like a Clubhouse party! Check out our pictures on our Facebook page that show what a wonderful job our dedicated team do to create really special memories. Our rooms at Fairmount Park Clubhouse, off Nab Wood Drive, Nab Wood, Shipley, BD18 4EU, are available to hire for all kinds of events, with delicious food and a great bar. Call Annette on 01274 531913 or email clubhouse@czajka.co.uk for more details.

Happy birthday Frances!

Frances had a birthday to remember at our Beanlands nursing home. We hosted a great birthday party, with cake, balloons and more! 

Happy 100th birthday to the marvelous May

We were absolutely delighted to help May celebrate her 100th birthday at our Brookfield care home in Nab Wood, Shipley recently. Her daughters, Jackie and Sue, celebrated with us and our wonderful chef made the most delicious cake. Read the full story for details of her life. 

Loving the live music at Brookfield care home

Our residents at our Brookfield Care Home had a great time singing and dancing to the live music provided by Andy Wiseman. We can't wait to have him come back and perform for us again soon. 

Garden centre visit gets everyone in the Christmas spirit

Our Currergate Nursing Home residents had a great day out at Tong Garden Centre and are feeling very much in the Christmas spirit! Can anyone spot the polar bear?!

Beanlands nursing home visit Woodbank Nurseries in Bingley

First trip out for our residents from our Beanlands Nursing Home for a while - and what a great time was had by all! Woodbank Nurseries - Harden, Bingley did not disappoint. We had a lovely lunch and plenty of fun on the penny machine.

Bonfire Night at Czajka Care Group

Big bangs and plenty of sparkle on Bonfire Night at our care homes and nursing homes. Our residents love to get together and celebrate special events and this Bonfire Night went off with a bang thanks to our wonderful team at Czajka Care group.

Happy Halloween!

Some spooky times were had this Halloween across all of our care and nursing homes. The time, effort and creativity that went into the decoration was awesome! With Halloween parties galore – everyone had a great time!

TJ cooks up a storm at specialist home

Another feast prepared by the talented TJ in our specially adapted kitchen for residents at our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. Next step - MasterChef!! 

Brookfield care home goes wild for new guests!

Our residents and staff at our Brookfield Care Home went 'into the wild' this week with some special visitors!

Some special visitors at Beanlands Nursing Homes

Our residents from our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills between Skipton and Keighley were very brave handling all the exotic animals from Zoo Lab! 

Care to join us?

Anyone looking for a rewarding new role in care is being encouraged to attend Czajka Care Group’s Jobs Fair on Thursday 4th November, between 10am and 3pm, at our dedicated training centre on 3 Moorhead Lane, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 4JH.

Day trips are back!

We love exploring everything that our local communities have to offer, and our residents have enjoyed some fabulous trips recently to Eden Camp Moderm History Museum, Noble Comb for a tasty lunch and Cineworld to see the latest James Bond film.

A golden season at our popular care homes

As summer fades away, and the golden season of autumn arrives, our team and residents at our five nursing and care homes have been reflecting on the many achievements and celebrations that have been shared this year.

Special times at a very special care group

This month has seen residents and our caring team mark many special occasions, from birthdays and baby showers to retirements and a very special ‘wish’ day.   

Residents enjoy a kick about with local footballer

We loved welcoming footballer, Aaron Batley, to our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. 
Our sponsorship of Aaron helps the Supporting Charities Football Club, which raises money for various charities and our footy mad residents loved having a kick about and talking all things football with Aaron! 

Arts and crafts skills on display at specialist Staveley Birkleas nursing home

Our residents at our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas in have been showcasing their fabulous arts and crafts skills recently. 

All visitors are welcome at Czajka Care Group - especially our four legged friend Coco!

We were absolutely delighted to welcome Pets As Therapy dog Coco and her owner Mary to our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills, between Keighley and Skipton recently. 

Charities score thanks to footballer sponsorship by Czajka

We are really excited to be sponsoring Aaron Batley from Supporting Charities Football Club. 

The Charity Football Club is based in Bradford and play all over the country raising funds for many organisations and charities - over £73,000 raised and donated to date with ex professional players, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale stars and TV personalities all playing. At the last game £3,500 was raised for Cash for Kids & Rotherham Chartity Hospital. 

