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Care HomeCommunity
November 23, 2022

CARE SECTOR GETS BOOST TO WELLBEING AS THE CARE ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE AND OOMPH! FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

A new partnership between the UK’s leading wellbeing provider for the care sector, Oomph! and the CAA has been launched to boost support for the physical and emotional health of…
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Care HomeCommunity
October 19, 2022

Oomph Wellness and New Care celebrate 5-year partnership!

Kerry Smith (Regional Support Manager), Dawn Collett (Commissioning Director) & Cath Fairhurst (Chief Operating Officer) were interviewed by Lisa Wilson from Oomph Wellness (Senior Customer Success Manager) to discover how…
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Care HomeCommunity
October 5, 2022

Oomph On Demand users can now get Fit For Good!

Oomph! On Demand has formed an exciting new partnership with exercise company Fit For Good! Fit For Good is a convenient and enjoyable way to improve your fitness  and they…
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Care HomeCommunity
September 6, 2022

Hartford Care invests in bringing digital delights to its 16 care homes

Hartford Care invests in bringing digital delights to its 16 care homes Leading care provider Hartford Care has teamed up with well-being specialists Oomph! and the Digital Rainbow to equip…
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Care HomeCommunity
August 2, 2022

Oomph On Demand and ZooLab form exciting Content Partnership…

Oomph On Demand and ZooLab form exciting Content Partnership… providing inspiring animal content for residents across the UK! Animal experts, ZooLab, have formed a partnership with Oomph! On Demand to…
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Care HomeCommunity
June 21, 2022

An insight into David Wilson-Wynne’s role at Balhousie Care Group…

An insight into David Wilson-Wynne’s role at Balhousie Care Group and his thoughts on what care quality really means… “I am so glad there are organisations like Oomph! taking a…
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Care HomeCommunity
June 13, 2022

The importance of mindfulness to enhance care staff wellbeing…

The importance of mindfulness to enhance care staff wellbeing… Context The last few years have highlighted more than ever the importance of looking after our own mental health and wellbeing.…
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Care HomeCommunity
June 9, 2022

The National Care Forum and Oomph! Wellness renew partnership with a shared ambition to create positive change for older adults

The National Care Forum and Oomph! Wellness renew partnership with a shared ambition to create positive change for older adults Oomph! Wellness, the UK’s leading wellbeing business for older adults,…
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Care HomeCommunity
May 19, 2022

10 top tips for dignified mealtimes for someone living with dementia

10 top tips for dignified mealtimes for someone living with dementia  Oomph Wellness in partnership with Kate Thubron, Mindful Care Consultancy Set the scene Dining rooms should be inviting, welcoming…
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Care HomeCommunity
May 17, 2022

10 top tips for better communication with a person living with dementia

10 top tips for better communication with a person living with dementia Oomph Wellness in partnership with Kate Thubron, Mindful Care Consultancy Positive approach Before you speak, make sure the…
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Care HomeCommunity
May 16, 2022

10 top tips to help a person living with dementia in distress

10 top tips to help a person living with dementia in distress Oomph Wellness in partnership with Kate Thubron, Mindful Care Consultancy Know the person Find out about the person’s…
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Care HomeCommunity
May 10, 2022

Is a cup of tea always the answer?

Is a cup of tea always the answer? Authored by Kate Thubron - Mindful care consultancy in Partnership with Oomph Wellness. In support of Dementia Awareness Week, it is said…
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Care HomeCommunity
April 28, 2022

Oomph Wellness partner with Kate Thubron, an Award winning Dementia Care Expert and trained Occupational Therapist…

Oomph Wellness partner with Kate Thubron, an Award winning Dementia Care Expert and trained Occupational Therapist… Oomph are delighted to partner with Kate bringing even more specialist expertise to assist…
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Care HomeCommunity
April 26, 2022

L&M Healthcare teams up with Oomph! to help residents engage in person-centred exercise and activities…

L&M Healthcare teams up with Oomph! to help residents engage in person-centred exercise and activities… The award-winning social enterprise Oomph! are providing fun-filled training and support to six L&M Healthcare…
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Care HomeCommunity
April 12, 2022

Vindico Becomes Official Tech Partner of Oomph Wellness!

Vindico Becomes Official Tech Partner of Oomph Wellness!  Oomph! is pleased to announce our latest tech partnership with Vindico Oomph!’s latest tech partnership will see us collaborate with Vindico to…
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Care HomeCommunity
March 10, 2022

From Qigong to Bollywood: Care Services Getting Active with New Wellbeing Initiative

Two organisations have partnered up with award-winning social enterprise Oomph! to provide care services with a huge variety of exercise resources. This aims to keep service users fit and healthy,…
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Care HomeCommunity
February 23, 2022

Barchester Healthcare teams up with Oomph! to help residents live life to the fullest

Barchester Healthcare is partnering with award-winning social enterprise Oomph! to engage residents and staff in a holistic world of wellbeing. The 248 homes and hospitals that are part of the…
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Care HomeCommunity
January 11, 2022

New Oomph! Partnership Announced to Boost Care Sector Employee Wellbeing

Challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic have had a huge impact on the wellbeing of care sector employees, who have been on the front line of the crisis, working tirelessly in…
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December 14, 2021

Care home residents dancing, singing and crafting their way to happiness with new Mariposa Care Group partnership

Mariposa Care Group is partnering with award-winning social enterprise Oomph! to engage residents and staff in a holistic world of wellbeing. Mariposa Care Group Ltd comprises of 8 older adult…
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December 7, 2021

