Author: Jessica Mann

Our Patron Kerry Rubie awarded MBE in the New Year Honours List

Posted on 18 January 2022

We are delighted to congratulate our former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Kerry Rubie, on being awarded an MBE for Services to Innovation, Leadership and Governance in Adult Social Care in this year’s New Years Honours List. Kerry, who is now one of our Patrons, has worked on Friends of the Elderly’s Board of…

Going above and beyond – RNNH Care Home’s Activities Coordinator nominated for award

Posted on 12 January 2022

At RNNH care home in Bournemouth, much-loved Activities Coordinator Robert Paton goes above and beyond to provide fun and engaging activities for residents to help keep them active and positive. Di Rann, whose mother and mother-in-law have both been residents at the home, was so appreciative of Rob’s efforts, she nominated him for a local…

2022 December highlights from our care homes

Posted on 9 January 2022

Christmas is always a magical time across our care homes and services, as our care teams work hard to plan festive activities to treat residents and service users. Here are some of the highlights from December: Alan Titchmarsh says thank you to all at The Lawn care home At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care…

It’s behind you… care home residents enjoy festive covid-safe pantomimes

Posted on 30 December 2021

In the run up to Christmas, residents at our care homes got into the Christmas spirit and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas tradition – festive COVID-safe pantomime performances. Thanks to specialised screens installed, residents were able to enjoy the performance safely. At Bernard Sunley care home in Woking, residents were treated to a production of the…

National treasure Alan Titchmarsh says thank you to all at The Lawn care home

Posted on 21 December 2021

At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, residents had a lovely surprise when TV gardening royalty and national treasure, Alan Titchmarsh, dropped in to say hello. Mr Titchmarsh was visiting The Lawn’s residents and care team in his official capacity as Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Hampshire to say thank you to everyone…