A new manager says he has ambitious plans for a Newtown care home, including getting residents out into the community.

Daniel Hart said is delighted to have joined The Oaks care home as its new Registered Manager at "such an exciting time".

The 42-year-old said: “It is a beautiful forward-thinking home with amazing staff and we’ve got lots of ideas to take it to the next level."

Daniel, who has more than 20 years' experience in the care sector, is working on a schedule of events for residents.

“I don’t want our residents’ social lives to stop just because they move into a care home. I believe it’s extremely important for them to carry on with activities that are dear to them.

“I’ve been chatting to all our residents and asking them what they miss being able to do. As a result, we’re fixing trips to the local pub, shopping visits so they can buy treats for their loved ones, cinema and theatre outings and we’re even planning to go to the local bingo hall.

“We’re hoping they bump into people they know and will get a lot out of doing normal things, such as catching up over a pint with their pals or being able to shop for treats for their grandchildren.

“We’ll follow all the Covid safety guidelines but I’m determined that the pandemic shouldn’t stop our residents from having a life."

Daniel is also recruiting a fine dining chef and an additional activities coordinator.

“To help make meal times at the home extra special, we’re also going to recruit a fine dining chef who can make the dining experience a focal point for the home."

Former Registered Manager Jen Roberts has been promoted to become Development Manager for the Sandstone Care Group that runs The Oaks Care Home.

She said: "It’s great to welcome Daniel on board. His passion and enthusiasm for providing outstanding resident-led care within a modern setting really stand out and we’re excited to hear his plans for the home.”