60 seconds with Yvonne Wray

60 seconds with Yvonne Wray

Carnarvon House Housekeeper, Yvonne, shares her experiences of working at Abbeyfield and what she finds rewarding about her role.

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60 seconds with Adam Rees

60 seconds with Adam Rees

We spoke to Adam Rees, CEO of the Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society, about the rewards and challenges of his role, and the lessons he has learnt from a career working to help older people.

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“Meaningful connections” with care home residents inspire hundreds of schoolgirls to hold fundraising dance competition

“Meaningful connections” with care home residents inspire hundreds of schoolgirls to hold fundraising dance competition

Withington Girls' School students raised nearly £2,000 for Downing House dementia care home and Family Fund with their 'Dancing Through the Decades' competition. Read more about their fun event.

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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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