A resident in one of our retirement living schemes has won a Mayor of Shrewsbury award for promoting and enhancing the local community. The Mayor’s Awards honour the unsung heroes of Shrewsbury, who...
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Residents living in one of our retirement living schemes have put on their first ever performance as a choir. The choir was formed just four weeks ago by Retirement living officer (RLO) Zoe Brown and choir...
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The Housing Ombudsman is inviting social housing residents to apply to join its Resident Panel. Joining the panel will allow you to contribute to the work it is doing to improve residents’ lives through...
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Residents of retirement living communities in and around Shrewsbury enjoyed a fun day out together, thanks to a grant from the Wynn Foundation. Around 40 tenants took a trip to Coed y Dinas in Welshpool,...
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We have been spreading some festive cheer across Staffordshire and Shropshire by delivering much-needed grants to food banks this Christmas. Many families have faced financial difficulty in recent years...
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An exciting schedule of free events and activities for people aged 55+ has been unveiled in Stafford Borough and south Staffordshire. ReConnected talks, workshops and meetings are taking place in community...
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Memory cafés for people experiencing memory loss have opened in two Staffordshire villages. The new groups are based in retirement living communities managed by Care Plus in Penkridge and Essington. Catering...
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We’re changing the way our customers can say ‘thank you’ or ‘well done’ at Care Plus. Today marks the launch of our brand-new Compliments Form. We’ve created a new online form that is dedicated...
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South Staffordshire MP Sir Gavin Williamson visited our retirement living community in Kinver and learned more about how Housing Plus Group is providing high quality and affordable accommodation for older...
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A customer in one of our retirement living communities has been making a positive difference, with a little help from the Homes Plus My Community Fund. Linda and her partner are both deaf. When they moved...
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Did you know that our website offers 24/7 accessibility support? Access speech, reading and translation assistance at any time by simply clicking the accessibility icon from any page of our website. Globally,...
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In Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we are joining with charities and community-focused organisations right across the UK, to recognise the contribution of volunteers everywhere. The theme of this...
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International Nurses’ Day is held each year on 12 May, which is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.
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We celebrated in royal style, with tea parties, coronation quizzes and lots of bunting!
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Sam used to work for Care Plus and when her circumstances changed, she didn’t want to lose touch with us. She now volunteers as a befriender, driven by a desire to reduce the loneliness experienced by...
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Food banks and charities facing what is expected to be their busiest ever Christmas, have been boosted by our bumper donation of food, toys and chocolates. Much-needed grants have also been awarded from...
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Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and our customers, who may feel a sense of personal loss at this difficult time. An online condolence book is available to sign on the official website of the British...
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Celebrations have been taking place at Corsers Court, our Retirement Living Plus community in Perton, which is marking its 30th birthday this year. The apartments and bungalows opened in 1992 and the thriving...
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A memorial to a much-loved and well-respected local councillor has been unveiled on the rooftop terrace of The Burgesses, our £3.2 million new housing development in Kinver. Councillor Brian Edwards MBE...
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Residents in some of our 55 retirement living communities in Staffordshire and Shropshire are making new connections, having received tablet computers and data from a social change charity. The devices...
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A resident of a retirement living community managed by Care Plus has been hailed a neighbourhood hero after he spent weeks transforming a shared courtyard into a productive garden filled with flowers,...
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Wren House is reaching a very exciting stage now and our flagship development is taking its place as a new landmark in the centre of Stafford. Soon, we will be opening this brand new retirement living...
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We are celebrating a hat-trick of success in the Great British Care Awards. At a time when the spotlight has been turned on the role of care workers, Care Plus has been shortlisted for three top awards...
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NEIGHBOURS in one of our Shropshire retirement living communities who found romance in the pandemic, say that social distancing brought them closer together. Before the pandemic, Graham and Lyn were...
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“There aren’t many jobs where you go home at the end of the day knowing that you’ve made a difference and possibly even saved a life.” Chris is the telecare manager at Parker Court. His team...
