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Mary Poppins outdoor cinema experience delights Luton care home

Posted on 4 September 2020

Residents at Little Bramingham Farm – our Luton care home rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC – were transported back to 1910s Edwardian London. Everyone enjoyed a special outdoor cinema screening of the Oscar winning film, Mary Poppins. The evening, organised by the care home team in partnership with local independent company Magical Hideout, was a…

It’s The Little Things that matter at Redcot care home

Posted on 28 August 2020

Redcot Care Home is our beautiful home in Haslemere, Surrey, which specialises in residential care. Staff have been going above and beyond to support the wellbeing, mental and physical health of residents, their families and staff during the unprecedented lockdown period. Our new campaign, ‘It’s the little things…’ works with our care homes to share…

A magical reunion between Malvern care home resident and Issy the cat

Posted on 11 August 2020

Our Malvern care home, Bradbury Court, provides dedicated care to people with dementia. In bittersweet circumstances, the staff at the care home have been able to reunite Val, a resident, with her adorable cat, Issy. The positive impact has been amazing. Val has been a resident at Bradbury Court care home for three years. Due…

Friends of the Elderly subsidises Local Authority Residents

Posted on 4 August 2020

Sir Thomas Lipton Charity Information Update. 1) Friends of the Elderly care homes are now able to subsidise a limited number of Local Authority funded residents who meet the following criteria: Nurses, retired nurses, other people serving or who have served in the National Health Service in a paid or voluntary capacity and other health…

July highlights from our care homes

Posted on 31 July 2020

July was a busy time at our care homes, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine, take part in activities and celebrate. Here are some of the key highlights from the last month: We are now COVID-WISE as visitors are welcomed back to homes: During the height of the pandemic, we closed our care…