Articles & News

05/05/2025

From Amersham to Arusha: Shubhan’s volunteering and fundraising journey

Care Assistant Shubhan Selvaranjan, 19, shares how his volunteering at Pratt House care home and in Tanzania has taught him valuable lessons about care, empathy, and making a difference.

• From our Homes

13/03/2025

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.

• From our Homes
• In the Community

06/03/2025

Abbeyfield House unveils new sensory room

Abbeyfield House in New Malden now boasts a new sensory room, created by Activities Coordinator Jay Ward. He transformed an unused nursery into a calming space, hand-making curtains and material boards.

• From our Homes

20/02/2025

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.

• From our Homes
• In the Community

30/01/2025

Haddenham scoops double award at local and national level

Stonehill House care home has won two Prestige Business Awards, both regional Care Home of the Year and national Lifetime Excellence in Elderly Care, thanks to its exceptional care and resident satisfaction.

28/01/2025

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.

• Staff Profiles
• From our Homes

07/01/2025

Abbeyfield care home summer house is used by local charities

Abbeyfield Winnersh is supporting the local community by offering its fully equipped summer house to charities for meetings and events focused on older people.

• From our Homes

07/01/2025

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.

• From our Homes
• Campaigns and Awareness
• In the Community

05/01/2025

All the trimmings

Abbeyfield homes across the country celebrated Christmas with festive events, decorations, and special guests, creating unique and magical experiences for residents.

• From our Homes