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Sharon is a retirement living officer supporting Care Plus customers in South Staffordshire. Like many other people, coronavirus has meant she has been working differently. At the moment, she’s based...
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A great-great grandmother in Cheslyn Hay has been knitting for newborns at the hospital which cared for her first great-grandson, Jacob. Joan Thacker, 88, has donated the handmade hats, bootees and blankets...
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We’re talking to some of our customers who are socially distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Tina has cerebral palsy. She lives in an apartment with her parents, in a Care Plus retirement...
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This #CarersWeek we are highlighting the amazing work of our Carers, who are on the frontline of the battle against Coronavirus. Please click here to read their full stories.
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At a time when we are keeping apart, social distancing has been bringing communities together in surprising ways. In neighbourhoods everywhere, people are supporting vulnerable neighbours and keeping...
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During the current coronavirus lockdown it’s more important than ever that we don’t forget those who may already have been feeling lonely or isolated - especially if they have no-one else to look out...
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Retirement living communities managed by Care Plus have been filled with song in recent days as hundreds of residents take part in virtual singalongs led by professional entertainer, Kenyon Walker. Kenyon...
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There was a lovely surprise for Shropshire’s retirement living officer Adam Pugh recently, when he learned that he had won the Housing Officer of the Month award presented by OKEach Day service provider...
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Congratulations to the fantastic members of the Craft Club at Pencric, in Penkridge, who have been fundraising to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The crafty neighbours wanted to do what they...
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In 2017 Kath Coley lost her partner of 33 years. It’s never easy coping with such an enormous loss and Kath recognised that without David, she needed a new sense of purpose in her life. “I wanted something...
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Champagne corks were popping at retirement living community Coven Court, when the popular scheme learned that it had secured a silver prize in the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) National Housing...
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She bought her first television to watch the Queen’s coronation and now Joan Morgan is looking forward to receiving a card from the Queen herself. The Perton resident celebrated her 100th birthday with...
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“I joined Care Plus in July, having previously worked for another care company. I love my work now; it’s a fantastic place to work. You can tell that Care Plus is managed by people who have worked...
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Residents of a retirement living community in Essington had some very special guests on Friday when some neighbouring alpacas dropped-in to see them. The friendly alpacas took a tour of Cherry Tree Court,...
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A West Midlands woman who became homeless with a baby on Christmas Eve helped win a major award for the housing group that transformed her life. Danielle Harrison joined Housing Plus Group on stage at...
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Vine Court resident, Marj Pritchard, reached an incredible milestone this week, celebrating her 100th birthday on Sunday 18 February. Marj celebrated her special day with family at the nearby Chase Golf...
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Care Plus staff have been busy raising money and awareness for Macmillan. Cake sales were held in various retirement living communities throughout South Staffordshire with staff as well as residents giving...
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Government chief whip Gavin Williamson visited a retirement living community during the House of Commons recess; to see how supported housing changes lives and to discuss the impact of proposed changes...
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Songs for You, a project to support dementia sufferers and their carers, is celebrating news that it has secured funding to continue its popular workshops for another year. The workshops – with professional...
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Waterfield House Bake off and auction Come and join us for the Waterfield House 'Bake off' on Saturday 6th August 2016. Not only will there be a 'Bake off' competition, there's a chance to get your hands...
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When we wanted a celebrity to formally open our new-look facilities at Coven Court, we didn’t have far to look. As our longest residing tenant, Ivy Payton, 94, was the obvious choice. “Ivy has lived...
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It’s that time of year again; when the nights are getting darker and strange things are afoot If you're brave enough to venture out, why not come and join us for a day of fiendish fun. Take a chance...
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Saturday 3rd September 2016, 12pm onwards Everyone is welcome to join us at our seaside themed event. Stalls to include: Bric a brac Hook a duck Tin can alley Tombola Raffle Jewellery sale Name...
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