6th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 55 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v WE CARE, YOU CARE WEST CLIFF HALL AND WOODLANDS HOUSE NAMED AS ONE OF THE UK’S TOP 100 CARE HOMES Hartford Care’s West Cli Hall in Hythe, and Woodlands House, in Woodlands, have both been named as one of the UK’s Top 100 Care Homes in the Lottie Awards 2026. Alongside this, West Cli Hall has also achieved the Top 10 in Outdoor Space. e Lottie Awards recognise and celebrate care homes across the UK that demonstrate exceptional commitment to residents and families. Winners are chosen from a comprehensive, data-driven review of every published care home listing on its online care nder platform, assessing them against the criteria that matters most to families when choosing care, including veri ed family reviews, CQC ratings, enquiry handling and facilities and activities. Will Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Lottie, says: “The Lottie Awards are about recognising the incredible dedication of care professionals who make a real difference in people’s lives every day. To be named among the Top 100 from more than 14,000 care homes across the UK is a huge achievement. These care homes are not just meeting residents’ needs, they’re redefining later living by creating vibrant and supportive communities that deliver exceptional care and experiences.” Lisa White, Operations Director at Hartford Care, comments: “We’re thrilled that both West Cliff Hall and Woodlands House have achieved a top 100 place in the Lottie Awards, it’s testament to the hard work and dedication our teams across the two homes put in everyday, to ensure our residents enjoy a welcoming environment and compassionate, respectful care.” West Cli Hall is set within expansive landscaped gardens in an elevated position overlooking Hythe Marina. e spectacular views promote a relaxing atmosphere and a peaceful place to call home. Beautifully restored, the home has 59 en suite bedrooms, several bright and spacious lounge areas and a dining room which looks out across the marina. ere’s also an activities room and two lifestyle kitchens to encourage residents to maintain their independence. West Cli Hall o ers residential, dementia, end of life and day care, along with respite breaks. Woodlands House is steeped in period charm and is surrounded by extensive and secluded gardens o ering plentiful accessible space for the residents to relax and watch the world go by. It has 38 generously proportioned en suite bedrooms, along with a spacious lounge, dining room and library and West Cliff Hall And Woodlands House Named As One Of The UK’s Top 100 Care Homes o ers residential, dementia, end of life and day care, along with respite breaks. Put Your Best Foot Forward Age Concern New Forest foot clinics are operating for local people aged 55+. They offer Toenail cutting for £20 or Toe and Fingernails for £25. e registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are also able to give foot care advice and information on other treatments available. If you wish to book a foot care appointment, cancel or amend one, please contact the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. A message can be le on the answer machine and they will return your call. Waterside Good Neighbours volunteers can help with transport if required. Clinics are as follows: Totton and Eling Community Centre: Every Wednesday and Friday at Civic Centre Buildings, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3AP. Age Concern New Forest office in Hythe: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday at 19-20 Marsh Parade, Hythe, SO45 6AN (opposite Hythe Club). Blackfield Baptist Church: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1XA. Lyndhurst Community Centre: 1st Monday of the month at Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY.
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