Resources & Templates

Download practical templates and resources to implement your care home marketing strategies immediately.

Marketing Planning Resources

These templates will help you plan and organize your marketing efforts effectively.

90-Day Marketing Plan Template

A structured template to plan your marketing activities for the next 90 days, with weekly action items.

Marketing Budget Planner

A comprehensive budget template to allocate and track your marketing spend across different channels.

Content Calendar Template

Plan your social media, blog, and email content with this easy-to-use calendar template.

Content Calendar Template

Content Calendar - April 2025
Date Platform Content Type Topic
Apr 1 Facebook Image Post Spring Activities for Residents
Apr 3 Blog Article Benefits of Social Activities for Elderly
Apr 5 Email Newsletter Monthly Update & Upcoming Events
Apr 8 Instagram Photo Staff Spotlight: Meet Our Carers
Apr 10 Facebook Video Virtual Tour of New Garden Area

A practical content planning calendar to organize your care home's social media posts, blog articles, newsletters, and other content. This template helps you maintain consistent communication with your audience.

What's Included:
  • 12-month calendar with key dates and events
  • Content type categorization system
  • Topic idea generator for care homes
  • Publishing schedule with platform recommendations
  • Content repurposing guide
  • Performance tracking metrics

Marketing ROI Calculator

ROI Results:

New Residents:
2
Total Revenue:
£144,000
Marketing ROI:
143,900%
Return per £1 spent:
£1440.00

This interactive calculator helps you measure the return on investment for your marketing activities. Enter your marketing costs and expected outcomes to calculate potential returns based on your care home's specific metrics.

What's Included in the Downloadable Version:
  • Comprehensive ROI calculator for multiple marketing channels
  • Comparison tools for different marketing strategies
  • Historical tracking to measure performance over time
  • Breakeven analysis for marketing investments
  • Customizable metrics for your specific care home
  • Visualization charts for reporting

Press Release Template

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[HEADLINE: CARE HOME NAME ANNOUNCES...]

[LOCATION, DATE] - [Opening paragraph summarizing the news...]

[Second paragraph with more details...]

"Quote from care home manager or relevant person]," said [Name, Title].

[Additional paragraph with background information...]

About [Care Home Name]:

[Brief description of your care home...]

Contact:

[Contact Name]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

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A professional press release template designed specifically for care homes. This template helps you create newsworthy announcements that capture media attention and generate positive coverage for your care home.

What's Included:
  • 6 customizable press release templates for different scenarios:
    • New service or facility announcement
    • Staff appointment or achievement
    • Award or recognition announcement
    • Community event or partnership
    • Milestone celebration
    • Innovative care approach introduction
  • Step-by-step guide to writing effective press releases
  • Examples of successful care home press releases
  • Media distribution tips and local media contact suggestions
  • Follow-up email templates

Media Pitch Template

Subject: [Compelling headline for your story idea]

Dear [Journalist Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out because I thought your [publication/program]'s readers/viewers might be interested in a story about [brief description of your story angle].

[One paragraph explaining why this is newsworthy and relevant to their audience]

[One paragraph with key details or statistics]

We can offer:
- [Interview with relevant person]
- [Photo/video opportunities]
- [Other resources]

Would this be of interest for a potential story? I'm happy to provide any additional information you might need.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Care Home Name]
[Contact Information]

A collection of effective media pitch templates to help you secure coverage in local and industry media. These templates are designed to capture journalists' attention and present your care home's stories in a compelling way.

What's Included:
  • 8 customizable media pitch templates for different story angles:
    • Human interest resident stories
    • Community impact initiatives
    • Expert commentary on eldercare topics
    • Seasonal care advice
    • Special events and celebrations
    • Staff achievements and innovations
    • Facility improvements or expansions
    • Response to industry developments
  • Journalist relationship building guide
  • Media pitch timing recommendations
  • Follow-up strategy and templates
  • Examples of successful pitches from care homes