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New therapeutic tree nursery established in Mill Hill
A new tree nursery which will help people with health and social care needs as well as the community in Barnet as a whole, has been planted in the heart of Mill Hill. Read more
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SweetTree Fields Care Farm has given John a new lease of life
John is supported by our brain injury specialists at SweetTree’s Brain Injury Service who are helping him to address the challenges he faces and enhance his overall level of independence, by providing a highly personalised care package. Read more
Artists celebrate positivity to mark SweetTree’s 20th anniversary
To mark SweetTree’s 20th anniversary, founder Barry Sweetbaum launched the competition with the theme of ‘Celebrating Positivity’ to inspire and encourage entrants to express themselves through painting, drawing, crafting, sculpting or making. Read more
Great response to our 20th anniversary SweetTree art competition
We’re counting up the many votes received from family, friends and supporters for the fabulous entries in our SweetTree 20th anniversary art competition. Read more
The French President congratulates Sidney on his 100th Birthday!
Congratulations to our client Sidney who proudly turned 100 this week - and received a very special surprise. Read more
20th Anniversary Art Competition
Winter can be a tough time. We can’t get out as much and the latest Covid-19 variant continues to restrict meeting up with family and friends safely. Our first ever art competition is designed to help beat the winter blues and release individual creativity. Read more
Care farm wins £4,500 funding to bring more woodland to North London
SweetTree Fields Farm in Mill Hill has been awarded £4,500 funding from the Aviva Community Fund to build a dedicated tree nursery. Read more
Christmas is a time of celebration at SweetTree!
At SweetTree Homecare, we like to celebrate at Christmas and reward our staff for their achievements. Read more
Care jobs in London with SweetTree
Hear from a live-in carer about what her role is like and the support she receives from SweetTree. Read more
My journey of discovery, by Huntington’s patient Charlotte
Charlotte Raven, who receives support at home from SweetTree, talks about her new book Patient 1: Forgetting and Finding Myself, Read more
SweetTree raises concerns over care sector staffing
SweetTree's co-founder Barry Sweetbaum has expressed concern over the issues faced by care providers as a result of staff shortages due to Brexit, the pandemic and an increase in demand for care in the community. Read more
Cleo wins the Jairo Medina Award 2021
Meet the winner and runners up of this year's Jairo Medina Awards, which we celebrated at SweetTree Fields Farm. Read more
SweetTree Fields Farm Welcomes Back Visitors!
SweetTree Fields Farm is a 14-acre rural retreat care farm, originally established in 2013, that has been designed to create positive experiences within a safe, nurturing, and social environment. It offers activities ranging from gardening and horticulture to woodwork and animal care, suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Read more
Navigating a new inspection process on the road to Outstanding
SweetTree volunteered to be one of the first home care providers to take part in the pilots for the new inspection process for the Care Quality Commission (CQC).nIt involved a virtual ‘focused’ inspection – and SweetTree was delighted to be awarded a second consecutive Outstanding’ rating. Read more
SweetTree is rated Outstanding – Again
SweetTree Home Care Services are proud to announce that, despite the pandemic, we have once again been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the care sector’s regulator. Read more
Enter an unsung hero for National Dementia Carers’ Day award
A new award has been launched to mark National Dementia Carers Day (NDCD), founded by SweetTree Home Care Services, along with the Alzheimer’s Society. Read more
SweetTree’s response to COVID-19
Read about SweetTree’s commitment to maintaining the health and safety of our clients, support workers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Dementia KEYs: Information and Support for Informal Carers
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic many people have found themselves suddenly caring for a loved one, having to quickly learn the ins and outs of care. At SweetTree we have recognised the invaluable input of informal carers who are on the front-lines of care with us and want to do our part in supporting you by hosting a series of educational sessions. Read more
Librado wins the Jairo Medina Award 2019
The winner of the third annual Jairo Medina Award has been announced as SweetTree live-in carer Librado Flores Read more
Mila wins the Jairo Medina Award 2018
The 2018 Jairo Medina Award was presented at SweetTree’s Summer BBQ in August to Adriana ‘Mila’ Milagrosa. Read more
SweetTree retain Investment of People Gold
Strong recruitment, training and career development practices have seen SweetTree Home Care Services retain its position as an Investors In People Gold Standard company. Read more
Mercedes wins the Jairo Medina Award 2017
Congratulations to the first ever winner of our Jairo Medina Award, live-in carer Mercedes Fermin. Read more
SweetTree launches ‘Jairo Medina Award’
SweetTree has launched an annual award for staff in memory of one of our own team members who lost his life in 2016. Read more
SweetTree supports Early Onset Dementia play
SweetTree is proud to be backing a play that explores the impact that Early Onset Dementia can have on families. Read more