Beeston Rise Residents Star in BBC Radio Social Care Breakfast Show

This month, Beeston Rise Care Home had the wonderful opportunity to welcome BBC Radio into our home to help celebrate social care. The team spent the morning with us broadcasting their 6am breakfast show live from Beeston Rise, giving listeners a real insight into “a day in the life” of a care home.

Throughout the morning, they interviewed residents, staff members and relatives, asking them about their experiences of living, working and having loved ones in a care home. Residents shared their personal journeys about how they came to live in a care home and what helped them choose the right place for them. It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to speak openly and proudly about life here at Beeston Rise.
The radio team also spoke to a variety of staff members from different departments within the home, asking questions about their individual roles and the importance of the work they do each day. It was a fantastic chance to showcase the dedication, compassion and teamwork that goes into making our home such a welcoming place to live.

It is so important for people to hear about life in a care home, as it helps break down misconceptions and shows the true sense of community, friendship and support that residents experience every day. Many people do not always see the laughter, meaningful activities, companionship and genuine relationships that are built within a care home setting. By sharing the voices and stories of our residents, relatives and staff, it helped listeners gain a better understanding of the positive impact social care has on so many lives.

This was such a special and important day for everyone involved. The residents who took part in the interviews loved participating and sharing their stories, while other residents gathered together in the lounges around the radio to listen to their fellow residents and staff speaking live on air. The morning brought so much excitement, laughter and pride throughout the home, and we feel incredibly privileged to have been part of such a wonderful celebration of social care.