Flower arranging at Currergate Nursing Home, Steeton

We are so lucky to have a fabulous light-filled conservatory, where we can get together and enjoy all sorts of group activities at our Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton. 

Our residents created some attractive flower arrangements and planted up some pots that will go in our stunning gardens. 

Baby shower time at Staveley Birkleas

Congratulations to Melissa who works at our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. 

We held a fabulous baby shower for and wish her all the very best for the future. 

A 'pawsome' visit to Staveley Birkleas specialist home

Look who came to visit our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas. 

Our residents loved speding time with Holly and Frania who were the perfect pooches. 

We do like to be beside the seaside!

We had a fabulous day trip to Morecambe recently. The weather was kind to us and our Currergate Nursing Home ladies had a great time enjoying the sea air, local sights and a lovely lunch out. 

Love, light, and positivity shines through at our homes

June and July have been full of love, light and positivity at our five local care and nursing homes.

As part of the first NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day, the creative and hard-working teams at Fairmount Nursing Home and Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood, Shipley and Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton and Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills went all out to make sure everyone felt valued and appreciated.

NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day

As part of the first NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day, our creative and hard-working teams went all out to make sure everyone felt valued and appreciated.

The brightly colored balloons that decorated our five care homes and nursing homes were a real delight for everyone and symbolised the positivity shown by our teams throughout the pandemic.

Congratulations to the England Euro 2020 squad - what a match!

Our residents really enjoyed the UEFA Euro 2020 football match last night. We made hand-made flags and supported the team – football is coming home!

Wimbledon tennis quiz at Staveley Birkleas specialist nursing home

Our residents have been really interested in Wimbledon, with many watching the matchs and taking a keen interest in the popular tennis tournament. To celebrate Wimbledon, we organised a special tennis quiz and it was game, set and match for our Staveley Birkleas residents! 

Celebration of the first NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day

Today we celebrated the first NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day🌈

Thank you to our wonderful teams for their incredible contribution during the pandemic 🌈 

Wimbledon here we come!

It's that time of the year, when the strawberries and Pimms come out! Our residents at our Beanlands Nursing Home really enjoyed their tasty treats and we followed them up with some ice-cream. 

Come on England!

We have all been enjoying the Euro 2020 football competition. At our specialist home, Staveley Birkleas, our wonderful activities co-ordinator organised for everyone to watch the match on the big screen and decorated the games room with flags. We had a tasty takeaway pizza at half time and celebrated the winning goals! Come on England! 

More birthday celebrations at Staveley Birkleas

Margi had a great time celebrating her 66th birthday with her friends at our Stavely Birkleas specialist nursing home. Check out her amazing cake! 

Happy Birthday CT

We had a great time helping CT celebrate her birthday. CT lives at our specialist nursing home for younger people - Staveley Birkleas.  Her cake was a work of art! 

Games afternoon alfresco at our specialist nursing home Staveley Birkleas

We have regular games afternoons, but when the weather is nice we always like to get outside to run them. It's great to be able to enjoy the sunshine in our easily accessible outdoor space at our specialist home, Staveley Birkleas, where we care for younger people. 

Green fingers galore at Currergate nursing home

Some of our ladies have been helping with the planting. We have accessible raised beds which makes potting up plants much easier for everyone. 

Fish and chips in the sunshine

We have really been enjoying eating outside. Alfresco dining in the sunshine is a real treat and we had some very tasty fish and chips at our Currergate Nursing Home. 

'Ready Steady Bake' at our Currergate nursing home

We have been sharing some old family recipes ... its been a case of 'Ready Steady Bake' at our Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton. 

National Carers Week at Czajka Care Group

So much love, kindness thanks and treats for all our wonderful and desreving team during National Carers Week. 

Father's Day celebrations

Father's Day was a fun packed day of celebration with darts, dominos, pies and a pint (or glass of wine!) at Beanlands Nursing Home, plus a plant and chocolate gift. What a celebration! 

A special approach to working in care

Halina Swakowska is part of a team of 70 dedicated professionals at one of the most respected specialist nursing homes in the north of England - our Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home. Read about her journey in this feature. 

