We’ve added a new ASCP tenant safety video explaining how to spot and report damp and mould. If you notice anything in your home, let us know so we can tackle it quickly. Watch the video here: buff.ly/cCamTVi #TenantSafety #BCOP #DampAndMould #SafeHomes

A brilliant afternoon at Anita Stone Court as residents enjoyed our cosy-and-cheerful PJ Disco — proof that comfort and fun make the perfect pairing. #BCOP #AnitaStoneCourt #PJDisco #CareHomeActivities #OlderAdults #CommunityCare #CareHomeLife #PyjamaParty

Day 3 of the NCF 2025 Advent Calendar brings a brilliant intergenerational story from BCOP (Broadening Choices for Older People) 💙🎄 Watch the full story here: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/door/3/ #Forpeoplenotforprofit #BCOP #Storytime

The #AutumnBudget brings wage increases for social care but no funding to support the sector. NCF warns this is a missed opportunity, highlighting the lack of workforce strategy, tech investment and recognition of sector pressures. buff.ly/yiS99GK #SocialCare #NCF #CareSector #Birmingham #BCOP

💻 Cyber Monday is here! Before you checkout online today, click through EasyFundraising raise free funds for BCOP! Your online shopping could make a real difference and it won’t cost you a penny more. Sign up shop today: buff.ly/5wyqolH #EasyFundraising #CyberMonday #BCOP #SupportLocalCharities

❄️ Our Winter Newsletter is out now! It’s full of seasonal cheer and great news – including our Care Home Employer award win at the #GreatBritishCareAwards 🏆 Subscribe here: bcop.org.uk #BCOP #WinterNewsletter #SocialCare #Birmingham #OlderPeopleCare #FestiveCare

🛍️ Shop smart this #BlackFriday — support BCOP for free! Use EasyFundraising when shopping online and retailers will donate to us at no extra cost. 👉 buff.ly/17F0Nrz #EasyFundraising #BCOP #SupportLocal

The UK Covid Inquiry confirms what care homes knew: “Too little, too late.” Older people weren’t prioritised. The care sector was sidelined. #Vic Rayner @NCFCareForum calls for real reform. Read BCOP’s article :https://buff.ly/bCAwtRR #CovidInquiry #SocialCare #CareHomes #BCOP

🛍️ Shop smart this #BlackFriday — support BCOP for free! Use EasyFundraising when shopping online and retailers will donate to us at no extra cost. 👉 buff.ly/m41Nlhp #EasyFundraising #BCOP #SupportLocal

Fantastic news from Robert Harvey House — our Business Administration apprentice Attiya has achieved a Distinction! Her hard work & commitment over 18 months have been outstanding. Congratulations from everyone at BCOP! 👏 #BCOP #RobertHarveyHouse #ApprenticeshipSuccess #TeamBCOP

A classic Bonfire Night — family, friends, firepits and a sky full of colour. Residents enjoyed their favourite fireworks, warm chats outdoors, and some very popular firework-themed cakes and biscuits. A lovely evening all round. #BonfireNight #AnitaStoneCourt #BCOP #BirminghamCare #CommunitySpirit

A mid-week lift at #RobertHarveyHouse! 🎶 Entertainer #TonyWall brought music, charm & plenty of good cheer last Wednesday. Our residents joined in the songs they’ve cherished over the years – the smiles said it all. There’s still nothing quite like a #livemusic performance to brighten the day.

Another Poetry Corner at Robert Harvey House — beautifully led by our activities lead, Ian. 💬📖 Residents shared favourite poems and memories, proving once again how creativity connects and uplifts us all. #PoetryCorner #RobertHarveyHouse #CreativeCare #WellbeingThroughWords #BCOP

🎉 Win a Nintendo Switch 2 gaming bundle or £1,000 cash! Plus: £500 goes to your chosen cause – like BCOP 💚 Support us in the Birmingham Community Lottery 🎮🎄 Draw: Nov 30 | £1 tickets | buff.ly/hZSqnR3 #BCOP #Lottery #SupportLocal #ChristmasBonus #GamingPrize

A time to remember 🌺 Residents at Neville Williams House visited the foyer memorial and then watched the national Remembrance service together in the lounge. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #BCOPBirmingham

Residents at Neville Williams House have honoured #RemembranceDay by making their own poppy wreaths and creating a memorial in the foyer — a heartfelt tribute to those who gave everything. 🌺 #LestWeForget #BCOP #NevilleWilliamsHouse

Residents at #NevilleWilliamsHouse brought #FireworksNight indoors with creative rocket crafts that now form a colourful ceiling display in our lounge. A great way to celebrate the season with imagination and teamwork. #BCOP #CreativeCare #Wellbeing #CareHomeActivities #BirminghamCareHomes

