Imagine our surprise when one of our eagle-eyed  residents spotted The Lodges on the BBC Casualty programme on the opening credits!

We wondered what drama was about to follow…but rest assured there was no emergency at The Lodges!

Whilst the programme doubtless retold various dilemmas and illnesses in this episode of the record breaking TV series, The Lodges can proudly confirm that it is still 100% Covid free – which is a real life story that would make a very positive TV story.

We continue to take every effort to ensure that our residents, staff and families are kept safe during this difficult time.

It’s not all doom and gloom in care homes. Tydraw Lodge were delighted to be treated by Yans Fish and Chips in Cardiff to a fabulous fish dinner – completely free – for all the residents and staff.

Yans unexpectedly brought it to the care home which was a tremendous surprise and was so appreciated by us all. Apparently the fish was donated to Yans and if we knew who who they were we would thank them too!

The wonderful gift created such a great evening in the home and everyone really enjoyed the fish feast!

Despite the lockdown the atmosphere in the homes is terrific with the staff passionately ensuring that all residents have the very best quality care. So far the home has managed to stay free of the virus after a very early lockdown.  We have managed to obtain PPE for everyone and even have supplies to wear outside when we visit supermarkets for example.  However we are in no way complacent as we continue to be vigilant at all times to look after our residents and staff.

Thanks again to Yans fish and chips.

We would like to welcome Dawn Richardson Adult Nurse Practitioner to the Lodges.

During these unprecedented times of the Covid-19 Pandemic we need to do our upmost to reduce the risk of infection within the Lodges. We have therefore decided to employ Dawn as our Nurse advisor and Nurse Practitioner. Dawn will be solely in charge of daily nursing duties that would previously have been performed by the District Nursing Team.

Dawn will Liase with the DN Team and GPs to ensure the service is safe and effective.. This will greatly reduce the footfall through the Lodges by outside agencies and therefore reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.

Dawn will play a vital role in keeping our Residents and Staff safe and well.

Dawn Richardson RN: INP

Qualified as an Adult Nurse from University of Ulster 1991, Bsc Hons from Queens University Belfast 1997, Degree in Indépendant Nurse Prescribing 2006.
Experience: Orthopaedics/Accident and Emergency/DVT Nurse Specialist/Dermatology/Aesthetics