Steeton nursing home celebrates platinum jab status

Our Steeton Nursing Home has been awarded the highest award possible by the department of health and wellbeing, after 100% of its team received their first Covid-19 vaccination. 

Czajka Care Group blossoms as restrictions are lifted

This year has brought its challenges, but as the saying goes, ‘where flowers bloom, so does hope’ and our managing director  is feeling very hopeful for the rest of 2021.  

Keep fit classes at Brookfield Care Group

Keeping fit at Brookfield Care Home thanks to Sue's motivational exercise classes.

Happy Birthday Betty

We were delighted to help Betty, who lives with us at our Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton celebrate her 99th birthday. We bought 99 red balloons and had a great party.🎈❤️

RIP Prince Philip

Our residents at our care homes and nursing homes marked the passing of Prince Philip and paid their respects to the remarkable Duke of Edinburgh.

A warm welcome awaits at Czajka Care Group’s homes

Now that the Government’s Covid-19 rules have been relaxed, we have  been able to welcome family and friends back into our five nursing and care homes in West and North Yorkshire.

Digital marketing expert Brendan celebrates his qualification

Congratulations to Staveley Birkleas resident Brendan for achieving his certificate of achievement in The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - we are all very proud of him.

The great Currergate Nursing Home bake off!

Here are some of our ladies enjoying baking togther at our Currergate Nursing Home. 

Ramadan celebrations

Before Ramadan began we celebrated with a themed quiz and delicious food at our specialist nursing home, Staveley Birkleas.

Sunday morning relaxation at Currergate Nursing Home

Sunday mornings at Currergate Nursing Home are a time to be together and enjoy some magazines and puzzles

Karaoke afternoon at Staveley Birkleas

What a party! Our residents at our specialist nursing home, Staveley Birkleas, were all in great voice for our Karaoke afternoon.

Happy Birthday Doreen

A great big Happy Birthday to the lovely Doreen, who celebrated her 95th birthday with us at Currergate Nursing Home recently.

Easter extravaganza at Czajka Care Group

We had so much fun at  Easter making Easter baskets and hats and watching our Easter chicks hatch. 

Easter chicks at Brookfield Care Home

Easter eggs of a slightly different kind at our Brookfield Care Home!

Greek Independence Day

We held a fabulous celebration at our specialist care home, Staveley Birkleas for Greek Independence Day. Thanks to Alina & Nidah for organising everything and our talented cooks Hazel & Tom who created a Greek feast.

Birthday fun for Rita at Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home

We helped Rita, who lives with us at our specialist care home Staveley Birkleas, celebrate her 77th birthday with flowers, cake and friends - the best way to spend a birthday!

Free week of care at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton

Anyone who is considering making a move into a nursing home in April, May or June can benefit from a week of free care at our popular Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton.

Families welcomed at Czajka Care Home

The families of our residents have finally been able to come and visit their loved ones and its be a real delight to see them reuinted. 

Homemade bird feeders created at Fairmount Nursing Home

Our talented residents at Fairmount Park made some fabulous homemade bird feeders that we will put in the garden to attract the birds. Spring is in the air!

St Patrick's Day celebrations

We organised a number of activities and events across all five of our care homes and nursing homes to celebrate St Patrick's Day. From flower arranging, to St Patrick's Day themed menus for lunch, through to a fabulous party at our specialist home which cares for younger people with diabilities. 

Exercise classes give care home residents a welcome boost

We are helping residents to boost their physical and mental strength by launching a series of bespoke ‘lockdown proof’ exercise classes and programmes.

 

Government ease visiting rules for care homes and nursing homes

From 8th March our residents will be allowed to hold hands with a regular indoor visitor under new Government plans to ease lockdown restrictions in England. Visitors will be required to take a Covid-19 lateral flow test before entry and must wear PPE. 

 

Marjorie celebrates 101st birthday at Brookfield care home

Congratulations to Marjorie, who has turned 101 years old. We felt very privileged to help her celebrate such a special day at Brookfield care home.

'Robbie Williams' sends special birthday message

We always like to make birthdays a really memorable day for all of our residents. Last week we organised a very special birthday surprise for Angie, who lives with us at our specialist nursing home, Staveley Birkleas. 

