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2024 Winter Appeal launched to support older people during winter

Posted on 16 December 2024

With figures showing that 1.9 million – 16% – of pensioners are living in relative poverty in the UK (¹) – our charity has taken action and launched its 2024 Winter Appeal. The Appeal aims to support older people this winter, by paying for grants for essentials such as winter clothing and bedding for warmth,…

Mince Pie Bake-A-Thon at New Copford Place Care Home

Posted on 13 December 2024

At New Copford Place, our Colchester-based residential care home, the residents and care team have started the Yuletide Season getting festive with a Mince Pie Bake-A-Thon Competition. “As Christmas is just around the corner, I wanted to do a fun and festive activity for the residents to get our twinkling, magical season underway,” said Chelsey…

Elf and happiness at The Lawn Care Home

Posted on 13 December 2024

At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, the residents have spent a day with some cheeky and naughty elves to celebrate this year’s jolly, holly National Elf Day. “There was plenty of Christmas singing, joviality and fun throughout the day as in true ‘Elf’ style, the residents all agreed that the best way to…

Alton resident Elizabeth shares her favourite things

Posted on 11 December 2024

With this year’s World Kindness Day focusing on wellbeing, Elizabeth Anderson, a resident at The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, has been sharing her love of her favourite things which keep her happy, content and healthy. Elizabeth, who has been a resident at The Lawn for nine months, was born in London, but during…

Step into Christmas at Care Home’s community Christmas Bazaar

Posted on 6 December 2024

Christmas magic is in the air and festivities are underway at Malvern-based Davenham, Perrins House and Bradbury Court, our residential, nursing and dementia care homes which are collectively known as Friends of the Elderly Malvern. The Christmas Spirit is truly in the air as the care team and residents are decking the halls and preparing…