Author: Jessica Mann
When Bernie was younger, he didn’t think about the impact of loneliness in later years. He had dedicated most of his life to caring for his parents whom he adored. When they passed away, Bernie was able to move out for the first time, at the age of 65. But what was supposed to be…
Our Football Friends programme called Any Old Irons, which is run in partnership with West Ham United Football Foundation, was shortlisted for Partnership of the Year at the Third Sector Awards last week. Any Old Irons was launched in 2015 to provide an opportunity, originally for local older men, to come together through their shared…
It is important to the people who live in our care homes that they remain to be part of the local community. That’s why our wonderful staff work with residents to build a programme of activities and events suited to their interests. Residents at our Bernard Sunley care home in Woking, Surrey, recently enjoyed a…
Sharon Fields is the new manager at our Redcot care home in Haslemere, Surrey. Residents tell us that it is a pleasure living at Redcot because of the relaxed atmosphere and excellent staff. The home is also set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust. Sharon…
Mary Parsons, a 99-year-old resident at our Davenham care home in Malvern, enjoyed the surprise trip of a lifetime to help British Airways mark its 99th year in the air. Derek Tennant, a British Airways ambassador, surprised Mary at the home, revealing that he was taking her to Belfast for the weekend to spend time…