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A positive move forward as Covid vaccinations completed at all our care homes

Posted on 15 February 2021

Although there is still a challenging journey ahead, we are delighted to share that all Friends of the Elderly care home residents have now received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Roxanne Webb, manager at our Orford House care home in Coulsdon, said: “Even though throughout the pandemic we have taken all the necessary…

2021 December highlights from our care homes

Posted on 5 January 2021

December is always a magical time at our care homes! Despite the current challenges faced with the ongoing pandemic, nothing could get in the way of our residents and staff enjoying Christmas festivities. Here’s a look at what they got up to in December: Perrins House team members inspire residents with poems and displays At…

Festive Namaste afternoon supports people living with dementia in Malvern

Posted on 2 January 2021

In the heart of Malvern, our three dedicated care homes in one location specialise in residential, dementia and nursing care – Davenham, Bradbury Court and Perrins House. As the hub of specialist dementia care, the core focus at Bradbury Court is on those residents living with dementia. Adrian Tyrer, the care home’s Dementia Champion, recently…

Perrins House team members inspire residents with poems and displays

Posted on 31 December 2020

At Perrins House care home in Malvern, two of the Domestic Team have taken on the role of Artistic Surprise Makers. Together they have been keeping the residents engaged – and intrigued – with specially created and imaginative monthly display tables and poems that everyone can enjoy. Vanda Jenkins and Dawn Barnes who, between them,…

Wartime codebreaking tales from Redcot resident who worked at Bletchley Park

Posted on 18 December 2020

Juliet Fuirer, who has just celebrated her 98th birthday, has lived at Redcot care home in Haslemere since February 2020. She recently shared memories with the care home team and the other residents about her wartime experiences working at the famous Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire as a Morse Code Decoder. Having been born in Lahore,…