Weybridge care home opens its doors for a merry good time

Snow is falling, children are playing – and a Weybridge care home is opening its doors to help combat loneliness in the community this festive season.

On Tuesday 19^th December, from 2:30pm, Care UK’s Norfolk House, on Portmore Park Road, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for a Christmas carol service. 

Studies have shown that almost 1.5 million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than any other time of year*. To help tackle loneliness, Care UK has launched its Care to Share initiative, designed to support older people through the festive season. 

More than 100 Care UK homes nationwide will be taking part to give older members of the community a safe and sociable space where they can enjoy some festive fun and good company – whether it’s singing along to Christmas carols or watching a Christmas movie with a mince pie.

At Norfolk House, the team have been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer and have arranged for St James Church Choir to visit the home for an afternoon singing Christmas carols. From Silent Night to Away in the Manager, guests can sit back and enjoy the carols as they tuck into a mince pie or two and mulled wine. 

Sabu Prothasis, Home Manager at Norfolk House, said: “Here at Norfolk House, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted so be opening our doors for an afternoon of Christmas carols. 

“Christmas is always an exciting time here at Norfolk House, with everyone sharing their favourite memories, traditions – and carols. Music is a wonderful way to bring people together and prompt conversation and connection with others, improving wellbeing and reducing loneliness. 

“We’re looking forward to welcoming our older neighbours for a festive sing-along and look forward to building on new and existing relationships – we’re already brushing up on our song lyrics in preparation!”

To find out more about Care UK’s Care to Share initiative, please visit: careuk.com/caretoshare 

Norfolk House care home has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and offers the highest standards of care, including residential, nursing and dementia care.