Bronte House

16/09/2026

🐾❤️ Our very special Bronte is on the BBC News bbcnews! ❤️🐾

We’re so proud to see Bronte’s story featured on the BBC after being nominated as a Finalist for the BBC Make a Difference Awards. 🐾

What makes Bronte so special are the little moments of difference she makes every day to older people, people living with dementia, carers and so many more.

Sometimes it’s simply a waggy tail and a warm welcome that makes someone smile. ❤️

Bronte can also bridge a gap in communication when words are hard to find. When visiting a lady approaching the end of her life who loved dogs, Bronte simply placed her head on the bedside. No words, just connection. ❤️🐾

She also hosts “A Brew with Bronte” at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, welcoming older people, people living with dementia and their care partners for friendship, conversation, scones, beautiful gardens and plenty of Bronte cuddles - helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation 🌸🫖🐶

Whilst we’re incredibly proud of Bronte, we want her story to shine a light on the many incredible therapy animals and their partners doing wonderful work every day. 🐾❤️

We hope Bronte inspires others to see the incredible comfort, connection, confidence and joy animals can bring into people’s lives.

A huge thank you to everyone Bronte has the privilege of meeting, and to the BBC for sharing her story.

We couldn’t be prouder of you, Bronte. ❤️🐾 And after all this… we know she’ll be expecting some extra treats! 😂

If you have a dog who you think could make a difference to others, Pets As Therapy is a wonderful organisation to explore and find out how you and your dog could make a difference too. ❤️🐶🐾

08/08/2026

We're growing, and are looking for Care Companions (Carers) who are kind, compassionate and want to make a difference to the lives of other to join our lovely team!

- £15 per hour + paid travel time and mileage
- Longer visits, consistent clients and relationship-based care
- Full-time and part-time roles available

Bronte House is an independent homecare provider for older people, with a specialist focus on dementia care. We're passionate about delivering relationship based care that focuses on kindness, connection and truly getting to know our clients.

- It's a role where you feel valued
- You'll have a supportive, positive team
- You'll have time to build meaningful relationships with clients

Bronte, our in-house therapy dog is also an important part of our team, bringing comfort and joy to our clients and wider community.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Message Chantal our Founder and Registered Manager if you've any questions, or apply today via the website link below.

https://www.brontehousegroup.co.uk/client-care-companions

03/08/2026

Welcome to The Bronte Club!

Join us for "A Brew with Bronte", a relaxing afternoon of tea, freshly baked scones, and conversation in the beautiful surroundings of Middlethorpe Hall, with Bronte, our friendly therapy dog. 🐾

📅 Thursday 7 August | 🕑 2pm – 4pm
📍 Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, York

The Bronte Club is our community programme supporting the wellbeing of older people, people living with dementia, their care partners, family and friends.

Take time to explore the gardens, meet new people, chat with the gardening team and simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon.

Booking is essential. Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may enjoy coming along.

Future dates: Thursday, 3 September; Thursday, 1st October 2026.

To book your place or for more details on The Bronte Club, please do get in touch via [email protected] or 01904 236 838 or www.brontehousegroup.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you!

30/05/2026

This feedback came from a recent one-to-one with one of our Care Companions.

For us, one-to-ones are an opportunity to check in, listen, offer support, celebrate achievements and ensure our team knows they are valued, supported and never alone in the work they do.

At Bronte House, making a difference isn’t just about the care we provide to our clients - it’s about the way we care for one another as a team too. That’s at the heart of our culture of care ❤️

We believe that great care starts with great people. That’s why we’ve worked hard to build a supportive, compassionate environment where everyone feels valued, respected and part of something meaningful. Our team celebrates successes together, supports one another through challenges, and shares a genuine passion for helping others live well.

Every day, our Care Companions make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their families, helping people remain independent, connected and comfortable in their own homes, whilst living fulfilled and meaningful lives 🌸

We’re incredibly proud of the team we’ve built and grateful for the kindness, dedication and heart they bring to their roles every single day. Every member of our team is a superstar in their own right 🌟

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

27/05/2026

We’re still reflecting on what a truly special afternoon our “Because Every Life Matters - Right to the End”End-of-Life Care training event was earlier this month ❤️

It was incredibly moving to bring together carers, providers and professionals from across our community to learn, connect and share experiences around such an important area of care.

A huge thank you to for their warmth, expertise and partnership in helping deliver such a meaningful session, to Sarah Fiori - Head of Adult Social Care Nursing (HNY ICB) / Principal Nurse (NYC) for sharing a wider health and social care perspective, and to for hosting us in such a beautiful setting and creating such a warm and welcoming environment, with such wonderful hospitality from all your team as always.

A particularly heartfelt thank you to one of our client’s daughters, Molly, who so kindly and courageously shared her family’s perspective at such an emotional time. Her words touched everyone in the room and were a powerful reminder of the lasting impact kindness, compassion and person-centred end-of-life care can have on both individuals and families.

Molly also shared details of her wonderful new venture creating beautiful artwork from flowers from meaningful occasions and memories including funerals. We absolutely love our “Bluebells of Bronte House” (in the frame!) and the special story behind them ❤️

We were also honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor .rowley.16 and Sheriff’s Consort, David Smith and are so grateful to them for giving their time to join us and speak in recognition of the vital work carers do every day within our community.

Finally, thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful afternoon. It was a powerful reminder that when we work together, learn from one another and support each other, we can collectively enhance the quality of end-of-life care for the individuals and families we support.

Better together. Stronger together. ❤️

16/05/2026

04/05/2026

"Because Every Life Matters...Right to the End" End of Life Training for Community Carers

Bronte House, in partnership with St Leonard's Hospice are hosting an End-of-Life Care Training on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at the beautiful venue of Middlethorpe Hall and Spa.

It's practical session for community carers, designed to build confidence in supporting individuals and families at the end of life.

Everyone deserves a good end of life, and carers play a vital role in supporting individuals with dignity, comfort and compassion.

We're bringing carers and care providers together to collectively enhance the quality of end-of-life care across our community.

Places are limited, booking is required.

If you'd like more details, or if you and/or your team are interested in joining us, do get in touch via [email protected] or visit our website www.brontehousegroup.co.uk (you can register under the 'Community' section)

A big thank you to Middlethorpe Hall & Spa for kindly donating the venue. It's a wonderful place for this special event, and offers an opportunity for carers to enjoy the beautiful surroundings whilst learning and connecting with others.

Our culture of care extends to our wider community. We’re committed to positively contributing to our community both locally and beyond. From volunteering with The Blue Book, Pets as Therapy and other initiatives through to being a Living Wage Employer and much more, we're passionate about proacti...

06/04/2026

✨ Meet the Team: Donna ✨

We're growing and are delighted to have Donna part of our team! With over 40 years of nursing and healthcare leadership experience, Donna brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and insight - playing a key role in enhancing both our clients’ and team’s experience.

Donna is deeply passionate about supporting individuals to maintain their dignity and independence, while promoting quality of life at home. Her collaborative and person-centred approach ensures that every individual’s voice is heard, with their values, preferences, and beliefs always respected.

Her focus on wellbeing, safety, and autonomy sits at the heart of everything she does. Alongside this, Donna’s calm, compassionate, and empathetic nature extends into her leadership, where she supports our team to feel confident, valued, and well supported in their roles.

Outside of work, Donna enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren and family. She loves relaxing caravan holidays around the UK, baking, catching up with friends over coffee, and watching Formula 1 (having grown up in Brackley and spent time working at Silverstone in her early years).

We’re so proud to have Donna as part of the Bronte House team!✨