01/07/2022
Plastic Free July – Go plastic-free without spending more
With the worrying statistic that by 2050, there could be more plastic in our oceans than fish, and the impact that single-use plastic is having not only on the environment, but also our health, we've listed some of the best and most cost-effective ways to reduce your plastic consumption.
19/06/2022
The Loneliness Pandemic - Loneliness Awareness Week 2022
The last two years have truly highlighted the detrimental effects that isolation and loneliness can have on older people. Figures from Age UK show that 1.4 million people in the UK, aged 55 or older, experience loneliness, with almost 500,000 going five or six days without seeing or speaking to anyone at all.
10/05/2021
Connect with Nature this Mental Health Awareness Week
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 10-16 May 2021. This year’s theme is 'Nature'. In this blog, we’ve collated five ways you can get involved this MHAW.
07/05/2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore inspires Abbeyfield residents to ‘Get to 100’
Residents of Abbeyfield took on a range of challenges to ‘Get to 100’ as part of the Captain Tom 100 campaign last weekend (30th April – 3rd May 2021).
16/03/2021
Give a Laptop Campaign Makes Connections Possible
Residents of Hale Court can now enjoy family Zoom calls thanks to Steve at G.T. Computer Services, who donated two recycled laptops as part of the BBCs ‘Make a difference, give a laptop’ campaign.
19/01/2021
Facebook Portal Mini ensures care home residents stay connected
Residents of Speedwell Court, a dementia-friendly residential care home in Southampton, have had their spirits lifted by the recent donation of a Facebook Portal Mini.
08/01/2021
Abbeyfield Chairman awarded OBE in New Year Honours list
Ian Plaistowe, Chairman of The Abbeyfield Society, has been recognised with an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours list for his services to elderly care and education.
04/12/2020
Cathy's Volunteer Story
As part of International Volunteer Day, we spoke to Cathy Earl who volunteers at Speedwell Court, to find out a little more about her and her experience as a volunteer.
20/11/2020
Remembrance Day with Abbeyfield
Remembrance Day was a little different to previous years due to the current circumstances, but despite the changes, residents and staff celebrated in wonderful ways.