News and events

Seven officers from Bedfordshire Police attended a training session delivered by the learning disability care team and tenants at Bedford Supported Living, to provide first-hand guidance on liaising with vulnerable people. Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) is a government standard that ensures...

North London-based care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, celebrated Care Home Open Day with a series of events across the region. The national awareness day focuses on the importance of connecting care homes with their local communities to develop long-term relationships. Children from...

Members of Twyford Village Art Group made a special visit to Wing-based care home, Carey Lodge, to present a cheque to residents and the team for £560 from the sale of a bespoke calendar specially created by the artists. The group, led by local artist Chris Scott, was keen to donate the funds from...

Shaun Littlejohn, who is registered blind and has a learning disability, realised a lifelong aspiration to drive thanks to The Fremantle Trust’s Wishes and Dreams initiative. As a resident at Milton Keynes Supported Living service run by the Trust, Shaun has always longed to be able to take the...

Published poet, Ben Batten, paid a special visit to residents at Chesham Leys nursing home to join their celebrations in honour of Shakespeare Week. The team at the Chesham-based nursing care home , run by local care provider and charity, The Fremantle Trust, invited Ben to read a variety of poems...

Sybil Sealy enjoyed a special birthday party at Apthorp Care and Activity Centre attended by The Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Brian Salinger, as well as family and friends, to celebrate her becoming a centenarian. A regular attendee at the centre, run by local care provider and charity, The Fremantle...

12 young people studying Health and Social Care at The Buckinghamshire College Group visited Fremantle Court residential and nursing home in Stoke Mandeville to deepen their understanding about pursuing a career in the care sector. The event was organised by leisure and lifestyle manager at The...

Residents, families and members of the community were joined by The Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Brian Salinger, at Finchley care home, Dell Field Court, to mark the launch of a dedicated community space. The ‘Community Room’ project has been developed thanks to funding support from Aviva, as well as the...

Helen Paiba, an 83 year old lady receiving respite care at Dell Field Court residential care home, drew on her experience of running a children’s bookshop to share stories with little ones from local childminding service, Smile and Shine, during National Storytelling Week. Children from Smile and...

Residents at Carey Lodge enjoyed sharing stories with children from a local nursery during National Storytelling Week. Tots and teachers from Little Acorns Nursery paid a special visit to Carey Lodge on Thursday 1st February to recount two of their current favourite reads: ‘The Ravenous Beast’ and...