After forty years within the care industry, Richard Burden our current Chief Executive will be stepping down from his role in August. Gratifyingly, the recruitment process identified a significant number of very well qualified applicants who were attracted by the opportunity to lead St Luke’s. The board has appointed Nikki May to succeed Richard in August this year. Simon Polito, Chair of Trustees commented, We believe Nikki is exceptionally well qualified to take over fro

This week, St Luke's Hospital is once again taking part in Open Carehome Week. The national initiative provides the public with an opportunity to come and take a look around their local carehome or one that has been identified as a good fit for themselves or a family member. This year, we have a number of different actvities that have been taking place including a visit by the wonderful Jonty who plays the most beautiful music on his flute. We also have the Oxford Internati

After 12 years at the helm, we are sad to inform you that our Chief Executive Richard Burden will be retiring this year. Richard writes: "It has been an exciting time and with the help of our loyal and excellent staff team and the patience of our understanding patients we have achieved much together in bringing St Luke’s into the 21st century. It seems long ago that we started by replacing the brown lino in the corridors with vinyl and changing the colours of the walls. We op

From Monday 15th June, we are taking part once again in Open Care Home Week. If you would like to come and take a look around St Luke's Hospital, please do get in touch with our reception team 01865 228800. The coffee shop on the ground floor will be open to all visitors as usual. For a guided tour of our building, gardens and facilities, please get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you. #oxfordnursing #oxfordnursinghome #oxfordcarehome #oxford #CareHomeActivities #open

Every day we are fortunate to receive very positive feedback from our patients and their families. It might be a word from a patient about how they have enjoyed their meal, or a walk in the garden, appreciating all the flowers and plants cared for by our volunteering gardening team. A comment made by a family member who really enjoyed listening to the jazz trio on an afternoon's visit. Or a thank you from a rehabilitation patient as she leaves St Luke's to return home after