Bristol Retirement Village Launches Eco Corner to Combat Waste
In an effort to address the growing concern of waste disposal, ExtraCare’s Stoke Gifford Village, an integrated retirement community in Bristol, has introduced the Eco Corner a designated space aimed at responsibly disposing of items and minimizing environmental impact.
December 4, 2023
ExtraCare signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust’s 36 charity shops will now be accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only nationally accepted, multi-retailer gift card that can be spent exclusively in charity shops.
November 28, 2023
ExtraCare locations honour Remembrance Day
Residents and staff across ExtraCare locations have been busy honouring this year’s Remembrance Day. With stunning displays, talented finger work and events taking place, residents across the country have gathered to remember and honour.
November 10, 2023
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.
November 8, 2023
Diwali Celebration Shines Bright at Coventry Retirement Village
The spirit of Diwali illuminated a Coventry retirement village on Tuesday 31st October as residents came together to celebrate the Indian festival early in a spectacular way.
November 7, 2023
Solihull Village wins Integrated Retirement Community gold award at the NEC’s Care Show
ExtraCare were delighted to take home the gold award for 'Integrated Retirement Community – with care assistance' at this year’s Retirement Living Awards.
October 12, 2023
ExtraCare resident and councillor advocates for Integrated Retirement Communities at annual Labour Party conference
ExtraCare resident and dedicated community leader, Cllr David Tunney, took to the stage at the recent Labour Party Conference to champion the cause of Integrated Retirement Communities (IRCs).
October 9, 2023
ExtraCare location named GSF’s Retirement Village of the Year
ExtraCare’s Sunley Court has been honoured as the GSF’s first recipient of retirement village of the year at this year’s GSF Awards Ceremony.
October 5, 2023
ExtraCare win top award for using technology to support healthy ageing
ExtraCare’s Innovation Team triumphed at the Senior Housing Awards on Tuesday 3rd October winning the ‘Best Use of Technology in Seniors Housing’ award.
October 4, 2023
Parr Bridge Retail Park debuts ExtraCare’s latest charity shop
A new and exciting addition has arrived in the heart of Greater Manchester with the grand opening of ExtraCare’s newest charity shop situated at the vibrant Parr Bridge Retail Park on Mosley Common Road in Tyldesley.
October 2, 2023
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.
September 22, 2023
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust and Housing 21 offer merger talk update
The two organisations issue an important update.
September 6, 2023