News

  • Middleton Hall in ‘Top 10 Care Homes in the Country’ July 18, 2018 -         It was a pleasure to see Middleton Hall named as one of the Top 10 care homes in England. Hudgell Solicitors, a London based firm, has
  • New Garden Opening Ceremony July 9, 2018 - Philip did the honours and cut the ribbon to officially cut the ribbon to open the new garden at Supported Living, Middleton Gardens. The garden is a beautiful space, featuring
  • ‘Strawberries & Cream’ Open Afternoon 12th July July 6, 2018 - A 'Strawberries and Cream' Open Afternoon will showcase Middleton Woods apartments on; Thursday 12th July 12 noon - 7.00pm We encourage those interested to come along and find out more about
  • Official Opening of The Stables Shop July 2, 2018 - Thank you to Jeanne, Middleton Hall resident who officially opened The Stables Shop by cutting the ribbon today. The shop, built in the space that was previously the kitchen and once
  • The Art Studio and The Library now Open! June 11, 2018 - We have all watched with interest as the original stables block (formerly the kitchen) has been transformed into an inspiring new space to enjoy. Saturday saw the opening of The Art Studio
  • IIP Platinum Award Success June 7, 2018 - We were absolutely delighted to be awarded the Investors In People Platinum Award by Sheila Warren, Registered IIP Practitioner. IIP, as it is known, is an international standard that defines
  • Middleton Oaks Celebrates 1st Birthday June 4, 2018 - Happy Birthday to Middleton Oaks! It is one year since the doors opened and what a lovely year it has been! Residents and staff organised an afternoon that everyone could enjoy.
  • Chickens come before the Eggs at Middleton Oaks! May 22, 2018 - Middleton Oaks happily welcomed some new feathered friends to the chicken coop. Staff and residents said hello and had a cuddle with 8 Pekin chickens that were kindly donated by
  • A Right Royal Knees Up May 20, 2018 - It was a right Royal occasion; Middleton Hall certainly did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle proud. The buzz built up throughout the week leading to the Royal Wedding.  Planning for the big
  • Briefing Sessions – an Update on Middleton Hall May 9, 2018 - Thank you to all those residents and staff who came along to hear Jeremy Walford's update on Middleton Hall's journey. As Managing Director, he was keen to give an up do
  • Tapas Mondays Launched! May 8, 2018 - The inaugural Tapas Monday was a big success. Of course, tapas is traditionally a Spanish affair, but why stop at tradition? Every other Monday evening in the Orangery, tapas dishes will
  • Flower Arranging Demonstration May 4, 2018 - Thank you very much to the lovely ladies from Darlington Flower Club who offered to celebrate National Flower Arranging Day by giving a very interesting demonstration to residents. Not only
  • Care Home Open Day Highlights April 23, 2018 - " I don't want to go home!" commented a visitor on Saturday afternoon. What a day ... what a week! This year as always, Middleton Hall took part in the
  • An Evening on RMS Titanic! April 16, 2018 - It was simply a first class evening on RMS Titanic. Residents who booked 'tickets' for their passage were delighted with the three course menu, re-created from the original one aboard the Titanic in
  • Top Marks at the ‘Back to School’ Coffee Morning March 23, 2018 - "Did you ever get the cane?" This was a very good question, one amongst many posed to residents by pupils from St George's C of E Academy Primary School at a 'Back
  • LITTER-ally Bags of Support March 22, 2018 - Residents keen to 'make a difference' took to the local lanes on a litter picking mission. Tired of rubbish being carelessly discarded in the otherwise beautiful Middleton St George location,
  • Winner of the Best Employer Award 2018 – Skills for Care March 12, 2018 -  Middleton Hall is thrilled to have won a much-coveted award – the Skills for Care Accolade Award, Best Employer 51 – 249 Staff. In the care sector, this award carries
  • Pancake Racing 2018 February 14, 2018 - Some flipping competitive pancake racing was seen in Middleton Spa! In what is becoming an annual event, those looking for a bit of fun descended on the Atrium. It really was
  • Aloha! Staff Celebration Evening 2018 February 12, 2018 - Staff of Middleton Hall enjoyed a celebration event to recognise their annual successes. This year's Hawaiian theme was well and truly embraced.  It was a glorious evening of colour, entertainment, fun and above all a
  • Woodland Walk with a Difference February 9, 2018 - This week saw the installation of the first outdoor gym equipment in our grounds. The initiative combines the popular Woodland Walk and an opportunity to make some interesting stops along
  • What is the Kitchen Cooking Up Now? January 15, 2018 - The kitchen has been a hive of activity since it moved into its new, expanded home in late 2017. Following a successful festive season, the Kitchen-Front of House team launched
  • A Special Visitor to the Current Affairs Group January 11, 2018 - Several people have been keeping the regular Current Affairs host MD Jeremy's seat warm whilst he is away for two months. This week we were delighted to welcome Chris Lloyd,
  • Happy 80th Birthday Ellen! January 5, 2018 - Congratulations to Ellen Muldowney, Hostess in Middleton Court, who celebrated her 80th birthday! We consider it a privilege that Ellen is happy to continue in her role here at Middleton
  • Care Services Open Day December 19, 2017 - Saturday 13th January 2018 11.00am - 3.00pm An Open Day will be held for all those wishing to know more about the care that Middleton Hall can provide. You may
  • The Brownies Carol Concert – An Annual Delight December 19, 2017 - Residents were treated once more to the annual carol concert by Middleton St George Brownies and Guides. They performed all our festive favourites. Not only did they sing delightfully but
