22/06/2026
Super Sarah goes the distance for Abbeyfield's 70th anniversary
Regional Operations Manager, Sarah, raises almost £2k for residents after completing a 70-mile ultramarathon, inspired by 70th anniversary.
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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.
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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.
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12/06/2025
Spending Review 2025: A step forward, but are we ready for an ageing population?
A new £39bn housing investment has been announced, but Abbeyfield Living Society is concerned it overlooks vital provisions for older people's housing and is urging the government to address this gap.
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05/06/2025
Abbeyfield Week 2025: A Fortnight of Community & Connection
Our annual celebration, Abbeyfield Week is back, and this year, it's bigger and better than ever. We're extending our celebrations to a whole fortnight (9—22 June), dedicating even more time to what truly makes Abbeyfield special.
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27/05/2025
“Meaningful connections” with care home residents inspire hundreds of schoolgirls to hold fundraising dance competition
Withington Girls' School students raised nearly £2,000 for Downing House dementia care home and Family Fund with their 'Dancing Through the Decades' competition. Read more about their fun event.
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27/05/2025
Making a difference for families living with dementia: Jay’s story
Discover the inspiring story of Jay, Activities Coordinator at Abbeyfield House in New Malden, as he gives up chocolate and walks 31 miles to raise funds for Dementia UK.
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27/05/2025
Webinar explores the Future of Older People's Housing
A webinar chaired by Abdul Ravat, Head of Development and Relationships at Abbeyfield Living Society, explored planning housing for an ageing population, covering cohousing, rightsizing, intergenerational living, and its impact on policy and the NHS.
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22/05/2025
Garden Wildlife Week 2025: Guarding a place for nature
We're creating a safe haven for wildlife this Garden Wildlife Week (26 May - 1 June). The week, which runs annually, is a fantastic opportunity for residents, staff, and friends of Abbeyfield to explore and learn about the wonderful creatures that share our outdoor spaces.
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21/05/2025
Sky’s the limit for 86-year-old Brian’s fundraising
Meet Brian Standring, an adventurous 86-year-old skydiving to support Alzheimer's Society during Dementia Action Week. Discover his inspiring story and how to donate.
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