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A DEDHAM care home has scooped top prize in a national award which celebrates excellence in care provision. Residents and the care team at Blackbrook House care home, in Gun Hill, celebrated winning the ‘large residential care provider of the year’ award last week. The LaingBuisson Awards honour and celebrate industry excellence in the UK health and social care services. For the second year in a row, Anchor Hanover, who run the home, was recognised nationally for its excellence in providing residential care for older people and its focus on innovation and engagement with residents. The judges cited Anchor Hanover’s use of Memoride, a virtual cycling platform for older people, was a key, and impressive, factor in their decision. ....
. HERE are the death notices published in the Gazette this week: WILLIAM JOHN BILL BRAITHWAITE: Braithwaite William John Bill Gone to Sleep after a long illness 15th Jan 2021 aged 77 years. Much loved and loving Husband, Dad and Grandad. Private funeral will take place due to current restrictions. Donations to the RNLI may sent c/o John J Smith Funeral Service, St Mary s Chapel, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RT Tel: 01206 761800. PETER JOHN TOWNDROW: Towndrow Peter John Passed away at The Oaks Care Home on 23rd December 2020 aged 89 years. Much loved Dad to Steve and Brian and devoted Grandad. A private service will be held at Colchester Cemetery on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 11:45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Stroke Association may be made via www.hunnaball.co.uk All enquiries to Hunnaball of Colchester, York House, 41 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QT Tel: 01206 760049. ....