News and Blog

Posted on 15 March 2024

Residents at Malvern-based Davenham, Perrins House and Bradbury Court, the residential, nursing and dementia care homes which are collectively known as Friends of the Elderly Malvern, have been celebrating this year’s World Wildlife Day by enjoying their regular ‘Twitching’ video sessions. Twitching is the term used for observing and watching birds, which the residents have been…

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Employee Appreciation Day and our long service employees

Posted on 13 March 2024

At Friends of the Elderly, we always have the wellbeing of residents and clients at the heart of everything we do, together with the welfare, health and safety of our employees. Throughout the year, we honour long service employees, recognising their commitment and dedication. “Our Long Service Awards are just one, small way, that we…

Emma shares her caring journey on International Women’s Day

Posted on 11 March 2024

Emma Lawrance, Registered Manager at Little Bramingham Farm residential care home in Luton, Bedfordshire has worked for the Charity for over 17 years. To support and mark this year’s International Women’s Day – which celebrates the achievements of women – Emma has been sharing her own care career journey, her passion for caring and her…

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Shirley

Posted on 8 March 2024

Shirley Bradley, our Head of Day Care Services has worked for Friends of the Elderly for nearly 19 years. To support this year’s International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women, Shirley has been sharing her own care career journey, her passion for caring and her inspiration for inclusivity for all her clients and…

Shining a spotlight on loving couple at Bernard Sunley care home

Posted on 7 March 2024

At Bernard Sunley, our Woking-based residential, nursing and dementia care home, the care team has been shining a spotlight on one loving couple at the home. Last month, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, staff turned the care home’s beautiful Conservatory into a romantic bistro setting and hosted a delicious lunch for residents. The happy couple are…