🎃 Spooktacular fun at #RobertHarveyHouse! Residents & staff celebrated #Halloween in style, decorating biscuits & putting their knowledge to the test in a themed quiz. These fun activities support wellbeing, creativity, and connection. #BCOP #CareHomeActivities #DementiaCare #Wellbeing #Birmingham

Neville Williams House has gone nautical! 🚢 Our dining room makeover looks like something from a cruise liner — nets, portholes, and all. We’re running a competition to name the new space! Share your ideas 🌊⚓ #BCOP #NevilleWilliamsHouse #NamingCompetition #CareHomeLife

BCOP wins the Care Home Employer Award at the Great British Care Awards 2025 (West Midlands)! We were also finalists for the Workforce Development Award & for Praveen’s Outstanding Contribution to Social Care. #GreatBritishCareAwards #BCOP #CareEmployer #BirminghamCare #ProudToCare #GBCareAwards

It’s #TrusteeWeek! Meet our trustees — from long-serving member John Bennett to new faces Nigel Wilson & Lydia Willetts — who share reflections on what makes BCOP “small but mighty.” Read more about their experiences here 👉 buff.ly/9B8mWrN #BCOP #SocialCare #CharityTrustees #Birmingham

BCOP is recruiting a Care Manager for Anita Stone Court in Moseley, Birmingham. Lead a dedicated nursing team, uphold person-centred care, and shape our future ➡️ buff.ly/k7WpOUR #CareManager #BCOP #NursingHome #ElderlyCare #Leadership #Birmingham #CareJobs #RegisteredNurse

CQC’s State of Care report highlights familiar challenges in health & social care. For older people joined-up care between hospitals & community providers is vital. buff.ly/7jyt9Ia #CQC #StateOfCare #BCOP #SocialCare #DementiaCare #OlderPeople #CommunityCare #ContinuingHealthCare #NCF #VicRayner

🎉 Support BCOP & win big this October! You could bag a brand new iPhone 17 Pro or £1,000 cash 💷 Every £1 ticket helps us build new sensory facilities for older people in Birmingham 🏡💚 buff.ly/aI24fkQ #BCOP #Lottery #SupportLocal #iPhone17Pro #SuperDraw

💛 Huge thanks to everyone who’s completed our Tenant Satisfaction Survey! 📞 We’re making final phone calls this week. 📢 Results will be published by the end of this year. Your voice matters – and we’ve heard you. #BCOP #TenantSurvey #SocialHousing #ResidentVoice #ThankYou #LaterLifeLiving

#FestiveFun and magic at Webbs of Wychbold 🎄✨ Our #RobertHarveyHouse residents loved browsing the Christmas displays, picking out plants and enjoying lunch together. A perfect start to the festive season! #BCOP #ChristmasAtWebbs #CareHomeLife #MakingMemories #OlderPeople #BirminghamCareHomes

🖌️ Residents painted, beaded, and decorated beautiful heart and butterfly shapes in a joyful, relaxed session. Big thanks to Jackie from Home from Hospital Care – People’s Corner for their energy and creativity 🌟 #BCOP #HarveyCourt #CreativeMorning #CommunityCare #CraftAndConnect #ShelteredHousing

We were thrilled to welcome vocalist Miss Ruby Red to Robert Harvey House last week. Her performance brought music, laughter and a few impromptu solos from residents too! A joyful afternoon shared by all. buff.ly/6FGBLV6 #RobertHarveyHouse #BCOP #CareHomeLife #MusicInCare #CommunityCare

Hiring Senior Finance Officer in #Birmingham to support Finance Director & leading financial processes. Help us to make a difference to people’s lives. 💰 £35,000 per year buff.ly/t0Hu9oH #BCOP #FinanceJobs #BirminghamJobs #CharityFinance #SeniorFinanceOfficer #AccountingJobs #CareSector #HiringNow

Cheers to good company & great memories! Residents from Robert Harvey House enjoyed a pub lunch at the Malt Shovel — another example of how community outings bring joy & connection to everyday life. buff.ly/zzkiXSr #RobertHarveyHouse #BCOP #BirminghamCare #CareCommunity #Wellbeing #OlderPeople

BCOP is recruiting a Property Services Manager in Birmingham (£50,000–£55,000). Lead maintenance, compliance and development across our housing and care homes. Apply by 22 Oct 2025 👉 buff.ly/EWhiol8 #Recruitment #BirminghamJobs #PropertyServices #FacilitiesManagement #CharityJobs #CareSector

The King’s Fund’s latest report highlights six major challenges facing social care. BCOP joins the #NationalCareForum and #CaseyCommission in shaping the conversation about the future of social care. buff.ly/4nwBvAB #SocialCare #KingsFund #CareReform #AdultSocialCare

