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.

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.

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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'Recipes to remember' - a cookbook created by residents

Almost two-thirds (65%) of the nation no longer use family recipes. To stop those all-important family recipes becoming forgotten, we tasked residents across the UK to tell us their favourite recipes for our first-ever recipe book. 

We’re also welcoming catering students and primary school pupils into our homes to enjoy cooking masterclasses from the chefs themselves – the residents. 

80^th Anniversary of D-Day

 

On the 6th of June 2024, our homes with communities up and down the country came together to remember the many thousands of people who gave their lives to enable us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. Our homes across the country hosted residents, families and the local community with street parties, parades and loads more festivities.

Harvest Festival 2024

 

In autumn 2024, we joined forces with local food banks and primary school children across the UK to celebrate Harvest Festival. Our homes across the UK celebrated Harvest Festival by hosting local food bank drives, scarecrow trails and more. 

It was a summer of sport at care homes across the UK! 

 

As athletes around the world warmed up for the Paris Olympics, so too were Care UK residents across the nation in July 2024.

Residents invited their local communities to hop, skip and jump their way into sporting tournaments including games, entertainment and fun for all the family.

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