Part of the community

We understand how important it is to keep connected to your local community

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Continuing to feel part of the local community is important as we age

That’s why our teams ensure residents stay connected to their community and the people they care about. Many residents come from the local community, and we’re keen for them to continue their links with local groups as much as possible.

Our homes play an active part in community life too. We invite schools and community groups such as local clubs, charities and performers to visit us regularly. Everyone gets a warm welcome.

Part of the community

Take a look at some of the ways our homes are part of their community.

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Care Home Open Week 2023

To celebrate Care Home Open Week, a national initiative that encourages care homes to open their doors to the community, our Care UK homes are planning a series of festival themed events across the country.

Bringing generations together

Intergenerational relationships can be incredibly beneficial to both younger and older people alike, providing residents with a sense of responsibility and purpose. That's why our homes work with schools, clubs and other local groups.

Residents at Sandfields care home enjoyed inviting local nursery children to their home for a bear hunt!

Winchcombe Place were proud to donate £400 to AFC Newbury under 14s to sponsor the team’s new kit. They even hosted a residents vs children football match!

Bedtime stories

In celebration of National Storytelling Week – and to promote a love of literature in all ages – residents from our Cavell Court care home, in Norwich, created short videos retelling four classic children’s tales, to ensure no child misses a bedtime story.

Brenda reads Jack and the Beanstalk

Green-fingered fun

Many residents in our homes enjoy getting out in the garden – and it shows! Several Care UK care homes have won awards in community flower competitions.

This August Davers Court was thrilled to be named overall champion of Bury in Bloom, the annual gardening competition in Bury St Edmunds. Glastonbury Court took home the bronze award for its incredible floral creations.

Sharing expert advice

We believe in playing our part in supporting people in the local community who may be caring for loved ones at home. Throughout the year we run lots of free, informative events at our homes and welcome friends, family and the wider circle of the community to come along and join us. Keep an eye on your local care home website or get in touch with us to find out when we’re holding the next event.

Our homes also develop good relationships with GPs and other local healthcare professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas and to ensure residents have continued access to effective, high-quality care and specialist services.

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