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2021 April highlights from our care homes

Posted on 11 May 2021

Residents across our care homes enjoyed a fun-filled month, whether it was April showers or sun! Here’s a look back at some highlights from April. Kind donation helps Bernard Sunley care home residents get interactive At our Woking care home, Bernard Sunley, residents have been enjoying a new, interactive pastime thanks to the generous donations and fundraising efforts…

Celebrations at Alton care home for resident’s milestone 100th birthday

Posted on 6 May 2021

At our Alton-based residential care home, The Lawn, resident Frederick Bowpitt (known as Bill) had a lovely day marking his milestone 100th birthday. Celebrating his Centenarian Day, Bill enjoyed a packed day of celebrations. They started with him receiving his commemorative telegram from the charity’s Royal Patron, HRH The Queen and a COVID-safe visit from…

Emergency respite care at Redcot care home supports family in need

Posted on 30 April 2021

Redcot care home in Haslemere, Surrey recently answered an emergency immediate assistance call from a family who were extremely anxious to find a respite stay for their mother. 82-year-old Felicity – who lives with Parkinson’s Disease – had been living independently throughout the COVID pandemic and lockdowns. Unfortunately, due to a non-COVID related illness, she…

Kind donation helps Bernard Sunley care home residents get interactive

Posted on 20 April 2021

At our Woking care home, Bernard Sunley, residents have been enjoying a new, interactive pastime thanks to the generous donations and fundraising efforts of two husbands and a grandson of former residents. Tony Collins’ wife, Jayne, and Norman Carpenter’s wife, Jean, were both residents at Bernard Sunley’s nursing unit. Sadly, when Jayne and Jean passed…

Haslemere Dementia Champion Lana and the role that became her calling

Posted on 12 April 2021

At Redcot Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey, our dedicated Dementia Champion is devoted to providing bespoke and person-focused care for residents living with dementia. Lana Boneva, the Dementia Champion at Redcot, is exceptionally passionate about her work and is keen to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds the condition. By taking the time…