Sutton Coldfield care home helps prevent fraud in the community with free advice event

A care home in Sutton Coldfield is inviting the local community to a free event to learn more about how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from scams and fraud. 

On Wednesday 11^th September, from 10am-12pm, the Care UK team at Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road, will be hosting a ‘Scam and fraud awareness’ event.

Independent specialists, from Barclays Bank, will be on hand to deliver an informative session on how to stay safe at home and online. They will also offer expert information on fraud safety, common types of scams, how to protect yourself against scams and reporting a scam.

After the event there will be a helpful Q&A session and an opportunity to take a tour of the care home and meet the friendly team. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee, and the Head Chef will also be specially preparing homemade cakes.

Michael McNelis, Home Manager at Mercia Grange, said: “Here at Mercia Grange, we understand that providing advice and guidance on the importance of staying safe on the internet and at home can be extremely helpful for everyone, but especially for older people, as they are often targeted by scams and cold calling.

“Many criminals take advantage of people’s financial worries, so we are lucky to have the team at Barclays Bank joining us. She will provide professional guidance in this area, and we hope local people will take the opportunity to benefit from her expertise.”  

Mercia Grange is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia, and short-term respite care. The three-storey care home, which features 67 ensuite bedrooms, has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.