Meet ExtraCare’s Occupational Therapist Sherisse!
We recently caught up with Sherisse Smith, ExtraCare's very first Occupational Therapist, to see how she's finding life at ExtraCare.
July 13, 2022
Village donates medical supplies to Africa
ExtraCare’s Hughenden Gardens Village has donated much-needed medical supplies to Africa.
July 7, 2022
NHS costs cut by a THIRD in ExtraCare retirement communities!
round-breaking studies (2012-15 & 2015-18) revealed that care costs have been cut by more than a third and health benefits continue to soar by successfully combining health, social care and housing services for older people. The independent research was commissioned by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, which provides homes for more than 4,400 people over the age of 55 in 20 retirement villages and smaller housing developments.
July 5, 2022
What type of yoga is best for older adults? – Our New Oscott Village yoga instructor explains!
In honour of International Day of Yoga, we had a chat with our New Oscott Retirement Village Yoga Instructor Denise, discussing her 20 year journey from an overly busy mind to teaching the art of relaxation through the many forms of yoga.
June 21, 2022
Trust: An essential ingredient for building healthy communities
As we think more about what best supports community this Loneliness Awareness Week, I’d like to throw trust into the mix. Elsewhere, I’ve noted that the sense of true “belonging” requires us to feel valued and understood by those we share our lives with.
June 16, 2022
For Queen, country and bike
A Milton Keynes retirement village resident took pride of place, riding his vintage bike at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant last weekend.
June 14, 2022
#VolunteersWeek: “With everyone on board the village can’t help but thrive!”
This Volunteers Week we celebrate all those who volunteer and give their time to others. Volunteers are at the heart of ExtraCare and your continued support is a true inspiration. We spoke to Robert Passco, 75, of Stoke Gifford Village.
June 7, 2022
Solihull Village shortlisted for Inside Housing Development Award
ExtraCare’s Solihull Retirement Village has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best older people housing development – urban at this year’s 'Inside Housing Development Awards'.
June 2, 2022
New facilities management contracts announced by ExtraCare
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that five contractors have been awarded long-term facilities management contracts, covering both soft and hard services across its nationwide portfolio.
June 2, 2022
#Volunteers Week: “Volunteering gives you a feeling of self worth”
This Volunteers’ Week ExtraCare join so many around the UK in an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. At ExtraCare we have an active network of over 2,500 volunteers that are truly at the heart of what we do. Volunteers make a real difference within our communities, and we thank each one of you for selflessly giving your time both in and outside of our locations.
June 1, 2022
Keeping it royal: The Knitted Queen
A group of residents at ExtraCare's Stoke Gifford Retirement Village in Bristol have spent nearly 200 hours creating a Knitted Queen in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
June 1, 2022
ExtraCare gets Platinum Jubilee ready across the country!
ExtraCare residents and staff across all locations are bringing their own unique spirit and preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend. Here is how some of our locations are celebrating.
May 31, 2022