High Wycombe care home opens its doors for a merry good time

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

On Thursday 21^st December, from 12pm-4pm, Care UK’s Catherine Court, on Cressex Road, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for a traditional Christmas lunch.

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 Catherine Court, the team have been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer and the home’s chefs are preparing to cook up a storm with a delicious three-course meal complete with everyone’s favourite festive trimmings, including pigs in blankets and roast parsnips.

Alana Corr, Home Manager at Catherine Court, said: “We’re delighted to be pulling some extra seats up to the table as we invite older members of the community to join residents for our annual Christmas lunch.

“Here at Catherine Court, we firmly believe everyone should have someone to pull their cracker with at Christmas, which is why we’re opening our doors to those who might be feeling lonely or missing that special someone. Guests will be able to enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner specially prepared by our talented catering team, as well as enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some traditional Christmas games with residents.

“We encourage anyone interested in joining us to sign up quickly, as places are limited – we’re looking forward to spending this special day with some new and familiar friends!”

Catherine Court is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own hair salon.