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ExtraCare joins thousands at Birmingham Pride

Thousands of people took to the streets of Birmingham over the Bank Holiday weekend for the city’s annual Pride parade, with ExtraCare joining the celebrations to highlight the importance of Pride across every generation.

How British Sign Language Helped Tina Rebuild Her Voice After Traumatic Brain Injury

After a traumatic brain injury left her unable to speak, Tina discovered BSL and rebuilt her confidence one sign at a time. Now she’s inspiring a whole community at Hughenden Gardens to embrace inclusive communication.

Signing Café Brings Deaf-Inclusive Community Together in High Wycombe

A new Signing Café event has successfully brought together members of the local deaf community and village residents at Hughenden Gardens Village.

Retirement residents, children and Gloucester Cathedral unite for intergenerational Candlemas celebration

Residents at St Oswald’s Retirement Village joined forces with Gloucester Cathedral to deliver a moving and memorable Shining Together service in celebration of Candlemas.

ExtraCare and Citizen Join Forces this Christmas with Food Bank Donations

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust has worked alongside Citizen this festive season to collect food bank donations in support of people who may have experienced homelessness in Coventry.

Bedford Retirees and Staff Come Together to Support KidsOut Giving Tree

Residents and staff at ExtraCare’s Wixams Retirement Village have come together to spread festive kindness by supporting the KidsOut Giving Tree, a charity initiative helping children affected by domestic abuse.

Staff and Volunteers honoured for outstanding contributions to ExtraCare

ExtraCare honoured staff and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the organization at this year's Liz Taylor Awards.

High Wycombe Retirees Celebrate BSL Graduation After Starring in BBC Sign Language Documentary

Residents of Hughenden Gardens Village marked an emotional milestone last Friday as they graduated with their Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications months after taking part in a BBC One documentary on sign language.

From One Generation to Another: Mildred and Candace talk life, love and retirement

Resident Mildred and granddaughter, Candace have been at each others side throughout the process of Mildred's transition into retirement living. Here they discuss the decision and how they’ve both adjusted to Mildred’s new life and busy social calendar.

Northampton Physiotherapy Students Leave Lasting Impact on Milton Keynes Retirement Village

Three physiotherapy students from the University of Northampton have made an emotional impact during their placement at Lovat Fields Retirement Village in Milton Keynes, earning praise from both residents and staff.

ExtraCare joins Women in Retirement Living (WiRL) as its newest member

ExtraCare is delighted to join Women in Retirement Living (WiRL), as its latest Premium Corporate member. WiRL is an organisation dedicated to inclusiveness in the retirement living sector, seeking to grow the sector through diversity and encouraging talent.

ExtraCare Volunteer Honoured at King’s Garden Party

A dedicated volunteer from ExtraCare’s Bournville Gardens Village recently attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, a prestigious event that celebrates individuals who selflessly give their time to support others.