Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court celebrates Dementia Accreditation award for outstanding care

Above: Dementia Lead Holly Langley (left) and Home Manager Abigail Cranston (right) proudly pose at either side of the new EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation plaque.

Providing outstanding dementia care isn’t just about meeting needs — it’s about creating a Home where residents feel valued, understood and cared for. At Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Berkshire, this commitment has been recognised with an EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation, awarded by RMBI Care Co. to highlight the dedication and expertise of the Home’s team.

The care home, which has traditionally provided residential care, nursing and residential dementia support, now also offers nursing dementia care for residents with nursing needs that have a diagnosis of dementia. Its dedicated team focuses on understanding each resident’s personal history and preferences to build trust and plan meaningful activities. This approach enhances residents’ quality of life and provides reassurance to their loved ones.

Resident Henry and Home Manager Abigail Cranston unveil the Dementia Accreditation plaque during the ceremony at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Wokingham.

Russell Evans, Regional Operations Manager for the South Region at RMBI Care Co., praised the team’s remarkable efforts:

Caring for people living with dementia requires more than just skill; it takes patience, empathy and a deep understanding of each individual.

Thanks to the commitment of our dementia specialist team and all the Home’s staff, no resident is ever just a name on a care plan, but a person with a story, a past and a future filled with meaningful moments.

(From left to right) Dementia Lead Holly Langley, Regional Operations Manager for the South Region Russell Evans, Home Manager Abigail Cranston, and Clinical Lead Emily Starkey stand together in front of residents and staff during the ceremony. Russell Evans delivered a speech, acknowledging the staff’s continuous efforts to support residents living with dementia.

The Dementia Accreditation has been created by Anne Child, RMBI Care Co.’s Pharmacy and Dementia Specialist Lead. Anne has received an MBE for her services to dementia and is a special advisor to the Care Quality Commission. Together with Lucy Tupenny, RMBI Care Co.’s Assistant Director of Quality and Governance, they aim to raise and maintain high standards of dementia care using a suite of dementia modules to support care staff. Some of the modules have also been externally accredited by the CPD Certification Service.

Abigail Cranston, Home Manager at Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, said:

We are so proud to have met the benchmark for this accreditation, and are so grateful for all the support from our team, families and volunteers, who have enabled us to provide individualised care from a holistic perspective.

This accreditation has encouraged us to continue enhancing our residents’ wellbeing and the culture of our Home.

Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court is the third Home in RMBI Care Co.’s portfolio to receive this award for dementia services. Zetland Court, in Bournemouth, and Prince George Duke of Kent Court, in Kent, have also been awarded this certificate.

Close-up image of the EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation plaque at the Home.

[Summary: Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Wokingham, has received EMBRACE Dementia Accreditation from RMBI Care Co., recognising its dedication to high-quality dementia care. The Home now offers nursing dementia care, focusing on personalised support to enhance residents’ wellbeing and quality of life.]