A great big thank you to our wonderful and caring teams

We all know how hard everyone has been working recently to ensure everyone at our homes are safe, happy and well-cared for.

As a little thank you, we organised for some rather tasty Domino's pizzas to be delivered to the teams at Fairmount Nursing Home, Brookfield Care Home, Currergate Nursing Home, Beanlands Nursing Home and Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home. 

 

Residents at Currergate nursing home cook up some tasty treats

We always like to organise events and activities that our residents can get involved with together. We like to ask our residents about their interests and many of them really enjoy baking. 

New appointment is a real ‘comfort’ for residents at specialist nursing home

We have appointed a new registered manager at our Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home which is one of the most respected specialist nursing homes in the north of England.

Plenty of love on display this Valentine's Day at Czajka's care and nursing homes

To celebrate Valentine's Day our residents have been taking part in a number of fun craft activities. 

Heart warming message of thanks from caring family

Our team at Currergate Nursing Home received some heart-warming words of thanks from one of the families of a resident.  We have framed the beautiful and thoughtful letter and have displayed it with pride in our home. 

15 carers continue their training during pandemic to achieve impressive set of qualifications

15 of our talented care workers have achieved new industry qualifications whilst working at our care and nursing homes.

Outstanding care home group ushers in a new era as residents are vaccinated

Our residents at Fairmount Nursing Home, Brookfield Care Home and Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home, which are all in Nab Wood near Shipley, as well as Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton and Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills, which are both between Skipton and Keighley, have received their vaccines against Covid-19.

 

After 80 years of combined service, Julie and Janice retire

Two of our dedicated nurses are retiring after each spending 40 years in the care industry. Janice Shaw has spent the last 28 years of her career at Czajka Care Group and Julie Walters has spent the last six years with our family-run company.

New residents welcomed and virtual tours on offer to anyone considering a move

We have welcomed several new residents across all five of our West Yorkshire care and nursing homes over the last few months. We are now encouraging anyone who might be considering a move in 2021, to take a virtual tour of our impressive highly rated homes.

Local care company keen to give carers some respite

Eight in ten carers are working harder, with fewer breaks, since the pandemic began, and three-quarters said they were exhausted, according to a survey of almost 6,000 unpaid carers who completed a Carers UK online questionnaire. 

Buyers flock to West Yorkshire retirement homes

We have seen a surge in demand for our purpose-built retirement homes and have sold five properties to the over 55s at our popular retirement developments in Nab Wood and Steeton recently. 

Caring duo set to retire after more than 65 years of combined service at Czajka Care group

Two care industry professionals who have worked at Czajka Care Group for more than 65 years between them are retiring this month.

Flower arranging workshop blooms at Staveley Birkleas specialist home

Our residents at our specilist home Staveley Birkleas, which cares for young people from the age of 18 through to 64, who have a variety of needs, had a great time flower arranging with Alina. 

Changing rooms comes to Czajka

Tania who lives with us at our specialist nursing home, Staveley Birkleas, is over the moon with her person centred bedroom makeover.

 

Quiz questions are a family affair

Some of our residents at Brookfield care home in Nab Wood had a great time taking part in a special quiz. The quiz was very kindly put together by Belinda, Peggy's daughter. Belinda also donated some chocolates as the prize. 

CT completes health and social care qualification

Congratulations to CT who lives at our specialist nursing home, Staveley Birkleas, on completing her QCF in Health and Social Care. 

Calling all bingo enthusiasts at Brookfield!

We understand how important it is for people to keep active, both mentally and physically. Bingo is one of our popular activities at our Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood. We have some very competitive players in the house! 

Buyers flock to West Yorkshire retirement homes

We have sold five properties to the over 55s in the last month alone, following a surge in demand for purpose-built retirement homes.

Brookfield care home invests in gorgeous gardens

We've invested in some new garden furniture and garden ornaments, as well as some new planters, at our Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood, Shipley. 

Mini music festival brings joy to all at Staveley Birkleas

Our mini music festival at our specialist nursing home for younger people, Staveley Birkleas, was great fun! 

 

Industry stalwart recruits next generation of care assistants

John Carrington is a care industry professional who has worked in the sector for 45 years. He is helping to recruit the next generation of care workers having established new partnerships with local colleges, schools, job centres and other organisations throughout West Yorkshire, and currently has 10 roles to fill before the end of the month.  

