Meet Our Dedicated Team

At Howard Court Care Home in Brampton, Cumbria, our team is at the heart of everything we do. From care assistants and activity coordinators to our kitchen and housekeeping staff, each member plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for our residents. Get to know the friendly faces who bring warmth, compassion, and professionalism to our home every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Michael Boone – Activity Director

Michael Boone is a dedicated Activity Director with a proven track record of designing and delivering enriching programmes for older adults in residential care. Drawing on years of experience in both the care and hospitality sectors, Michael brings a rare blend of creativity, organisational skill, and genuine empathy to his work.

At Howard Court Care Home, Michael leads the activities programme with a focus on person-centred engagement. He has developed structured monthly calendars that blend group activities, one-to-one sessions, and independent engagement opportunities, ensuring that every resident — regardless of ability or mobility — can participate meaningfully. His approach also integrates reminiscence therapy, gentle exercise, seasonal events, arts and crafts, music sessions, and intergenerational projects with the local community.

Michael’s qualifications and relevant experience include:

  • Extensive experience as an Activity Therapist and Director in residential care settings, creating compliant, enriching activity sche

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  • Specialist skills in memory care support and dementia-friendly engagement techniques.

  • Programme design that aligns with CQC standards and promotes social, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing.

  • Staff training and mentoring, enabling all care staff to confidently support resident engagement.

  • Event coordination drawing on a hospitality background, ensuring activities

  •  are welcoming, professional, and well-executed.

  • Community partnerships, connecting residents with local organisations, volunteers, and cultural experiences.

  • Digital marketing and communications expertise, helping promote events, share updates with families, and showcase the vibrancy of care home life.

Michael has also pioneered the introduction of interactive activity centres, enhanced family involvement in daily life, and championed a holistic approach that considers not just entertainment, but also nutrition, hydration, and overall quality of life.

Guided by the belief that a care home should be a vibrant, stimulating, and joyful environment, Michael works tirelessly to ensure residents feel valued, heard, and inspired every single day.