18/05/2023
Gabrielle Turner: The Power of Nature & Nutrition to Achieve Better Mental Wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 (15-21 May) Abbeyfield’s Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Gabrielle Turner, shares her story and some interesting facts about how life events, physical health and the environment you are in can affect your mental wellbeing.
17/05/2023
Mental Health Action Day
Mental Health Action Day is on May 18th and this year marks the third annual event, and the theme is "What if everyone dedicated one hour to take action for their mental health". We've put together some ideas on how you can get involved.
17/05/2023
Dementia Action Week 2023
This year Dementia Action Week runs between 15th -21st May and the theme is based on dementia diagnosis and has been designed to encourage individuals and their families to recognise symptoms for an early diagnosis.
16/05/2023
Abbeyfield residents across the country commemorate King Charles' coronation
From 6th-14th May, royal celebrations were in full swing at Abbeyfield with residents from houses and homes across the country commemorating the new King's coronation in a whole host of ways.
12/05/2023
Abbeyfield sheltered housing scheme for older people rejuvenates its garden for Coronation celebrations
Northfield Court celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III with the opening of a new section of their garden.
11/05/2023
Kenton care home hold special Coronation party
Kenton House care home for older people held a special party last weekend to celebrate the Coronation. The home invited its eight residents and their families, staff, volunteers and neighbours from the area to celebrate in style.
04/05/2023
Abbeyfield volunteers have royal seal of approval
For over 60 years, a culture of volunteering has run through The Abbeyfield Society, enabling us to provide excellent care and support for thousands of older people around the world. Abbeyfield's approach has drawn praise from HM The King, who is promoting volunteering as a theme for his Coronation weekend.
03/05/2023
Buxton Legacy grants fund enables redevelopment of Abbeyfield Masterton House, New Zealand
The Buxton Legacy was a generous bequest left to support international Abbeyfield Member Societies, which were to be used for the benefit of residents' living environments internationally.
27/04/2023
60 seconds with Paul Colwill
We recently spoke with Paul Colwill, our Volunteering Officer, to find out more about his role and Abbeyfield's plans for volunteering in the future.