Currergate resident keeps connected thanks to AJ Bell

The AJ Bell Group has donated a tablet as part of its Wage War On COVID campaign to help people in nursing homes keep connected. Andrew organised this for his mum who lives with us at our Currergate nursing home in Steeton. 

Campaign highlights the importance of taking Parkinson’s medication on time

As lockdown restrictions ease, David Riley, who worked with us for 43 years and is a Parkinson’s sufferer, is preparing to restart his campaign raising awareness of the disease and promoting the importance of always taking medication on time, and especially during the Covid-19 crisis.

Bingley fundraising veteran welcomed by Czajka

Earlier this month we welcomed 88 year old military veteran Jeffery Long MBE, from a safe social distance, at four of our five West Yorkshire care homes and nursing homes. 

Demand for our retirement homes soars

We have experienced a surge in enquiries from retired people looking to move into purpose built houses and apartments at our retirement developments that have plenty of outside space.

Help raise money for the NHS by buying a knitted health worker doll

A big thank you to local lady Jennifer Jackson who has knitted these fabulous careworker/healthworker dolls with all the proceeds going to the NHS. Call our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills Skipton on 01535 633312 to buy one.

Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home cooks up a socially distanced musical afternoon to remember

Our specialist Nursing Home in Shipley, Staveley Birkleas, cares for people with a range of disabilities. We hosted a fabulous socially distanced concert for our residents with musicians Paddie Maguire & Jenna Hooson Maguire and everyone had a ball! 

Brookfield Care Home get into the swing of it with socially distanced musical performance

Singer Andy Wiseman performed for our residents at our Brookfield Care Home in Shipley recently. It was his second socially distanced performance for us and we were blessed with lovely sunshine. A few of our residents even enjoyed a dance. He will be back by popular demand very soon! 

Residents at Beanlands Nursing Home don't miss a beat

Our residents at our Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills, Skipton really enjoyed the socially distanced performance from talented accordion player Thom Hardaker recently.  

Letters of positivity and artwork act as constant reminder of support

The letters and artwork we have received from children at Thackley Primary School, Crossley Hall Primary School and the grandchildren of our residents and children and grandchildren of our staff has really bought a smile to so many faces. The bright and positive pieces of artwork have been lovingly made into inspirational displays taking pride of place in all five of our homes. They act as a constant reminder of the support we have.

Hardworking care teams receive tasty treats from local companies

Food hampers, chocolate treats and break time snacks from Greggs, Prep N Go, Morrisons, Dominos and local plumber James Holden, have all been gratefully received and eagerly consumed over the last few weeks! 

 

 

Local schools and businesses donate PPE equipment

The care and thoughtfulness shown to our hard working staff from local schools and businesses has been humbling. We have been able to supplement our own supplies of PPE equipment with donations of face visors from Bradford Grammar School, Hanson Academy, Five Landis and Nautical Vapes. BHP Accountants also arranged for a donation of face visors via ‘Made In Yorkshire’ which were manufactured by SI Mouldings.

VE Day celebrations at Czajka Care Group

Every one of our homes pulled out all the stops for VE Day. It was an important milestone to celebrate, as many of our residents lived through it, and it was incredible to see the creativity and thoughtful planning that went into the day. With specially made VE Day commemorative cakes, buns and pies alongside decorations and musical trips down memory lane, we were able to safely mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day in style.

Konrad Czajka expresses gratitude and thanks to so many during Covid-19 pandemic

Mother Teresa said ‘It’s not about how much we give but how much love we put into giving’ and we have certainly experienced the kindness and love of so many throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

 

Praise for staff and community spirit during Covid-19 pandemic

Our managing director, Konrad Czajka, has praised the dedicated staff at our five nursing and care homes and he has also been humbled by the strength of the local community spirit and messages of support received.

Virtual visits are a big hit with our residents

We have invested in the latest technology across all of our five nursing and care homes and introduced a new ‘virtual visiting’ system that is immediately proving popular with our residents and their families.

 

Residents are at the heart of our Currergate Nursing Home

Situated between Keighley and Skipton, Currergate Nursing Home is one of the few nursing homes in the region to be awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Framework Platinum accreditation, in recognition of its exceptionally high standards. 

