Blog

14/07/2025

Good care at Bradbury House: Edith's story

Meet Edith, Care Home Manager at Bradbury House. She shares insights on good care, resident wellbeing, staff support, and community engagement at Abbeyfield.

09/07/2025

A decade of dedication at Bradbury House

Barbara-Anne, a General Assistant at Bradbury House, shares her view on good care and her career of over 10 years.

• From our Homes
• Staff Profiles

09/07/2025

Good Care Month: Paige’s story

Discover what good care means at Bradbury House with Deputy Manager Paige. Learn about her dedication, passion for residents, and the rewards of a career in care.

09/07/2025

Wellington resident Brian, 86, jumps 15,000 feet for charity

Meet Brian, 86, a true daredevil from Wellington who jumped 15,000 feet to support Alzheimer's Society. Learn more about his incredible charity skydive, his reasons for fundraising and how he's making a difference.

• Resident Stories
• From our Homes

26/06/2025

Celebrating Pride Month

Pride Month is a time for communities worldwide to come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and support their rights. This blog offers essential support services tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals over 50.

26/06/2025

What Pride means to me: An interview with Jay Ward

In this interview, Jay tell us about the personal meaning of Pride, the importance of diversity, and finding acceptance at Abbeyfield.

• Campaigns and Awareness
• From our Homes

24/06/2025

Twelve reasons I love working at Abbeyfield

Patricia Ward, dedicated Housekeeper of 19 years at Abbeyfield House Bramhall, handed her manager a handwritten note detailing why she feels Abbeyfield House Bramhall is "the best care home there is" as part of Glad to Care Week.

• From our Homes
• Staff Profiles

23/06/2025

Residents connect and collaborate at our first-ever roadshow

Residents from Gosport, Southampton, and Isle of Wight connected, shared insights, and contributed to shaping future services and sustainability efforts at Abbeyfield's first resident roadshow.

13/06/2025

Interactive experiences and expert advice imparted at successful Dementia Awareness Day at Speedwell Court

Speedwell Court hosted a successful Dementia Awareness Day in Southampton, offering expert advice, research updates, and interactive learning for anyone supporting people with dementia.

• From our Homes