Articles & 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

13/05/2025

Hats off to Patricia

Patricia Smith, a resident at Avondale, shares her lifelong passion for art, from her time as an RAF illustrator to her current dedication to knitting hats for the maternity unit and dolls for local charities.

• Resident Stories

13/05/2025

Bienvenue a Westall House!

French health and social care students visited Westall House in Horsted Keynes to learn about the differences in care for older people. The visit included tours, residents chats and insights into daily life.

• From our Homes

12/05/2025

Independence is the essence for Sue

Sue Fifer describes how living at Girton Green in Cambridge provides her with the independence and community she sought for an active retirement.

• Resident Stories