News

Increasingly, issues affecting older people are making the news. From pensions to heating bills; from health to isolation. If you would like to know more about our work, please contact Shona O'Donovan at our Press Office on T. 020 7881 1125.
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  • Tuesday 3 June 2008
    Removal of rural 'phone boxes affects older people
    Friends of the Elderly comments of the effects the removal of telephone boxes will have on older people.Click here to read more
  • Wednesday 28 May 2008
    Princess Alexandra opens our two dementia facilities in Woking
    HRH Princess Alexandra visited Woking on Wednesday to officially open the regions first dementia resource centre; Friends of the Elderly Bradbury Centre and the Smiles Café, a functioning café for residents with dementia and nursing needs at Friends of the Elderly’s Bernard Sunley.Click here to read more
  • Wednesday 9 April 2008
    Annual Review Event - Celebrating Care Homes
    With the government’s attention and resources focused on promoting independence for older people as they see it; by encouraging them to continue living in their own homes Friends of the Elderly’s annual review wanted to bring the often maligned yet vital, care homes to the fore. Click here to read more
  • Monday 31 March 2008
    Are you a good, committed and caring friend?
    If so, then Friends of the Elderly needs you. The local charity is holding a volunteer day on Wednesday 9th April, looking for people to befriend residents at Friends of the Elderly Redcot, their care home on Three Gates Lane in Haslemere.Click here to read more
  • Wednesday 26 March 2008
    Guardian Article
    Friends of the Elderly featured in an article on the positive effects of migrant workers in care homes 'Portrait of respect'.Click here to read more
  • Wednesday 12 March 2008
    Friends of the Elderly recognises there's quality in quantity
    Friends of the Elderly shows it's appreciation of the hard work and commitment of 15 long service employees.Click here to read more
  • Monday 25 February 2008
    Davenham Music Concert
    Local charity Friends of the Elderly is hosting its annual evening of music and desserts on Friday 7 March. Each year the frontline charity, which provides essential hands-on support for older people through their care homes and community services, hosts an evening of music, champagne and desserts at Friends of the Elderly Davenham in Malvern. Click here to read more
  • Saturday 26 January 2008
    Piping in the haggis
    Burns Night was celebrated in true Scottish fashion by residents at Friends of the Elderly in Haslemere who tucked in to a dinner of cock-a-leekie soup and haggis.Click here to read more
  • Thursday 10 January 2008
    A taste of Japanese culture
    Friends of the Elderly Redcot a residential care home in Haslemere gave residents a different take on afternoon tea last Tuesday, by holding a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.Click here to read more