Communications team shortlisted for Housing Heroes Award
ExtraCare’s communications team has been shortlisted for the ‘Communication team of the year’ category in this year’s Housing Heroes Awards. The category recognises those teams who have delivered exceptional work to raise the profile of its organisation.
April 29, 2019
Mick’s Marathon: Blog Post 4
ExtraCare’s CEO, Mick Laverty, is running the London Marathon in just two days - Sunday April 28th, and will raise vital funds for our charity’s care, well-being and dementia services.
April 26, 2019
Stunning CGI video showcases new £47 million retirement village in Solihull
A stunning two-minute flyover showcasing an upcoming 261-home, state-of-the-art retirement village in Shirley, Solihull has been released.
April 9, 2019
Charity Opens Doors to Innovation Apartment for Stoke Gifford’s Older People
Residents from Frenchay, Stoke Gifford and surrounding areas are being invited to visit a new innovation apartment which has opened at Stoke Gifford Retirement Village.
April 5, 2019
Mick’s Marathon: Blog Post 3
Mick Laverty, ExtraCare's CEO, is running the London Marathon next month (April 28th) in support of our charity’s vital care, well-being and dementia services. Here he tells us how the training is going with just one month to go.
March 28, 2019
Integrated homes, care and support: Benefits of retirement villages
Seven years ago, ExtraCare commissioned a team from Aston University, led by Professor Carol Holland, to evaluate whether our charity’s approach gave positive outcomes for healthy ageing. The longitudinal study lasted three years and the findings were published in 2015. The report showed significant continuous improvements in depression, perceived health and memory, and also a cost reduction to the NHS of 38% as a result of reduced hospital stays, and fewer unplanned and routine GP visits.
March 20, 2019
Research finds older people less anxious, more active and less likely to fall in retirement communities
A new report shows older people benefit from improved physical and mental health in retirement communities, resulting in cost savings to the NHS.
March 20, 2019
ExtraCare opens new £56m retirement village in Stoke Gifford today
A new retirement village officially opens in Stoke Gifford today – Thursday 14th March, marking a milestone for the residents and the area.
March 14, 2019
Ex-Olympian, David Moorcroft helps Coventry Chief Executive to run London marathon for older people
Local ex-Olympian, David Moorcroft is supporting Coventry Chief Executive to run the London marathon and raise £40k to enable better lives for older people.
March 11, 2019
Three ExtraCare villages and schemes awarded silver and bronze EAC awards
Three of our villages and schemes have been named as winners in the Regional Housing for Older People Awards at the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) Awards 2019.
March 11, 2019
Mick’s Marathon: Blog Post 2
ExtraCare's CEO, Mick Laverty, is running the London Marathon this year to raise £40,000 for the charity's vital care, well-being and dementia services.
March 5, 2019
ExtraCare shortlisted for Older People’s Landlord of the Year
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust has been shortlisted as a finalist for Older People's Landlord of the Year in the UK Housing Awards (UKHA) 2019.
February 7, 2019