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.
October 13, 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
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.
October 3, 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
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.
September 27, 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
New look, same values: ExtraCare’s identity refresh
Nick Hickman, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at ExtraCare discusses the charity's new identity refresh.
September 12, 2023
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust and Housing 21 offer merger talk update
The two organisations issue an important update.
September 6, 2023
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.
September 1, 2023