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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08/02/2024
Misty the therapy dog gives Abbeyfield House residents pedigree experience
Residents at Abbeyfield House care home in New Malden have been enjoying spending time with a seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Misty.
21/12/2023
Donna’s dedication during the festive season
The halls of Abbeyfield House, Kingsbridge are filled with festive cheer. At the helm of this festive transformation is Donna, dedicated House Manager, orchestrating a symphony of activities and events to ensure that our residents experience the magic of Christmas to the fullest.
01/12/2023
Staff profile: Phil Pierpoint
Many of the staff working at Abbeyfield houses and homes have come to us after a career change and that is certainly the case with our Maintenance Worker at Westall House, Phil Pierpoint.
10/10/2023
A culinary conversation with Abbeyfield South Downs Housekeeper
For the last eight months, Sarah-Jane has been delivering a comforting culinary experience to the residents of Beamsley House. In this blog, she shares the inspiration behind her dishes, insights on crafting nutritious meals, and her appreciation for working with older people.
08/09/2023
Hill House veterans relive wartime experiences
Four care home residents from Hill House in Honiton have visited the WW2 Nissen Hut and Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre, through which they were able to recall their experiences as armed service personnel during the Second World War.
07/09/2023
Downing House garden given a splash of colour by AbbVie volunteers
Residents at Downing House, a residential care home in Withington, were delighted to welcome a group of volunteers from pharmaceutical research and development company, AbbVie, to create a sensory garden in the house’s grounds.
10/08/2023
Abbeyfield Reigate celebrates 50 years of accommodation and companionship
The Abbeyfield Reigate Society marked five decades of support for their residents and older people in the local community with a celebratory anniversary lunch joined. We were delighted to welcome our residents and their families, as well as friends and volunteers of Abbeyfield House sheltered house in Somers Road.
09/08/2023
Hartland House embraces AI technology to support care staff
Futuristic technology that can detect and even predict and prevent falls is being tested at one of Abbeyfield’s residential care homes in Cumbria. The technology also eliminates the risk of life-threatening ‘long lies’ where a person falls, typically during the night, and can remain on the floor for an extended period.
08/08/2023
Abbeyfield Belfast Society secures funding for garden renovation
The Abbeyfield Belfast Society (ABS) has secured Wolfson Foundation funding for the garden renovation at Bell Rotary House. This sheltered housing scheme in East Belfast, tailored for older residents, will soon transform its garden into an accessible outdoor space.