Our News

Covid-19 Safety Procedures

March 10, 2020

As responsible home owners and in line with our company values, the health and safety of all those who reside in our homes is our primary concern and priority. Milesian Manor has designated a team to coordinate our Covid-19 safety activities.

Reflexology at Milesian Manor

October 18, 2019

Self Care and wellbeing are very important to us at Milesian Manor and today, residents and staff enjoyed taking time out of the hustle bustle of daily life with a taster Reflexology session with Milesian Manors resident Reflexologist, Cathy Murray.

National Best Friend Day

July 30, 2019

Today is Best Friends day and we would like to introduce two of the very best of friends in our home.

Lula and Lita first met when they both became residents in Milesian Manor and it didn’t take long for them to form an unbreakable friendship. Always joining in with daily activities both in and outside of the home.

Mental Health Awareness Week

May 17, 2019

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week our fantastic Lifestyle Coordinator Seaneen McErlane has put together some top mental health tips.

Seaneen has a background in mental health and we are very lucky to have her at Milesian Manor, spreading her wisdom and enriching the lives of our much loved residents.

Magherafelt Community Quilting project in collaboration with the STEPS project

April 24, 2019

Milesian Manor have formed yet another new community partnership. We have been chosen to host the Magherafelt Community Quilting project in collaboration with the STEPS project.

Milesian Manor - The Home of Love

February 14, 2019

To mark St Valentine’s Day, we find out the secrets of a long and happy marriage from our wonderful resident Lita and her husband Joe Muldoon who have been married for over 45 years after meeting by chance on public transport in Australia…

Dementia Cafe at Milesian Manor

January 03, 2019

People living with Dementia in Northern Ireland are to benefit from a new Dementia Café which will take place monthly at ‘Lifestyle Care Home’, Milesian Manor.

Milesian Manor Launches New Day Club Facility

December 17, 2018

It has been dubbed Northern Ireland’s first ‘Lifestyle Care Home’, and now the multi-award winning Magherafelt-based care-home has announced the launch of the Milesian Day Club. The club will welcome non-residents (people from the community) into the home 7 days a week to benefit from the exceptional facilities and activities on offer and allow both the older people who attend and also those caring for them at home the chance to live full, active and happy lives.

Cara Macklin Scoops Top Business Innovation Award

November 14, 2018

Cara Macklin, director of Northern Ireland’s First Lifestyle Home Milesian Manor, has scooped the award for Innovation at the 2018 Women in Business awards.

Milesian Manor Celebrates Self Care Week 2018

November 13, 2018

As part of Self Care week we have decided to showcase one of our residents who is an expert in self care. Meet Milesian Manors very own Belfast Girl May, pictured here with one of her sons Kevin.

Lifestyle Home Milesian Manor Celebrates Full Occupancy

October 23, 2018

We have exceeded all expectations and reached 100 per cent occupancy, in just five months since opening earlier this year.

We celebrated International Day for Older Persons by surveying 100 of our residents for some wise life advice.

October 01, 2018

SOCIALISE MORE, WORRY LESS AND SEE YOUR FAMILY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN…LIFE ADVICE FROM THOSE THAT KNOW BEST…

Milesian Manor Sets New Standards

August 16, 2018

As Northern Ireland’s first ‘Lifestyle Care Home’, Milesian Manor, has exceeded all targets having reached an 80 per cent occupancy, created two new jobs and scooped two major industry awards, all within three months of opening.

CIPD NI Award Success for the Macklin Group!

May 11, 2018

We were delighted to be winners for the third year running at the prestigious CIPD NI awards. The awards which celebrate the best in HR and people management across Northern Ireland saw us taking home two accolades on the night.

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April 27, 2018

It’s World Health Day! This is such an important day which is celebrated all over the globe. At Macklin Care Homes health is one of our top priorities, especially as we are surrounded by wonderful nurses every day. We have all grouped together to give our top 3 tips to stay healthy:

Outstanding success at the Staff Nursing Ltd Awards 2018!

April 20, 2018

What a night was had at the Staff Nursing Ltd Awards 2018! Last year we came home with 9 outstanding awards and this year we have managed to go one better – 10 amazing accolades were won by our team members at Macklin Care Homes.

Spring has finally sprung at Milesian Manor!

March 29, 2018

Spring has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than getting the local lambs to pay our residents a visit. Everyone had the opportunity to spend time petting and cuddling the lambs.