A message from the Bradford Care Association

Bradford Care Association (BCA) provides best practice solutions and support to more than 70 per cent of residential care homes, nursing homes and domiciliary care providers in the Bradford District, to ensure the highest standards of quality care for local people. Our group of care homes and nursing homes are all members. 

Fairmount nursing home makes outstanding start to 2020

Our popular Fairmount Nursing Home is celebrating achieving a first-rate infection control audit rating score of 99.23% following a rigorous annual inspection.

 

Fairmount nursing home welcomes outstanding manager

We are delighted to have welcomed a new manager at our Fairmount Nursing Home. Rebecca Blackburn will care for our 32 residents and lead our team of 40 care professionals.

 

Centenarians celebrate birthday bonanza at Czajka Care Group

Special messages from Buckingham Palace are becoming commonplace at a Yorkshire care group, with seven of its residents having all celebrated significant birthdays in 2019.

Konrad Czajka shares his passion for music

Konrad Czajka is Czajka Care Group's managing director.  He recently shared his passion for music with the Yorkshire Post.   

Make this Christmas one to remember

Time is running out for anyone who still hasn’t planned their Christmas and New Year celebrations to book one of the few remaining places for Christmas Day lunch, or the New Year’s Eve extravaganza, at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park in Nab Wood near Shipley.

Care homes offer free lunch to those spending Christmas day alone

Two Aire Valley nursing homes are throwing their doors open for Christmas and inviting older people, who will be spending the big day alone, to enjoy a free festive lunch as well as a fantastic day of celebrations.

Young people with complex conditions thrive at Staveley Birkleas

Young people from across the North of England with physical disabilities that prevent them from looking after themselves in their own homes, are successfully finding independence and developing their social lives at Czajka Care Group’s Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home in Nab Wood and this year made Halloween a night to remember!

Czajka's homes go vegan for the day

This year Czajka Care Group gave residents across its homes the opportunity to embrace veganism, as part of World Vegan Day on Friday 1st November.

The Yorkshire Post put MD Konrad Czajka 'on the spot' for a feature in the business pages

Our Managing Director, Konrad Czajka, was recently 'put on the spot' by the Yorkshire Post for its regular feature in the business pages of the popular newspaper. 

Staveley Birkleas - the specialist nursing home in the North - activities list

Staveley Birkleas is the specialist nursing home of the North. It cares for young people from the age of 18 through to 64, who have a variety of needs including amputees, people with brain injuries, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neuron Disease, Huntington’s, Epilepsy and many other complex conditions.

Every month our residents can take part in a host of activities and events - here is what's on offer in September. 

Czajka Care Group celebrates successful summer

We have spent the summer celebrating many successes, milestones and events across our five nursing and care homes, where we care for 160 older people. 

 

New role is in safe hands with Lynne

Lynne Taylor has been promoted to Group Governance and Safeguarding Lead, overseeing all areas of compliance and sharing best practice across our group of homes.

 

Virtual Dementia Tour: Carers get a glimpse into the world of dementia

36 of our health care professionals gained a valuable insight into how people suffering with dementia may feel, when they took part in a specially designed ‘Virtual Dementia Tour’ (VDT).

Book signing to take place at Staveley Birkleas nursing home Summer Fayre

We are delighted to announce that the author of Moving Day, Pamela Edwards, will be signing copies of her children's book at our summer fayre on Sunday 8th September. Everyone is welcome to come along to Staveley Birkleas nursing home in NabWood Shipley from 12.30 - 3.30pm. 

Raffle prizes revealed for Staveley Birkleas Summer Fayre

Our fantastic summer fayre is this Sunday 8th September at Staveley Birkleas, our specialist nursing home in NabWood Shipley, and we have some amazing raffle prizes. With a gym membership and meal for two, reflexology, massage therapy and a beauty facial all up for grabs. 

Everyone is welcome. For raffle tickets contact us at the home. 

Staveley Birkleas sponsored walk

Our Staveley Birkleas home - which is the specialist nursing home in the North - is organising a fundraising walk for the SSAFA Armed Forces Charity. 

