12/06/2023
Empowering the lives of older people through meaningful connections
Connection matters; it's what makes us human. This is the theme for this year's Loneliness Awareness Week 2023, encouraging everyone to harness moments of connection and feel less lonely.
22/05/2023
Seed to feed project sprouts in Southampton
A new initiative is underway at Speedwell Court care home in Southampton to improve its green credentials and encourage residents to get more involved in the preparation of their meals.
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.
18/05/2023
Gabrielle Turner: The Power of Nature & Nutrition to Achieve Better Mental Wellbeing
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 (15-21 May) Abbeyfield’s Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, Gabrielle Turner, shares her story and some interesting facts about how life events, physical health and the environment you are in can affect your mental wellbeing.
17/05/2023
Mental Health Action Day
Mental Health Action Day is on May 18th and this year marks the third annual event, and the theme is "What if everyone dedicated one hour to take action for their mental health". We've put together some ideas on how you can get involved.
17/05/2023
Dementia Action Week 2023
This year Dementia Action Week runs between 15th -21st May and the theme is based on dementia diagnosis and has been designed to encourage individuals and their families to recognise symptoms for an early diagnosis.
16/05/2023
Abbeyfield residents across the country commemorate King Charles' coronation
From 6th-14th May, royal celebrations were in full swing at Abbeyfield with residents from houses and homes across the country commemorating the new King's coronation in a whole host of ways.
12/05/2023
Abbeyfield sheltered housing scheme for older people rejuvenates its garden for Coronation celebrations
Northfield Court celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III with the opening of a new section of their garden.
11/05/2023
Kenton care home hold special Coronation party
Kenton House care home for older people held a special party last weekend to celebrate the Coronation. The home invited its eight residents and their families, staff, volunteers and neighbours from the area to celebrate in style.