We’re celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth at Anita Stone Court on 15 October! Residents and staff will enjoy music, stories and reminiscence that honour Birmingham’s Black heritage and the strength of our diverse community. 🔗 buff.ly/UzbnGbE #BCOP #AnitaStoneCourt #InclusiveCare

Residents at Robert Harvey House enjoyed Poetry Corner— sharing and reading from their favourite poems. 💬📖 Poetry has a special power to spark memory, inspire conversation & strengthen wellbeing at any age. buff.ly/7twYW7Z #PoetryCorner #RobertHarveyHouse #CreativeCare #BCOP #WellbeingThroughWords

Part-Time Finance Assistant Join a supportive finance team at a local charity making a real difference for older people. 💼 21 hours per week 💷 £25,480 FTE (£15,288 pro rata) 📅 Apply by 22nd October 2025 Details ➡️ buff.ly/vtDn70x #FinanceJobs #BirminghamJobs #CharityWork #BCOP #Recruitment

🎃 Autumn fun at BCOP this October! Pumpkin painting, decorations, Halloween party & movie 🎬 👉 buff.ly/oQYz6BP #BCOPEvents #Halloween2025 #AutumnFun

An absolute pleasure to visit Remade Worcester charity. They are brimming with ideas. Latest idea - crafting boxes for schools. www.louisstephen.co.uk/2025/09/new-...

Join us at Anita Stone Court this Friday for a Macmillan Coffee Morning ☕🍰 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Details: buff.ly/qUtochr #MacmillanCoffeeMorning #BCOP #Fundraising

Honouring dedication at Neville Williams House 💐 Colleagues celebrated 10 & 15 years of service with BCOP. Thank you for your commitment to residents. Read more: buff.ly/kMF0uKR #BCOP #LongServiceAwards

BCOP welcomed the Casey Commission team this summer. We now back the National Care Forum's call for cross-party reform and real recognition for the not-for-profit care sector. Read more: buff.ly/CWMAbMd #CaseyCommission #BCOP #SocialCareReform #NCF #NotForProfitCare

Celebrating loyalty at #RobertHarveyHouse 💐 CEO Helen Gore & Trustees joined us to present long service awards to staff with 10–35 years of service. Guests enjoyed cakes & the home’s famous samosas & spring rolls! Each recipient received a certificate, gift card & orchid. #LongService #BCOP

Our Autumn Newsletter is in your inbox now 🍂 Catch up on the latest from BCOP’s homes and housing schemes. Not signed up yet? You can subscribe to our mailing list from our website bcop.org.uk #AutumnNewsletter, #BCOPUpdates, #CharityNews

⚠️ Reminder: Today at 3pm the Gov will test the Emergency Alerts system. Phones will make a loud siren-like sound. It’s only a test. Info: buff.ly/8WmZZdG

📞 Haven’t returned your survey? We’ll be making friendly calls this week to help tenants complete their Tenant Satisfaction Survey by phone. Takes 5 mins — and your voice helps us do better. Thanks to everyone who’s already taken part 💛 #BCOP #TenantSurvey #PhoneReminder #SocialHousing

🎉 We’ve been raising funds through the Birmingham Community Lottery for 1 year! This Sat 30 Aug: enter the £2,000 Luxury Getaway Super Draw 🏝️💷 Support BCOP for just £1/week 👉 buff.ly/2iDFGaF #BCOP #Lottery #SupportLocal #LuxuryGetaway #OneYearOn #CharityLottery #SensoryGardens #SupportLocal

💜 Save the date! Join us on Sunday 7th September for the West Midlands Police Event at Tally Ho!, Birmingham. 🎶 Music, 🎥 cinema, 🚌 VR Dementia Bus, stalls & more! Together making Birmingham a dementia-friendly city 💙 #DementiaAwareness #BirminghamEvents #BCOP #DementiaFriendly #CarersSupport

Neville Williams House wins two ENRICH awards for research excellence: Complex Studies Support + Best Newcomer. Well done team! 📸 See our certificates #ENRICH #CareHomeResearch #NevilleWilliamsHouse #BCOP #NIHR #Bepartofresearch

🎶 “Scarborough Fair” sung with heart at Robert Harvey House Summer Fête. Singing supports memory and connection – especially for older people and those living with dementia. It’s more than a song – it’s a moment that matters. #BCOP #RobertHarveyHouse #MusicInCare #Reminiscence #DementiaSupport

🎉 #AnitaStoneCourt’s #SummerFête brought the sunshine and smiles! From children’s games like #hook-a-duck to incredible chef-made cakes, a great raffle, and lovely local stalls – it was a joyful day for residents, families, and neighbours. #BCOP #CareWithHeart #BirminghamCareHomes #CommunityEvents