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2024 March highlights from our care homes and services

Posted on 8 April 2024

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…

An amazing £18,084 has been raised through our Winter Appeal

Posted on 29 March 2024

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…

Malvern residents celebrate World Wildlife Day with ‘Twitching’ videos

Posted on 15 March 2024

Residents at Malvern-based Davenham, Perrins House and Bradbury Court, the residential, nursing and dementia care homes which are collectively known as Friends of the Elderly Malvern, have been celebrating this year’s World Wildlife Day by enjoying their regular ‘Twitching’ video sessions. Twitching is the term used for observing and watching birds, which the residents have been…

Employee Appreciation Day and our long service employees

Posted on 13 March 2024

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 shares her caring journey on International Women’s Day

Posted on 11 March 2024

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…