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Cruise adventure around the world for Bernard Sunley care home residents

Posted on 8 November 2021

Residents at Bernard Sunley care home have taken to the high seas, sailing around the Mediterranean before heading off to the Caribbean, via Japan. Throughout the cruise, residents have virtually visited different countries all whilst staying safely inside their specially decorated ‘Cruise Lounge’. They have been on excursions, tried new culinary delights, made and received…

October highlights from our care homes and services

Posted on 5 November 2021

October was a busy month across our care homes and services, including a special Australian birthday surprise for a WW2 veteran, farm visits and more! Here are our October highlights: The three dedicated ladies managing our Malvern care homes With 89 years of caring experience between them, we are fortunate to have three dedicated ladies…

Historic charity helps older Londoners hit by pandemic with £450k cash boost

Posted on 12 October 2021

Funding from a charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor over 400 years ago is being used to help modern day older Londoners impacted by the pandemic. The Emanuel Hospital charity was founded in 1600 after a bequest by Lady Anne Dacre to set up an almshouse to provide homes for 20 older people and education…

A Birthday surprise from Australia for 101-year-old Woking WW2 Veteran

Posted on 11 October 2021

At Bernard Sunley care home in Woking, Surrey, the care team has been celebrating Moyra Webber’s milestone 101st Birthday. She enjoyed cake, gifts, cards and a birthday treat performance from one of her favourite entertainers, Daniel Brewerton. However, Moyra’s special day was made even more perfect with a magical surprise visit. Alongside her family visiting,…

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons 2021

Posted on 1 October 2021

Today, to celebrate the theme of this year’s United Nations International Day of Older Persons – ‘Digital Equity for All Ages’, we are talking about how we engage our residents and service users with new technology to enjoy meaningful interactions in the digital world through, not only a varied range of activities, but also with…