Come and join us for the circular 6.5 mile walk, which will take in some of the sights of Ilkley, on 28th September.

Some of the money raised will also be donated to the Staveley Birkleas residents' fund.

Call Bob at Staveley Birkleas on 01274 588288 for more information. 

Recruitment drive launched at Czajka with a 'golden hello' for new staff

Czajka Care Group has launched its biggest recruitment drive in its 36-year history and is planning to create 30 new jobs before the end of the year including care workers and chefs, as well as registered nurses, who will also benefit from a £500 ‘golden hello’.

 

Local knitters raise hundreds for cancer charity

Fairmount nursing home has raised £200 for the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford, thanks to the generosity of its staff, residents’ families and local volunteers.

 

Staveley Birkleas Summer Fair on Saturday 8th September 12.30 - 3.30pm.

With a BBQ, drinks, stalls and prizes, do come along and enjoy the fun at Staveley Birkleas Summer Fair in Nab Wood. 

Beanlands Summer Fair in Cross Hills

It's the Beanlands Summer Fair on Saturday 24th August 2-4pm. With plenty of stalls, fun and games, and prizes, everyone is welcome. 

Host of activities at Staveley Birkleas - the specialist home in the North

As usual there is so much for our resdients to take part in this month at our specilist home - Staveley Birkleas. Caring for 18 - 64 year olds with physical disbailities, we make sure there is something for everyone. With trips to the cinema, theatre and canal trips, as well as regular exercise and dance classes, bowling matches and speiclist holistic massage. A special visit to Harewood House will also take place at the end of the month. 

Summer Fair - Saturday 27th July 2-4pm

We will be holding our annual Summer Fair on Saturday 27th July 2pm – 4pm. This will be on Fairmount’s front garden & car park (10 Nabwood Drive, Nabwood, BD18 4EJ) EVERYONE IS WELCOME. 

 

Food for thought for Care Group’s residents

With research revealing that a staggering 35% of elderly people are at nutritional risk when they first move into a care home, according to BAPEN (The British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition), West Yorkshire based Czajka Care Group is doing more than ever to ensure residents across its homes enjoy a healthy and balanced diet.

 

Trio of senior appointments at Nab Wood care homes

Tracey Hinchliffe, Pamela Ward and Santi Francheschino have all been promoted to become registered managers at three of Czajka Care Group’s homes.

Join us this Friday for National Care Home Open Day

Czajka Care Group is inviting people to join in its celebrations of National Care Home Open Day this Friday 28th June.

Irene finds the final piece of the jigsaw - again and again

A 93 year old resident at Czajka Care Group’s Brookfield Care Home in Nab Wood, Shipley has stunned everyone at the home with her ability to complete all of its jigsaw puzzles in a matter of months.   

Residents are 'on song' thanks to therapeutic power of music

Research into the benefits of listening to music in old age continually points to the ‘rock-solid’ benefits of relaxing to some favourite melodies as a ‘classic-al’ way of beating the ‘blues’.

Resident is at the heart of Czajka Care Group's Home

Tania Janota, who is originally from Luanda in Angola, Africa has lived at Czajka Care Group's Staveley Birk Leas Nursing Home in Nab Wood for over two years. Since moving in, she has played an integral part in the daily running of the home, which provides care for for up to 60 people, aged 18 years upwards, who have physical disabilities and are unable to look after themselves in their own homes.

A busy June planned at Staveley Birkleas

Whether residents want to go to the theatre, enjoy a relaxing canal crusie or even watch X-Men Dark Phoenix in 3D at the IMAX, there's lots to look forward to at Staveley Birkleas in June. 

Sparkling care home rating is infectious

Czajka Care Group has achieved a sparkling average infection control rating of more than 99% across its five homes, following a rigorous annual inspection that examines all areas of cleanliness and hygiene in care and nursing homes.

Working out how to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle

Czajka Care Group is successfully helping residents across its five homes in Nab Wood and the Aire Valley to maintain their brain function and improve mobility by enjoying a fit and healthy lifestyle, regardless of their age or any disabilities.

Daniel takes 'Time Out' with Business Link

Our HR Manager, Daniel Czajka recently chatted to Business Link for a ‘time out’ feature which gives an insight into professionals’ weekends.

