Bramhall care home opens its doors for a merry good time

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

On 12^th December, from 2pm, Care UK’s Ladybrook Manor, on Dairyground Road, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for their Festive Friendship Café. 

Ladybrook Manor’s popular Friendship Café provides a warm and welcoming environment for older people in the community to spend time together, enjoying games and entertainment while tucking into tea and homemade cakes. 

This December, the Friendship Café will have a festive twist, with visitors invited to join residents for a Christmas centrepiece workshop hosted by Busy Lizzie.

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. 

John Harrison, Director of Community Relations said: “Our regular Friendship Café is always incredibly popular with members of the community – providing a wonderful opportunity to have a natter and make some friends and, this month, we’re putting a festive spin on things. 

“We’re thrilled to be part of the Care to Share initiative this December, which will give us the chance to support older people in the community, help encourage new friendships, and ensure everyone enjoys some festive treats too.     

“The team and residents here at Ladybrook Manor are looking forward to sharing their Christmas cheer as we open the doors for some festive fun!” 

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

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Ladybrook Manor, which remains open to potential residents, incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The building has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.