Up to fifty older people who are regularly supported by the Exminster-based health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care have enjoyed a sociable Christmas lunch laid on by The Royal Oak pub in Exminster.
The pub has been an ardent supporter of the charity for several years and once again provided a fabulous 3-course meal to spread some festive cheer. The Year 6 choir from Exminster Primary School provided the entertainment, singing Christmas carols to the lunchgoers.
100-year-old Ruth Coren from Exminster, a former nurse who turns 101 in the New Year, has...
Local care home Cumberland Grange in Pinhoe will be opening it’s doors to a number of people from the community to help tackle loneliness in their local community.
Open for elderly people who might usually eat alone, are invited to join the residents and teams at the home on for a 3 course meal, on a day of their choice.
Diners will be treated to a tasty lunch in the home’s dining room. Guests will have a chance to chat to the home’s staff and residents while enjoying their food, and will be able to partake in the afternoons activity with those at the home after their...
A SOUTH Devon home care provider is stepping up its support for a charity campaign for people each lunchtime to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (December 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which operates in Exeter and surrounding areas, says it’s continuing to back the initiative throughout winter when elderly and vulnerable people could be feeling at their lowest.
Manager, Catherine Porter, explains: “We provide an invaluable lifeline to the people we visit each day to help them with their medical, emotional and physical care. Before the Coronavirus, our...
A SOUTH Devon home care provider says its carers offer vital emotional support to those who can’t get out due to the coming cooler weather combined with the ongoing COVID-19 threat.
Guardian Homecare says once the clocks change, elderly and vulnerable people will stay inside more, and its carers are sometimes their only link to the outside world.
Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which delivers personalised home care in Exeter, said: “The days are now getting darker and cooler, and this can often limit the amount of time our service users can get outside, if...
AN EXETER home care provider is stepping up its support for a charity campaign for people each lunchtime to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (June 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which looks after the vulnerable and elderly in and around Exeter, says it is continuing to back the initiative to raise awareness of those who remain at home and may be lonely.
Manager, Catherine Porter, explains: “We provide an invaluable lifeline to the people we visit each day to help them with their medical, emotional and physical care. Before the Coronavirus, our frontline...
CoronaUnity, a non-profit organisation helping those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic, has launched a telephone service in the UK connecting those experiencing loneliness through isolation with volunteers who are available for a friendly chat. Their PhoneAFriend venture comes as a result of the challenging isolation guidelines released by the UK government to tackle Covid-19. The service is expected to help alleviate and prevent this increased loneliness, and instead, foster a sense of calm and normality amongst the surrounding uncertainty.
A DEVON home care provider is supporting a charity campaign for people each lunchtime during the COVID-19 restrictions to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours (April 2020).
Guardian Homecare, which looks after the vulnerable and elderly, says it is backing the idea to raise awareness of those staying at home due to the Coronavirus who may be lonely.
Manager, Catherine Porter, who oversees teams in Exeter and surrounding areas, explains: “We provide an invaluable lifeline to the people we visit each day to help them with their medical, emotional and...
DEVON residents interested in a career in care can pop into a care provider’s offices next month (March 2020) for tea and a chat while also helping to raise money for charity.
Guardian Homecare, operating in the Exeter area, is raising funds as part of Dementia UK’s ‘Make Time for a Cuppa’ event on Monday, March 2 from 2pm until 3pm.
Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare, said: “Dementia UK’s Make Time for a Cuppa event runs from March 1-8 and our team will be putting on the kettle, throwing open our doors and hosting an afternoon tea session in aid of the charity...
A SOUTH Devon home care provider says its carers offer a vital lifeline to those who can’t get out as much as they would like during the colder winter months.
Guardian Homecare says now the weather has changed, elderly and vulnerable people are more inclined to stay inside, and its carers are sometimes their only link to the outside world.
Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which delivers personalised home care in the Exeter area, said: “The days are now getting darker and much colder, and this can often limit the amount of time our service users can get...
