Abbeyfield News

Peter Robinson, a resident at Abbeyfield Court in Locks Heath, has given 50 years to help UK charity fighting global poverty, Christian Aid.

Cunningham House, a dementia-friendly residential care home in Epping, has been announced as the winner of the Care Home Team Award at the South East Regional Great British Care Awards (GBCA) 2020.

It was the first national lockdown that brought Toby to Westall House. Now, Toby loves his job and says it has formed a path to a career he never planned for, but can't wait to pursue.

Senior House Manager Peta Lambird talks about her valiant wing walks and day-to-day life at Abbeyfield.

The Abbeyfield Creative Writing Competition, which took place over Abbeyfield Week in June, attracted over 70 brilliant submissions from Abbeyfields around the world.

The Chris Nicholl Trophy was named after resident of Speedwell Court, Chris, a former player and manager.

MP of Mid Sussex, Mims Davies, asked residents across the county to nominate their COVID Heroes: those who have gone above and beyond to help others in the local community, among which Westall House were nominated.

Abbeyfield Week, from 5th-13 June, provided the opportunity to reflect on what makes our houses and homes a special place to live.

Residents of two Abbeyfield homes were gifted specialist hardback books and benches from house builder Miller Homes to help engage residents and facilitate meetings between them, and their friends and families safely.