Beanlands Nursing Homes makes time for a 'cuppa'

Beanlands Nursing Homes in Cross Hills has not only made time to share a special ‘cuppa’ with its residents, but raised over £70 for the Dementia UK charity in the process.

 

Lots going on in April at Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home

It's all go in April at Staveley Birkleas. Whether it's a trip to Blackpool or a jaunt to the cinema to watch new blockbuster movie Hellboy, there's lots to keep our residents entertained.

Scott cooks up a 'hard nosed' charity challenge

A West Yorkshire chef who works for Czajka Care Group is hoping he’ll have the appetite to triumph at a white collar boxing match next month, in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Diary dates for Staveley Birkleas in February

Theatre and cinema trips through to wheelchair ice skating at Leeds Ice Cube are all in the diary for a busy February. 

What's happening at Currergate Nursing Home in February?

Exercises classes, a day out to the beautiful market town of Settle and a hugely popular gin tasting event are all coming up in February. 

Local Knitters Urged To 'Cast On' For Charity Chick Challenge

Fairmount Park Nursing Home is appealing to anyone with a passion for knitting, to help with a charitable appeal that will raise money for the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford.

There's lots happening at Currergate Nursing Home in January

Here are some of the events coming up in January at Currergate Nursing Home that residents can look forward to.

Aire Valley's elderly residents don't have to be alone this Christmas

Elderly residents in the Keighley and Skipton areas don’t have to spend Christmas alone after Czajka Care Group has pledged to offer free Christmas dinners at its Steeton and Cross Hills nursing homes, to anyone on their own for the big day.

Fundraising elves give dementia charity a boost

Staff and residents from Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills have over raised over £800 for its residents fund, £100 of which will be donated to dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, after its staff paid to wear elf outfits and ran a ‘name the elf competition’.

Your opportunity to experience everything that Currergate Nursing Home has to offer

Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton, which sits in the rolling Aire Valley countryside, is offering local people the chance to experience the unrivalled facilities and services that the home offers, by taking advantage of a free day of respite care before the end of January.

Key diary dates at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park

There's lots going on at The Clubhouse at Fairmount Park this month that culminates with a glittering New Year's Eve Party.

Six December events that you won't want to miss at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton

From Christmas parties to festive exercise classes, it's all happening this December at Currergate.

A fun packed festive schedule at Staveley Birkleas Nursing Home

Here's what's coming up over the Chritmas period at Staveley Birkleas.

Currergate Nursing Home's Christmas Fair on 8th December

It's always a great event and will take place between 2pm and 4pm this year.

Don’t miss Brookfield Care Home’s Christmas Fair

We have a fun filled festive programme planned across all our homes and our first Christmas Fair will be held on Friday 7th December at Brookfield Care Home.

Residents live the 'good life' at Currergate and Beanlands

Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton and Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills have both excelled during inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which has recently published glowing reports on both homes.

Top employment accreditation for Czajka Care Group

A prestigious accreditation scheme that recognises businesses that invest in the development of their staff has been awarded to Czajka Care Group.

Czajka Care Group raises the bar with exercise classes

Czajka Care Group is helping both its elderly residents, and younger people with a wide range of disabilities that it cares for, to improve their mobility and wellbeing, thanks to a partnership with a health specialist that spans 18 years and has now delivered approximately 10,000 fitness classes.

Nursing Home's Summer Fair is best ever

This year's annual summer fair at Currergate Nursing Home in Steeton was the most successful ever, with hundreds of visitors turning up to support the event and helping to raise more than £1,250 for both the home's residents' fund, and the British Red Cross.

Yorkshire Care Group takes action to isolate loneliness

Loneliness has become a growing issue in the UK, and research reveals that thousands of older people have not had a conversation with a friend or relative for over a month, but one local care group is promoting a range of initiatives to prevent the problem.

HR manager scales mountain for charity

A human resources manager from Bradford has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania raising over £1,000 for Young Minds Trust.

Czajka Care Group's residents always get their five a day

Residents at Czajka Care Group's Brookfield Care Home at Nab Wood and Beanlands Nursing Home in Cross Hills have no excuse for not getting their five daily portions of fruit and vegetables, after they began growing their own organic produce in their own grounds.

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