Abbeyfield News

Stan Gibbs is a resident at Hill House care home in Honiton. We sat down with him to talk about his life, career, and amazing talent for composing poetry.

Dorothy Symonds, an 88-year-old resident of Lee House, a residential care home in Wimbledon, shares her journey of finding a home at Abbeyfield. From a distinguished career as a teacher to the serene and relaxing lifestyle she now enjoys at Lee House.

The International Women's Day 2024 theme is 'Inspire Inclusion', focusing on the importance of creating a world where every woman feels valued, respected, and empowered. We explore this topic in more detail and share the ways Abbeyfield are inspiring inclusion across our houses, homes and beyond.

Abbeyfield Chief Executive Paul Tennant, Head of Development & Relationships Abdul A. Ravat, Abbeyfield South Downs CEO Nolan Taylor and Abbeyfield The Dales CEO Philip Birkinshaw were delighted to participate in the fifth session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry yesterd...

Valentine's Day gives people of all ages the opportunity to express their love and appreciation for those closest to them. At Abbeyfield, we believe that love knows no age limit, and Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate the bonds that enrich our lives.

Residents at Abbeyfield House care home in New Malden have been enjoying spending time with a seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Misty.

We caught up with Chief Executive of the Abbeyfield & Wesley Society, Northern Ireland.

Norma Bennett grew up on Rotherhithe New Road, Bermondsey, in the 1950’s. Just around the corner was Abbeyfield Road, from which our organisation takes its name, and living nearby was Richard Carr-Gomm, who founded our first house and established Abbeyfield as a charity in 1956.

Back in 2021, we interviewed resident John Flanner MBE for the Abbeyfield blog. Since then, John has published a new volume of his autobiography. We caught up with him to hear about his recent passions.