Articles & News

14/08/2025

Abbeyfield’s drive for diverse homes

Abbeyfield Living Society's Head of Development & Growth, Abdul Ravat, is dedicated to creating inclusive homes for a diverse, aging population.

• Campaigns and Awareness
• Abbeyfield News

26/06/2025

Celebrating Pride Month

Pride Month is a time for communities worldwide to come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and support their rights. This blog offers essential support services tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals over 50.

26/06/2025

The comforts of home: What makes an Abbeyfield house unique?

At Abbeyfield, we are proud to offer a retirement living that genuinely feels like home. In this blog, we discuss what makes an 'Abbeyfield house' unique.

• Abbeyfield News

16/06/2025

Enriching the lives of older people, one home at a time

This week, as Care Home Open Week and Glad to Care Week sweep across the nation, we're celebrating the heart behind every Abbeyfield home.

• Campaigns and Awareness
• Abbeyfield News

13/06/2025

Abbeyfield York Society unveils new extra care and day services

Abbeyfield York celebrates the opening of 25 new Extra Care apartments and the launch of community Enrichment Day Services for older people.

• Abbeyfield News
• From our Homes

13/06/2025

Interactive experiences and expert advice imparted at successful Dementia Awareness Day at Speedwell Court

Speedwell Court hosted a successful Dementia Awareness Day in Southampton, offering expert advice, research updates, and interactive learning for anyone supporting people with dementia.

• From our Homes

10/06/2025

Sky’s the limit for 86-year-old Brian’s fundraising

Meet Brian Standring, an adventurous 86-year-old skydiving to support Alzheimer's Society during Dementia Action Week. Discover his inspiring story and how to donate.

• Resident Stories
• From our Homes

27/05/2025

“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.

• From our Homes
• In the Community

20/05/2025

Abbeyfield care staff step out for fundraising challenge

Three staff members at Abbeyfield House in New Malden are walking throughout May to raise £1,000 for their residents' fund, which supports activities and essentials. Care assistants Sonia Edgington and Elaine Gould, and Housekeeper Linda Whitcombe, are encouraging donations to enhance the lives of the 36 residents at the home.

• From our Homes