News Audley Group plans retirement care village


Audley Group has exchanged contracts with the Watford Riverwell Partnership on its first site for Mayfield Villages, a new offering designed to meet growing demand for modern, mainstream retirement accommodation in the UK. The chosen site in Watford, Hertfordshire, retirement village with


will deliver a 25,824 m2


253 properties for the over 55s and is a major step forward in an ambitious five year growth plan for the business. Once complete, the village will form part of Watford Riverwell, a £400 million mixed use regeneration partnership between Watford Borough Council and Kier Property that is transforming


the area around Watford General Hospital and delivering new homes, shops, community facilities and open spaces. Nick Sanderson, CEO, Audley Group, says:


“Our first Mayfield site marks a highly significant stage in the development of our business and is a key milestone in meeting the growing demand for high quality retirement housing across the UK. The opportunity in this market segment is substantial and we are extremely well placed to meet that need. “The Watford Riverwell regeneration


project presents the perfect opportunity to set the bar for future Mayfield Villages locations – vibrant, urban communities with contemporary


Abbotswood Court helps to build business


Abbotswood Court Care Home has hosted The Mountbatten School’s Business Patrons’ Club, enabling it to continue building its relationships with local businesses. Respected local figures recently gathered


at the care home in Romsey to attend the club, which is pivotal to ensuring strong links with businesses. Through these relationships, the school can provide students with access to skill sets from industry experts and work experience opportunities not typically available in a school setting. Abbotswood Court is part of The


Mountbatten School’s Business Patrons’ Club along with representatives from local authorities such as councillor Roy Perry, leader of Hampshire County Council, Mary Greggains,


committee member of Romsey Chamber and Wayne Palmer, managing director of Thinking Space. Debbie Holmes, Abbotswood Court Homes admission advisor, says: “Abbotswood Court is passionate about supporting people in all stages of life. As members of The Mountbatten School’s Business Patrons’ Club, we are keen to offer all the help we can in creating links between the school and local companies. “This is our way of trying to help address


the nationwide skills shortage and give local students the skills for a brighter future. We were honoured to host the recent meeting, which is just one small way we can lend a helping hand.”


Greenock manager is rewarded with prestigious nursing leadership award


A care home manager from Greenock is celebrating after being named the joint winner of a prestigious nursing leadership award. Barbara Lawson, home manager at Meallmore Ltd’s Kincaid House care home, has scooped the coveted Sue Pembrey Award 2017, which recognises clinical leaders who have a vital role in enabling high quality, person centred care. The committed manager, who has worked with Meallmore for six years, was nominated by the University of the West of Scotland, where she is currently studying for an MSc in gerontology and later life studies. She was praised by the Foundation of Nursing Studies, which announces the winners of the award,


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for being a compassionate advocate for people with dementia and their families who has established a caring culture in which staff and residents have flourished. Speaking of her success,


Barbara said: “I was honoured just to be


nominated in the first place and I feel absolutely overwhelmed and excited to have won. “As a care home manager, I think it’s vital


to be visible and genuinely take an interest in people’s lives. I really enjoy chatting with the residents and their families, finding out about their experiences in the home and knowing that we have helped to provide the best possible care.”


properties to facilitate independent lifestyles. “Many older people are remaining in homes


unsuited to their changing needs simply because there are no attractive alternatives. Creating aspirational retirement property in the middle section of the market is therefore critical and addressing this need is an exciting step forward.” Pip Prongue, managing director (South) for


Kier Property, says: “We are delighted to have secured Mayfield Villages as a partner. This agreement marks another important step towards the delivery of the Watford Riverwell regeneration project and will further enhance the scheme’s housing offer.”


Prime Minister helps resident celebrate


Theresa May took time out of her busy schedule to help one of her constituents celebrate a very special birthday. Irene Thompson, a resident at Clara Court care home, celebrated her 109th birthday on 11 December and as well as spending time with her family and friends, she was joined by special guests, Theresa and Philip May. The Prime Minister and her husband spent


time chatting to Irene and her family before joining the rest of the residents and the Care UK team in celebrating Irene’s landmark birthday. To mark the occasion, the home team held a special party, where Irene and the Prime Minister were the guests of honour, and there were plenty of treats and musical entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Irene lived in her own home until she was


108, with occasional carers coming to support her, until she moved to Clara Court in January 2017. She says the secret to a long life is always being happy and content with life. Debbie Winwood, home manager at Clara


Court, says: “It was an honour to welcome Theresa May to Clara Court for what was an enjoyable afternoon celebrating Irene’s birthday. Irene was looking forward to celebrating with her family and friends, and there was a real buzz of excitement when the Prime Minister’s visit was announced. “Residents are at the heart of everything we


do here at Clara Court and we always like to make an occasion of important milestones such as birthdays. Irene had a really wonderful time celebrating with her family and friends, and we were delighted to welcome Theresa May and her husband who helped make the day even more special.”


www.thecarehomeenvironment.com • January 2018


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