Welcome to the latest edition of the Abbeyfield Voice - Winter 2024-25
All the trimmings
Abbeyfield homes across the country celebrated Christmas with festive events, decorations, and special guests, creating unique and magical experiences for residents.
Abbeyfield Voice Archive
Read previous editions of our quarterly magazine:
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2024-25 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2024-25 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2024 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Summer 2024 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2024 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Spring 2024 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2023-24 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Winter 2023-24 (text only .doc)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2023 (PDF)
- Abbeyfield Voice Autumn 2023 (text only .doc)
Resident, staff and volunteers invited to attend Westminster Abbey Together at Christmas Carol Service as a Patronage of His Majesty The King
Representatives from Abbeyfield were honoured to attend the Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, in recognition for their outstanding contributions to their communities.
A proud tradition of volunteering
Founded in 1956, Abbeyfield provides various housing options for older people, with a long tradition of volunteers enriching residents' lives through companionship, activities and community support. This International Volunteer Day, we celebrate our volunteers' dedication and the positive impact they make.
Abbeyfield care home summer house is used by local charities
Abbeyfield Winnersh is supporting the local community by offering its fully equipped summer house to charities for meetings and events focused on older people.
Government urged to regenerate the UK's sheltered housing stock
An Abbeyfield-sponsored All-Party Parliamentary Group report into the regeneration of outdated sheltered housing stock was launched on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at an event hosted by the House of Lords.
Bramhall residents take a trip down memory lane
Remembrance Sunday at Abbeyfield House Bramhall brought back powerful wartime memories for residents. Hear firsthand accounts of life during WWII, from sheltering in an Anderson shelter to the challenges of rationing.
Hill House treats guests to Christmas dinner to help combat loneliness
Hill House hosted a Christmas dinner for local residents who would otherwise have been alone on Christmas Day.
Haddenham scoops double award at local and national level
Stonehill House care home has won two Prestige Business Awards, both regional Care Home of the Year and national Lifetime Excellence in Elderly Care, thanks to its exceptional care and resident satisfaction.
Hampton House recognises residents and staff who make a special difference
Hampton House in Solihull held an awards ceremony to thank residents, staff, and volunteers for creating a warm and friendly atmosphere at the independent living complex.
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.
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.