Chichester care home opens its doors for a merry good time

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

On Friday 15^th December, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Chichester Grange, on Grosvenor Road, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by inviting them to join residents and team members for a Christmas Quiz.

Visitors to the home will be able to share their favourite moments of Christmas while making new friends as they take part in a fun festive quiz and enjoy homemade treats, including mince pies and hot chocolate. 

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.

Caroline Thomas, Customer Relations Manager at Chichester Grange, said: “Here at Chichester Grange, we’re passionate about playing an active role in our community, so we’re delighted so be opening our doors for our Christmassy quiz.

“We know December can be a difficult month for many, so this is a wonderful chance to bring people together to get into the Christmas spirit and a great opportunity for everyone to build new friendships – as well as reminisce over fond festive memories. 

“We’d like to invite our older neighbours to book their place at our special event – this is certainly an event yule not want to miss!”  

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

Additionally, on Thursday 14^th December, from 11am-1.30pm, the community is also invited to Chichester Grange’s festive dementia-friendly cinema club where they will be showing a classic feel-good Christmas film. 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives while also promoting independence, Chichester Grange, incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. Luxury facilities includes a café, hair and beauty salon, cinema and bar, and stunning gardens. The home was awarded the ‘Care Home Design of the Year’ at the Leaders in Care Awards 2022.