Lucy Davies, Author at Carebase

Ami Higgins, Care Services Manager, Acorn Court Care Home

My career in care

Ami Higgins has worked at Acorn Court for 13 years, during that time she has gone from teenage volunteer to an award-winning member of management. Here she shares her inspirational story.

March 29, 2023

100 cards for 100 years!

Resident Georgina marked her 100th birthday in style after receiving a card from the King, and dozens of cards from children at Warlingham School.

January 26, 2023

We Three Kings of Hemel Hempstead Are

After months of rehearsals, our nativity movie premieres to cheers of delight.

December 22, 2022

Santa and his reindeer bring festive cheer

Claremont Court was transformed into a winter wonderland when Santa and his reindeer made an early stop to meet residents.

December 12, 2022

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