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“They’re all doing really well and are achieving lots of goals in life which is great to see.” Patricia Lee, Team Manager, Murton This is Dan – we’re gonna tell you a bit about him as he gets up to all sorts in the NE! Dan lives in Murton near Seaham in County Durham. Dan…

This week we’re supporting Carers Week -and we have 2 very appropriate examples of how our care teams ensure those we support make the most of their lives. For those about to go travelling -we salute you! Oaklea’s Paulina Mallee has just returned from taking Helen from Kendal on a fun packed trip to the…

This week marks Volunteers Week – something which we mark each year. We welcome volunteers here at Oaklea Group – you can get hands on at our community enterprises – The Furniture Warehouse or Appleby Hub! In the past we have featured those who give up their time with us. These have included people like…

The people we support and our employees have truly risen to the occasion when it comes to marking Easter! There are Easter Bunny’s, bonnets and more – and even an Easter Hulk in Northumberland & Easter ‘Eggie’ in Co Durham – yes you heard it here first folks! We are fully in ‘Toon’ with Easter.…

In December 2018, The Oaklea Trust became the owner of the former Edenside Residential Care Home in Appleby, Cumbria. Edenside, in Holme Street in Appleby, has remained unoccupied since Storm Desmond in December 2015. The Oaklea Trust, is keen to develop the site into Extra Care Housing for local elderly people. This part of our…

“It was a time where we had to change our way of life” Vanessa Washington, Oaklea Team Manager This weekend marked the 5th anniversary of the global Covid pandemic – and a day of reflection was held on Sunday across the UK. “It is an opportunity to come together to remember those who lost their…