23/04/2023
King of the Fells
For our latest interview with extraordinary Abbeyfield residents, we spoke to celebrated fell-runner Joss Naylor, who lives at Bradbury House in Gosforth, about his time as a record-breaking athlete.
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23/01/2024
APPG on Housing and Care for Older People Update
Abbeyfield Chief Executive Paul Tennant, Head of Development & Relationships Abdul A. Ravat, Abbeyfield South Downs CEO Nolan Taylor and Abbeyfield The Dales CEO Philip Birkinshaw were delighted to attend the fourth session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry.
15/11/2023
APPG on Housing and Care for Older People | Session Three
Abbeyfield Chief Executive Paul Tennant, Head of Development & Relationships Abdul A. Ravat and Abbeyfield Wessex Society CEO Vanessa Booker-Card were delighted to attend the third session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry yesterday at the House of Lords.
03/11/2023
Remembering Chris Smith
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Board member Chris Smith on Monday 30th October. Chris made a huge contribution to Abbeyfield in the UK and across the world in his eight years serving as a Trustee.
05/10/2023
Abbeyfield digs volunteering! HR, Communications, L&D and Volunteering Teams reshape Winnersh allotment
12 members of Abbeyfield staff from the HR, Communications, Learning & Development (L&D) and Volunteering Teams spent a day volunteering at Abbeyfield Winnersh care home near Wokingham to work on reshaping the allotment that residents will use to grow plants and vegetables for the home's kitchen.
07/09/2023
Announcing the appointment of our new Chair
We are delighted to announce that Mike Turner has been appointed as the new Chair of The Abbeyfield Society. Mike has been a Trustee on the Abbeyfield Board of Trustees since September 2021.
26/07/2023
And the award goes to...
We are delighted to announce that Caren Fowler, Housekeeper at Holloway House in Quorn, has won the Housekeeper Award at the inaugural Housing with Care Awards!
19/07/2023
Celebrating the invaluable role of a carer | Good Care Month 2023
Celebrated throughout July, Good Care Month is a special month at Abbeyfield as we come together to appreciate the invaluable contributions made by our dedicated staff and volunteers throughout our houses and homes.
22/06/2023
Abbeyfield sponsors new APPG Inquiry into regeneration of outdated sheltered housing
On April 25th, at the annual general meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People, Lord Best initiated the most recent APPG Inquiry focused on revitalising outdated sheltered housing. Abbeyfield will sponsor the inquiry.
22/05/2023
Abbeyfield Wey Valley Trustee recognised in the 2023 Services to Farnham Awards
Paul Whitlock has been a Trustee of the Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society (AWVS) since 2006 and has recently been recognised in the 2023 Services to Farnham Awards.