News & Insights

Birmingham volunteer award winner attends Royal Garden Party

Birmingham volunteer Des Mucklowe, 76, has been recognised for his longstanding commitment to the community with an invite to last week’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Life in World War II by Wynn Hodges

Earlsdon Park Resident Wynn shares her memories of life at 10 years old in World War II and what she remembers of VE Day.

My Memories of VE Day by John Paskett

ExtraCare Resident John Paskett shares his memories of VE Day and what the era meant to him personally.

87-year-old veteran set to become the oldest climber of Ben Nevis on Armed Forces Day weekend

Battling through sight issues and a daring physical feat, an 87-year-old member of an ex-veterans’ group is preparing to climb the highest mountain in the UK in June.

Housing Assistant takes on Birmingham Half Marathon to support local retirees

A Housing Assistant from Bournville Gardens Retirement Village is raising money to bring comfort to retirees approaching end of life or living with advanced dementia.

ExtraCare Celebrates Outstanding Colleagues at Its First Ever Staff Awards

ExtraCare has proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of colleagues across the organisation at its inaugural Staff Awards, held on Monday 16th March at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire.

ExtraCare Welcomes Two New Trustees to Strengthen Governance and Strategic Leadership

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees. Saqhib Ali and Pamela Stacey bring extensive experience in governance, finance, risk management and strategic oversight.

Shenley Wood Village Celebrates 14 Year anniversary with opening of Major Modernisation Project

Shenley Wood Retirement Village in Milton Keynes has celebrated its 14th anniversary with the official opening of a major modernisation programme. More than 200 residents and guests attended an Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea, complete with live entertainment.

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.

ExtraCare Achieves Prestigious Investors in People Gold Accreditation

ExtraCare is delighted to have been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation, following a recent assessment.

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.