As part of International Volunteer Day, we spoke to Cathy Earl who volunteers at Speedwell Court, to find out a little more about her and her experience as a volunteer.

Remembrance Day was a little different to previous years due to the current circumstances, but despite the changes, residents and staff celebrated in wonderful ways.

We have been nominated! The Firs Nursing Home in Nottingham has been shortlisted for four awards in the Great British Care Awards, with The Abbeyfield Hertfordshire Residential Care Society also nominated.

Jackie Woollett, House Manager at Abbeyfield Chichester Society, single-handedly cared for residents during lockdown. As a result, she was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to care home residents.

With National Baking Week in full swing, we're delving a little deeper into the benefits of baking for older people and sharing a few recipes for you to try at home.

Maintaining good mental health has always been important, but with this year's difficulties, it has become as important as ever.

Residents of Speedwell Court take part in this year's Motitech Road Worlds for Seniors — a unique championship that allows older people and people with dementia to take part in a global sporting event from anywhere.

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.

A partnership between Abbeyfield's Poplar Lodge and Somerset Care’s Inver House is ensuring older residents on the Isle of Wight have the opportunity to meet each other and build new friendships.