Great Torrington Gets Growing for a New Project

Great Torrington Gets Growing for a New Project

Chenie, House Manager of Glen Tor, has been busy fundraising for a brand new greenhouse, and the wait is almost over.

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Enriching the lives of older people, one home at a time

Enriching the lives of older people, one home at a time

This week, as Care Home Open Week and Glad to Care Week sweep across the nation, we're celebrating the heart behind every Abbeyfield home.

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Abbeyfield York Society unveils new extra care and day services

Abbeyfield York Society unveils new extra care and day services

Abbeyfield York celebrates the opening of 25 new Extra Care apartments and the launch of community Enrichment Day Services for older people.

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A hub for the Clitheroe community

A hub for the Clitheroe community

Learn more about how Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society (ALECS) in Clitheroe transformed their care home into a thriving community hub for residents and locals alike, offering dementia-friendly care and a welcoming space for various groups.

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60 seconds with Sue Perry

60 seconds with Sue Perry

Meet Sue, a dedicated trustee of Abbeyfield Wessex, who shares her remarkable 50-year journey with Abbeyfield, from fundraising and administration to her recent role in a successful merger and her pride in the organisation's growth and resident care.

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Community blooms with Winnersh’s allotment project

Community blooms with Winnersh’s allotment project

Winnersh is developing an allotment to grow fresh produce, promoting sustainability and community engagement. Partnering with a dementia charity, the project offers therapeutic benefits and strengthens community ties. Residents are encouraged to participate, and the garden aims to supply the kitchen with homegrown vegetables and herbs.

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Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch

Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch

Hill House care home in Honiton hosted a "Don't Eat Alone" lunch, providing free food, music, and company to locals who live alone. The successful event, following a similar Christmas dinner, aimed to combat loneliness and may become a regular occurrence, with the home hoping attendees will consider Hill House for future care.

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60 seconds with Kaila Carolan

60 seconds with Kaila Carolan

Discover how 17-year-old Kaila Carolan found her passion for caring for older people while working as a General Assistant at Hampton House.

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Speedwell Court seeks community support to secure crucial funding for dementia lunch club

Speedwell Court seeks community support to secure crucial funding for dementia lunch club

Speedwell Court, a care home in Southampton, runs a free monthly Community Lunch Club for people with dementia and their carers. The Club is reaching out for public support through the Co-op Local Community Fund to keep the service running.

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Hill House treats guests to Christmas dinner to help combat loneliness

Hill House treats guests to Christmas dinner to help combat loneliness

Hill House hosted a Christmas dinner for local residents who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day.

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