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Did you know you can buy ExtraCare retirement properties through our shared ownership scheme?

We recently sat down with the daughter of a couple who lived at Solihull Village, and she told us all about their positive experience of purchasing a shared ownership retirement property.

What’s holding you back from downsizing in retirement?

In this blog post we’ve delved into some common concerns that may have prevented you from exploring retirement villages and provide insights on overcoming them.

Safer Internet Day: Educating our residents on the risks they may face online

Here's how we're educating our residents on the risks they may face online, with the help of AbilityNet and donations from Microsoft and Virgin!

But, what actually is a retirement property?

In this blog post we delve into what retirement properties in the UK entail, their benefits, types, and what you should consider when choosing one.

How ageing in place technology is revolutionising retirement living with ExtraCare’s Research and Technology Lead Kerry Stack

There has been increasing focus recently on technologies that enable retirees to age in place and maintain independence. Kerry Stack, Research and Technology Lead, discusses what The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a retirement living pioneer, is doing to embrace technology that actively supports ageing in place.

Embracing independence: Why retirement villages are ideal for women that are on their own

Here's how retirement villages help women embrace independence, offering a haven tailored to the needs and wants of many retirees on their own.

BHM and the importance of embracing roots

October marks Black History Month. Resident Maria shares what the month means to her, how it has evolved, her own childhood, and how the younger generation can continue to embrace their roots.

How are retirement villages putting safety and security at the forefront?

We understand the importance of feeling safe in your home, so we've put together this article about how retirement villages in the UK are putting safety and security at the forefront.

A family’s choice

Granddaughter Rebecca tells us about her grandparents move to Solihull Village, how the process went, and the many benefits it brought to her family.

Shop Manager Jennifer Lowe discusses the launch of ExtraCare’s newest charity shop

Jennifer Lowe, Manager of ExtraCare’s newest charity shop in Parr Bridge, discusses her career history, the new shop and its upcoming launch event in the Manchester community.

New look, same values: ExtraCare’s identity refresh

Nick Hickman, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at ExtraCare discusses the charity's new identity refresh.

How retirement villages are reducing the impact of the ageing population on the NHS

This article looks at the impact of the ageing population on the NHS and the ways in which ExtraCare's retirement village model is the solution.