Balhousie Care Group partners with Oomph! to boost its activities programme

Leading Scottish care provider Balhousie Care Group is partnering with Oomph! to give residents an even wider range of activities. Perth-based Balhousie, which prides itself on meaningful, person-centred activities, has…
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Care HomeCommunity
July 5, 2021

Oomph!’s Care Home Olympics, Encouraging Healthy Competition Across The Care Sector

Following the huge success of the 2020 Oomph! Olympics, from the 1st August to the 31st August, Oomph! is running another care home “Oomph! Olympics” and we're looking for enthusiastic…
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Care HomeCommunity
May 10, 2021

Oomph! On Demand Partners with Mindfulness Expert to “Find Your Calm”

Mindfulness expert, Find Your Calm, is partnering up with Oomph! On Demand to provide a series of mindfulness & meditation videos that teach various calming techniques - from dealing with…
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Care HomeCommunity
April 12, 2021

Give It Some Welly! New Competition Encourages Care Homes To Get Creative With Nature

Care homes across the UK will be repurposing everything from old welly boots to the kitchen sink, thanks to a brand new competition designed to make nature both fun and…
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Care HomeCommunity
April 7, 2021

Virtual Wellbeing Platform Huge Hit With Care Sector, Benefitting Thousands of Older Adults

The outbreak of COVID-19 has rapidly changed the dynamic of how we live our lives, meaning many sectors – including the care sector - have been required to adapt. Technology…
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Care Home
February 22, 2021

HCMS Partners With Oomph! On Demand Platform To Support Wellbeing In Care Homes

Healthcare Management Solutions (HCMS) has partnered with Oomph! On Demand to enhance the activities offering across all its care homes and inspire the activity teams during the difficult lockdown periods.…
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Care Home
February 8, 2021

Drone Pilot on board bringing mesmerising footage to digital platform for care providers

We are delighted to welcome Life In Transit Photography to Oomph! On Demand, with owner, Steven Harrowing, providing stunning virtual tours using his drone and Go-Pro. With extensive experience in…
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Care Home
February 3, 2021

Care Home Residents Nicknamed “The Troublemakers” Form Close Bond Thanks To Regular Exercise And Activity Sessions

We have recently launched Oomph! On Demand, a one-stop-shop for care home activities. Residents across the UK have been enjoying all of the activity and exercise resources available on the…
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Care Home
February 3, 2021

It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New – Oomph! Partners With Lingo Flamingo To Make Languages Accessible

Oomph! are excited to be partnering with Lingo Flamingo, an expert language organisation, to provide language activities on our new digital Oomph! On Demand service. Older adults across the UK…
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Care Home
December 10, 2020

Oomph! and Majesticare form ‘On Demand’ Wellbeing Partnership

Oomph! is partnering with Majesticare, one of the UK’s leading luxury Care Groups, to engage residents and staff from 5 of their homes in a holistic world of wellbeing. Majesticare…
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Care Home
December 7, 2020

‘Together With Music’ Aims To Lift Winter Spirits Through Intergenerational Connections And The Sharing Of Music

Oomph! are proud to be a supporting partner of a brand new intergenerational initiative. Care England, in partnership with Intergenerational Music Making, are launching Together with Music - a new…
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November 27, 2020

Rock around the clock: new on-demand service to get care home residents stretching, singing and socialising

Exercise classes and activities are to be beamed into care homes through new Oomph! On Demand service, tackling lockdown loneliness and inactivity. Sport England, Arthritis Action and Boccia England are…
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Care Home
October 27, 2020

Care Homes Wow With “Hot Wheels” Falls Prevention Initiative

From Christmas themed walking aids to Harley Davidson frames, Forest Healthcare homes across the UK have been taking part in a fantastic falls prevention challenge. The initiative, supported by Oomph!,…
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Care HomeCommunity
September 15, 2020

How To Dance Your Way To Better Wellbeing

”The dance is over, the applause subsided, but the joy and feeling will stay with you forever.” Jack McKechnie, our expert Lead Wellbeing Coordinator, talks us through the five steps…
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Care HomeCommunity
September 11, 2020

A Quick And Easy Introduction To Line Dancing

Line dancing is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which people dance in lines or rows, all at the same time. It is said to have…
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Care Home
August 19, 2020

The Benefits of Dance For People Living With Dementia

Dance is seen as a viable therapy for those living with dementia because it combines physical and cognitive stimulation, which could maximize impact on neuropathy and cognition. Jack McKechnie, our…
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Care Home
August 12, 2020

Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 3: Adding Detail

In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. Now we've covered the foundations of sketching here,…
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Care Home
August 5, 2020

Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 2: Starting To Paint

In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. Now we've covered the foundations of sketching here,…
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Care Home
July 29, 2020

Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 1: Sketching

In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. We start the series with our top tips…
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Care Home
July 22, 2020

Oomph! Create Series: Scrapbooking How-To

The third topic in our Create mini-series is: Scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is a great activity for expressing your creativity, and a fantastic way to showcase the exciting things you've been up…
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Care Home
July 14, 2020

Oomph! Create Series: Creating Collages

The second topic in our Create mini-series is: Creating Collages. Edgar Degas said “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. A "collage" describes both the…
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Care Home
July 8, 2020

Oomph! Create Series: See What You Say

The first topic in our Create mini-series is: See What You Say. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Every artist was first an amateur”. Creative activities provide opportunities for everyone, regardless of…
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Care Home
July 6, 2020

Top Tips For Older Adults Starting To Exercise

The popularity of home workouts has increased exponentially with the Covid-19 pandemic - keeping fit and healthy is vital for mental and physical wellbeing, especially at a time when we’re…
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