Our very long anticipated Easter residents have arrived! We are delighted to announce that the eight eggs that arrived at St Luke's Hospital a few days ago have all hatched successfully. We are now the very proud temporary home to eight hen chicks - all rare breeds. Our new arrivals have been a talking point throughout the Hospital, with frequent visits from residents, relatives, friends and staff during the week.  As they've got older and steadier, residents were able to se

We live in a time where it’s easy to wait for someone else to step up, to fix things, to make the first move, to create change. We wait for systems to improve, for people to be kinder, for stress to simply disappear. And too often, we give up before we begin, telling ourselves: “How could one person like me possibly make a difference?” Stress can affect anyone and everyone and its personal to them. It can affect you both physically and mentally. This month, April 2026, why no

It is the first day of spring and we are all getting excited about the new residents coming to St Luke’s Hospital Soon! Sunshine, warmer weather? That means that Easter must be fast approaching. At St Luke’s, it’s going to be a very exciting and quite different experience this year. The residents and patients will be experiencing new life in a very hands-on way. The team has arranged for 10 hen eggs to be brought to St Luke's at the end of March. These eggs will be incubated

Sleep is vital for recovery because it enables the body to repair, boost the immune system, and consolidate memory while regulating hormones that control appetite and stress. Sleep acts as a necessary "reset" for both mental and physical health, allowing for muscle repair, energy restoration, and improved emotional wellbeing. Many of us ignore the importance of sleep, especially when we are younger and ‘burn the candle at both ends’. Unfortunately though, we ignore the import

Art can be many things to many people. It can provide an outlet for feelings and emotions, evoke memories and bring people together. The Activities Team at St Luke's work with local artisits to create opportunities for our residents to enjoy new mediums of art. Easrlier this month, we enjoyed a special workshop led by artist Emma Skeet in a multimedia collage, using a stunning painting by Emma as a resource and inspiration. The painting has been generously donated to St Luke

During the winter months, many older people can feel isolated if they do not feel able to get out and about safely due to the weather and the risk a fall may bring. Having reduced mobility can make people feel more vulnerable, so they chose not to venture out, in effect reducing the risk to themselves of a fall. The downside to this is that mentally, becoming socially isolated can also impact on your mental and physical well-being. We have the opportunity to help. Short-stay

As we are getting ready to celebrate Christmas Day here at St Luke's Hospital, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year. Christmas is a time for friends and family to gather together, spending peaceful, joyful and fun times with our loved ones. We have seen some wonderful improvements this year to ensure our patients have the facilities and comforts they need - no matter if they are a long-term resident or here to stay for rehabilitation or respite care. This year,

We are delighted to announce that St Luke's Hospital Catering Kitchen has been awarded the highest level of Elite Status for its food hygiene standards. Food plays a very important part of life here at St Luke's - providing the fuel for recovery, nutrition to support the wellbeing of our patients and residents, and of course, the social opportunities for people enjoying food together. Scores on the Doors publish ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on how clean busine

Walking is often seen as a simple activity, but at St Luke's, it created the most wonderful transformation of a vital patient facility. On the 20th April 2025, a dedicated group of walkers set out on a 26 mile route around some of the most beautiful parts of the Oxfordshire countryside, all with one purpose - to raise vital funds to transform the charity's physiotherapy gym. The gym which was built as part of the Hospital at the end of the 1970's had been updated over the yea

“A happy mind is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind is good for the body.” Our activities team embrace this wholeheartedly

We are very privilaged to be called home for many talented and creative people here at St Luke's Hospital. Boioks have been written by...

After many months of planning, the physio gym at St Luke’s Hospital is finally undertaking its major refurbishment since the Hospital was opened in the early 1980s.

Every summer, the Team at St Luke's Hospital hosts a garden party (when the weather plays ball) for patients, families, staff and...

The Care Home Open Week theme this year was "The Power of Music".

As part of a national campaign to bring communities closer to their local carehomes, we are inviting you to come and visit St Luke's...

As our lives continue, we often change our roles in a family - partner to mother or father and sometimes to carer. In the UK, it is...

At St Luke's Hospital we welcome visitors from all walks of life. What came first? The chicken or the dog?

We love to celebrate all the little things in life at St Luke's Hospital but we also love a party! The array of reception rooms at St...

What's been happening at St Luke's this spring?

One of our trustees, Juliet Norman, is working with a dedicated team of walkers to raise funds this spring for St Luke's Hospital.