21/09/2020
Supporting Residents with Dementia
Let’s talk about dementia – as part of World Alzheimer’s Day, we want to share some of the things we do at Abbeyfield to both support residents living with Dementia, and educate others on what it could be like to live with the condition.
11/09/2020
"It’s my second home – my second family."
Jemma has worked at Westall House for almost 20 years, staring as an Assistant and making her way up to Operations Manager. We spoke to Jemma about her Abbeyfield story and the exciting developments going on at the House.
27/08/2020
Westall House Dementia Friendly Care – opening soon!
Westall's brand new, purpose-built, 9 bed dementia friendly extension will be opening soon. Find out what facilities are available, see photos of the rooms and more.
22/08/2020
Time together in the Sensory Room
The Sensory Room at Browns Field House provides a calm and stimulating place where in recent months, families and friends have come to visit their loved ones after some time apart in lockdown.
18/08/2020
Speedwell Court's Gig in the Garden
Residents and staff at Speedwell Court appeared on BBC South News after being lucky enough to win an a 'Gig in your Garden' with Duo Guitar.
06/03/2020
Sheila's Artistic Flair
From an early age, Art was Sheila's main interest, especially drawing and later pottery, this was one of the subjects she studied post 16. In this blog, we reflect on Sheila's wonderful life, filled with artistry!
02/03/2020
Tamar House offer a helping hand to families of those with Dementia
Family members of those who have received respite care are sharing their stories and experience of Tamar House’s service to raise awareness and so others in the local area can learn more about it.
24/02/2020
Dementia friendly care comes to Westall House
Coming soon – a brand new, purpose-built extension to Westall House providing dementia friendly care, in a well established residential care home in the heart of Horsted Keynes.
12/02/2020
Westall House Recruitment Open Day
Westall House is growing. We are proud to introduce our brand new dementia friendly, purpose-built extension onto the current outstanding CQC rated home, coming in Spring 2020. We’re holding a recruitment open day on Tuesday 17th March where you can drop in between 10am – 8pm and find out more about the development and vacanc...