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Across our care homes and services, residents had a wonderful time enjoying a mixture of fun activities and celebrations last month. Here are our 2024 March highlights: An amazing £18,084 has been raised through our Winter Appeal – thank you! Your generosity allowed Melissa, age 73, to replace her rotting windows that were causing a…

The cold and isolating winter months have been challenging for many older people. Thanks to the generosity of all those who donated we have been able to provide 330 grants to help vulnerable older people who were struggling. Melissa, aged 73, who lives alone, told us about the windows in her house that were causing…

At Friends of the Elderly, we always have the wellbeing of residents and clients at the heart of everything we do, together with the welfare, health and safety of our employees. Throughout the year, we honour long service employees, recognising their commitment and dedication. “Our Long Service Awards are just one, small way, that we…

Emma Lawrance, Registered Manager at Little Bramingham Farm residential care home in Luton, Bedfordshire has worked for the Charity for over 17 years. To support and mark this year’s International Women’s Day – which celebrates the achievements of women – Emma has been sharing her own care career journey, her passion for caring and her…

Shirley Bradley, our Head of Day Care Services has worked for Friends of the Elderly for nearly 19 years. To support this year’s International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women, Shirley has been sharing her own care career journey, her passion for caring and her inspiration for inclusivity for all her clients and…