  • A ‘Make a Wish’ Festive Coffee Morning December 18, 2017 - Pupils of St George's Church of England Academy gave us the honour of their presence at a festive coffee morning. It really was a delightful morning for all ages. The
  • An Ordinary Extraordinary Living Well Meeting December 13, 2017 -   What is a Living Well meeting? you may ask ...... Every month, a representative from each care service as well as the front of house, admin, gardening and maintenance teams
  • Middleton Gardens Kicks off the Party Season November 29, 2017 -   Middleton Gardens is the first of the four care services to host it's Christmas party. Invited relatives and friends joined residents for the annual event. Spirits were high and
  • Christmas Fair Welcomes Santa to Middleton Hall November 19, 2017 - The day dawned clear and bright for an energetic start to the Middleton Hall Christmas Fair. Stallholders bustled around setting up their displays, and the kitchen team put the finishing
  • Channel 4 Discussions … November 8, 2017 -   You may have seen the recent documentary 'Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds'. Broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2017, the two-part series followed a group of nursery school
  • A visit from Kirkleatham Owl Centre October 17, 2017 - Residents were delighted to welcome new friends from Kirkleatham Owl Centre. The visit was the latest in the programme of Wildlife and Gardening Events. Snakes, owls, a bearded dragon, and
  • ANDREA SUTCLIFFE VISITS MIDDLETON HALL October 13, 2017 - As CQC Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, Andrea Sutcliffe has a very busy and challenging schedule. We were thrilled that she found time to visit Middleton Hall to see
  • PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SEEKS NEW CHALLENGE October 13, 2017 - Not content with its impressive rate of projects accomplished over the last few years, the photography group has set itself a new challenge. Or rather it wants the residents to
  • St George’s Medical Practice Opens its Doors in Middleton Hall Grounds September 20, 2017 - On Monday 18th September, St George's Medical Practice opened for the first time in its new home in the Middleton Hall estate. The general practice, formerly Felix House Surgery, found itself
  • Celebrating with an Anniversary Luncheon September 15, 2017 - It was clear that with the 10 year anniversary of Middleton Woods and the recent completion of The Waterside, there really was something to celebrate! More than 80 residents attended the anniversary luncheon and a
  • Northumbria in Bloom GOLD Award for the 7th Year Running! September 15, 2017 - Our fabulous estates team is celebrating after winning a Northumbria in Bloom GOLD Award for the seventh year in a row. Middleton Hall achieved a gold medal in the Best
  • Following the Yellow Brick Road on Fun Day August 24, 2017 -  ‘Welcome to the Emerald City’ was the dramatic theme for this year’s Fun Day. Residents and staff spent many happy hours together making the extravagant decorations and costumes for the
  • A Great Sing Challenge March 31, 2017 - The SING! Challenge ..... What a fantastic afternoon! Enjoyed by so many, from those aged 10 to 101! And everyone in between. All over the UK, in conjunction with Comic
  • And They’re Off … A Great Race Night Raises Money For Mayors Charities March 20, 2017 - Residents and friends gathered for a hugely enjoyable Race Night. Not only did we raise the roof with cheering our horses on but we raised money for the Mayor's charities
  • Finalist at the Skills for Care Accolade Awards March 16, 2017 - What an honour to be one of only four finalists in the Skills for Care Accolades Awards! Middleton Hall was shortlisted in the category of Best Employer (51-249 employees) and we travelled
  • Outstanding Recognition from the CQC March 10, 2017 - Middleton Hall is proud to announce that we have been rated as outstanding following an unannounced 3 day inspection by the CQC in January this year. Under CQC’s programme of inspections,
  • Exciting Finds at Metal Detecting Workshop March 7, 2017 - A resident struck …. not gold, but copper at the recent Estates workshop. The group was using a metal detector to explore the Middleton Hall grounds in an entirely new way.
  • A Flipping Good Pancake Race February 28, 2017 -     Residents and staff were up for a bit of fun on Shrove Tuesday this year. A Pancake Race! And why not? Various heats were held, with a certificate and
  • Venice Comes to Middleton Hall February 23, 2017 - We were in Carnival spirits for a Venetian inspired coffee morning. Creativity knew no bounds as, before the date, residents in each corner of Middleton Hall decorated masks with true flair. The
  • Oh what a night! January 24, 2017 - 2016 was a fantastic year at Middleton Hall, with lots to celebrate and we certainly did our best to do just that. With a break in tradition, our annual celebrating
  • Enjoy the Benefits of Middleton Spa Membership January 17, 2017 - Do you like the idea of being fitter and healthier in 2017? If you are 50 or over, you may be interested to know that Middleton Hall Retirement Village is
  • Very Blue Monday! January 16, 2017 - Staff and residents took it upon themselves to ensure they were not party to the overwhelming gloominess that is normally associated with the third Monday in January, known to many
  • Boxing Day Bravery December 27, 2016 - David Richardson, Alan Grainge and Carolyn Howe did Middleton Hall proud in a show of solidarity with Brian Jones, Mayor of Darlington. All three members of staff braved the icy
  • A Very Merry Christmas December 26, 2016 - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The festive season was much enjoyed, with many and varied events and activities for residents in all areas of the community. Middleton Grove,
  • Breaking News New temporary site for GP Surgery December 21, 2016 - Over the last few months Middleton Hall has been in discussion with the partners at Felix House Surgery about the future of the Middleton St George practice.  As you will be aware,