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May highlights from our care homes

Posted on 11 June 2021

As ever, our residents have been busy across all of our care homes, enjoying activities and celebrations. Here’s a look back at some highlights from May. Celebrations at Alton care home for resident’s milestone 100th birthday At our Alton-based residential care home, The Lawn, resident Frederick Bowpitt (known as Bill) had a lovely day marking…

Lockdown pen pal friends Madge and Ella meet in person for the first time

Posted on 8 June 2021

We have a heart-warming update on a story we shared last September. Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic meant strict lockdown procedures for the country, a friendship between 94-year-old Madge, who is a resident at Little Bramingham Farm care home in Luton, and six-year-old Ella flourished as they became pen pal friends. Despite the 88-year age difference,…

2021 April highlights from our care homes

Posted on 11 May 2021

Residents across our care homes enjoyed a fun-filled month, whether it was April showers or sun! Here’s a look back at some highlights from April. Kind donation helps Bernard Sunley care home residents get interactive At our Woking care home, Bernard Sunley, residents have been enjoying a new, interactive pastime thanks to the generous donations and fundraising efforts…

Celebrations at Alton care home for resident’s milestone 100th birthday

Posted on 6 May 2021

At our Alton-based residential care home, The Lawn, resident Frederick Bowpitt (known as Bill) had a lovely day marking his milestone 100th birthday. Celebrating his Centenarian Day, Bill enjoyed a packed day of celebrations. They started with him receiving his commemorative telegram from the charity’s Royal Patron, HRH The Queen and a COVID-safe visit from…

Emergency respite care at Redcot care home supports family in need

Posted on 30 April 2021

Redcot care home in Haslemere, Surrey recently answered an emergency immediate assistance call from a family who were extremely anxious to find a respite stay for their mother. 82-year-old Felicity – who lives with Parkinson’s Disease – had been living independently throughout the COVID pandemic and lockdowns. Unfortunately, due to a non-COVID related illness, she…